Do I need an NDIS worker screening check as a student?
Risk-assessed roles can include students on placement.
Can screening apply to students?
Yes. NDIS risk-assessed roles can include student placements. Whether you need a check depends on the role and the applicable arrangements, not simply on being enrolled in a support course.
Who should confirm the requirement?
Ask the host and provider to identify the screening route for your placement, including the relevant state or territory process. Obtain confirmation before starting. This article does not decide your eligibility or provide clearance to work.
What should you compare?
- Role
- registered provider
- state unit
- verification
What remains unconfirmed?
Not yet confirmed: host's screening decision.
What can you do next?
Ask the host which check is required.