How to Get Your NDIS Worker Screening Check in Western Australia (WA)
If you’re planning to work in the NDIS sector in WA, you’ll need an NDIS Worker Screening Check (NDIS Check). This clearance ensures you are safe to work with people with disability — and is a legal requirement if you’re working in certain NDIS roles.
In WA, the process includes an online application through the DoTDirect portal and a visit to a Department of Transport (DoT) Centre.
This guide walks you through the application process, documents required, costs, and how long it takes.
📝 What Is the NDIS Worker Screening Check?
The NDIS Worker Screening Check is a background check that assesses if a worker poses a risk to people with disability. In WA, this is called the NDIS Check and is mandatory if you’re working in a risk-assessed role with a registered NDIS provider. Some unregistered providers or self-managed participants may also choose to require it.
🔍 How to Apply in WA
Log in or sign up for DoTDirect here
Create an account or log in to your existing account.
Start your application:
Once logged in, ensure you have selected the “NDIS Check” section.
Complete the online form with your personal and employer details.
Book an in-person visit to a DoT Centre:
Bring your identity documents.
Staff will verify your identity and take your photo.
Pay the fee in person or online.
Wait for your employer to verify your application in the national database.
Your application will then be assessed by the WA NDIS Worker Screening Unit.
For more information on the check you can click here.
📄 What Documents You Need
Bring original copies of the following:
1 Commencement of Identity document (e.g. full birth certificate or passport)
1 Primary Use in Community document (e.g. driver’s licence)
2 Secondary Use in Community documents (e.g. Medicare card, utility bill)
You’ll also need:
Proof of name change (if applicable)
Your NDIS provider’s name or registration number
A passport-style photo (taken at the DoT Centre or uploaded if using alternate lodgement)
Full ID checklist click here.
💰 How Much Does It Cost?
Paid workers: $145
Concession holders: $80
Volunteers: $11
For more info on fees click here.
⏳ How Long Does It Take?
Simple applications: a few days to a couple of weeks
Applications involving a criminal record: may take several weeks
Processing only begins after your identity is verified and your employer confirms your role
You can start working while your application is being processed if:
You’ve completed ID verification
Your employer has verified your application
No interim bar is placed
🔐 Key Tips to Remember
Clearance is valid Australia-wide for 5 years.
You’ll receive a digital clearance — a card may be issued if required.
If an interim bar is placed, you must stop working immediately.
Remote workers can apply via the alternate lodgement process.
📣 Need Support With NDIS Compliance?
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