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Criminal history screening

In this section:

  • Background to criminal history screening

    People with a disability can be more vulnerable to abuse, neglect, and exploitation than other members of the community. A high priority for the department is to increase the safety of people with a disability when they are accessing funded services.

  • Criminal history screening - frequently asked questions

    Frequently asked questions regarding criminal history screening.

  • Forms

    The Disability Services Act 2006 outlines the criminal history screening requirements for people engaged by department funded non-government service providers. In order to carry out the screening process, the department will collect information through a range of forms.