NDIS Worker Screening will commence in the Northern Territory on 1 July 2021.
NDIS Worker Screening is a nationally consistent approach to worker screening which is recognised across all states and territories. This national screening check aims to improve the safety and quality of services delivered through the NDIS.
In the Northern Territory, SAFE NT are the authorised Worker Screening Unit and will conduct all NDIS Worker Screening Checks.
About the Territory community information sessions
SAFE NT, supported by NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, is offering free community information sessions so that you can learn more about the NDIS Worker Screening program and how it may impact you.
These information sessions are open to anyone that would like to learn more and there will be an opportunity to ask questions.
The sessions will cover:
- What is the NDIS Worker Screening Check?
- What are employers/providers responsible for?
- Who needs a NDIS Worker Screening Check?
- The transition arrangements – you may not need a check immediately
- How to apply and what you need to know to apply
- June information sessions
DATE
SESSION TIME
VENUE
Friday
18 June 202110.30am - 11.30am
Casuarina Library Community Meeting Room
17 Bradshaw Terrace, CasuarinaThursday
24 June 20211.30pm - 2.30pm
Casuarina Library Community Meeting Room
17 Bradshaw Terrace, CasuarinaFriday
25 June 20215.30pm - 6.30pm
Palmerston Recreation Centre Meeting Room 1
Goyder Square, The Blvd, Palmerston CityFor more information about the NDIS community information sessions, please contact SAFE NT on safent.police@pfes.nt.gov.au or 1800 723 368 (1800 SAFE NT) or visit www.pfes.nt.gov.au/NDISCheck
- July information sessions
DATE
SESSION TIME
VENUE
Wednesday
28 July 202110.30am - 11.30am
Palmerston Library Community Room
Goyder Square, The Blvd, Palmerston CityWednesday
28 July 20215.30pm - 6.30pm
Casuarina Library Community Meeting Room
17 Bradshaw Terrace, CasuarinaFor more information about the NDIS community information sessions, please contact SAFE NT on safent.police@pfes.nt.gov.au or 1800 723 368 (1800 SAFE NT) or visit www.pfes.nt.gov.au/NDISCheck
To find out more about NDIS Worker Screening Checks visit www.pfes.nt.gov.au/NDISCheck or the national NDIS Commission website.