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Application For National Police Clearance Certificate
Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2017 7:39 am
by spd
Hi all,
Trying to understand what is national police clearance certificate all about... Do all the centre's ask for this particular thing?? If Yes, can somebody suggest me what is the process to get it, price and how long do I have to wait to get delivered?
Thanks.
Re: Application for national police clearance certificate.
Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2017 9:35 pm
by Lorina
What state are you in?
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Lorina
Re: Application for national police clearance certificate.
Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2017 9:37 pm
by Lorina
This may help:
Police Check
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Lorina
Re: Application for national police clearance certificate.
Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2017 9:09 am
by spd
Hi Lorina,
I'm in Victoria..
Re: Application for national police clearance certificate.
Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2017 3:00 pm
by Lorina
Re: Application for national police clearance certificate.
Posted: Fri May 29, 2020 5:17 am
by members
What state are you in?
Re: Application for national police clearance certificate.
Posted: Tue Oct 06, 2026 2:27 am
by Lorina
A National Police Clearance Certificate (technically called a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check) is basically a background check that shows whether you’ve got any disclosable criminal history. In childcare, almost every centre will ask for it—it goes hand‑in‑hand with the Working With Children Check, because both are part of compliance under the National Quality Framework.
The process is pretty straightforward: you apply online through an ACIC‑accredited provider or directly with the AFP. You’ll need to fill out a form, upload ID documents, and pay the fee. For employment purposes, the cost is usually around $52–$57, while volunteer checks are cheaper (about $21). Most online providers give results within minutes if your record is clear, but if your application gets flagged for manual review it can take a few days. AFP certificates can take a bit longer — usually up to 15 working days. Delivery is usually by email, unless you specifically request a hard copy.
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Lorina