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 2021	10.30am - 11.30am	Casuarina Library Community Meeting Room 17 Bradshaw Terrace, Casuarina
Thursday 24 June 2021	1.30pm - 2.30pm	Casuarina Library Community Meeting Room 17 Bradshaw Terrace, Casuarina
Friday 25 June 2021	5.30pm - 6.30pm	Palmerston Recreation Centre Meeting Room 1 Goyder Square, The Blvd, Palmerston City

For 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 2021	10.30am - 11.30am	Palmerston Library Community Room Goyder Square, The Blvd, Palmerston City
Wednesday 28 July 2021	5.30pm - 6.30pm	Casuarina Library Community Meeting Room 17 Bradshaw Terrace, Casuarina

For 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.