Volunteer Criminal History Check Australia

Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Volunteer Check Online

Apply online for a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Volunteer Check for eligible unpaid volunteer roles, charities, not-for-profits, student placements and certain foster care purposes. This product is not intended for paid employment roles unless your requesting authority specifically confirms it is acceptable.

From $25.75 Volunteer pricing applies only to eligible unpaid volunteer purposes.

Total includes GST and standard processing. Optional services cost extra.

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Start in under 2 minutes. Secure online application for eligible unpaid volunteer purposes.

Only choose this check for eligible unpaid volunteer purposes. Paid employment roles should use the Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check . You may be asked to provide evidence of your volunteer role, placement or requesting organisation.

AuthNTick is not a government department or police agency.

Step 1 Choose volunteer purpose
Step 2 Verify identity
Step 3 Submit online

Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Volunteer Check

Volunteer category

Volunteer Eligibility Guidance
ACIC Accredited Body
Secure Identity Verification
Australian-Based Support
Paperless Online Application
SMS Status Updates

Which check do I need?

Choose the right check for your purpose

Volunteer pricing applies only to eligible unpaid volunteer purposes. Use this guide with the instructions from your requesting organisation before applying.

Unpaid volunteer role Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Volunteer Check

Charity or not-for-profit volunteer work Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Volunteer Check

Student placement Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Volunteer Check, if accepted by the requesting organisation

Foster care or care-related volunteer purpose Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Volunteer Check, if accepted by the requesting authority

Paid employment Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check for Employment

Licensing or compliance Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check for Employment

Immigration, visa, citizenship, Commonwealth employment or ACT-specific AFP requirement AFP Police Check

Work rights or visa entitlement VEVO Check

Always follow the instructions from your employer, volunteer organisation, placement provider, licensing body or requesting authority before applying.

Volunteer NCCHC

Apply online for the right Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Volunteer Check

A Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Volunteer Check is different from a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check. It should only be selected when the applicant is undertaking a genuine unpaid volunteer role or an eligible compulsory student placement.

What Is a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Volunteer Check?

A Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Volunteer Check is a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check requested for an eligible unpaid volunteer purpose. It helps organisations assess whether an applicant is suitable for a volunteer, not-for-profit, community service, student placement or approved care-related role.

AuthNTick provides a secure online application process so eligible applicants can complete their identity verification and submit the required details.

Who Is Eligible for a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Volunteer Check?

You are performing a genuine unpaid volunteer role for the benefit of the community.
You are volunteering with a charity, not-for-profit, community organisation or similar approved organisation.
You are not receiving salary, wages or employee-type benefits for the role.
You are completing a compulsory unpaid vocational placement required by an Australian education or training provider.
Your check is required for an eligible foster care purpose.

Applicants may be asked to provide evidence of their volunteer role or placement to confirm eligibility.

Who Is Not Eligible for a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Volunteer Check?

A Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Volunteer Check should generally not be used if:

The role is paid employment.
You are a contractor, subcontractor, staff member or officer of the organisation.
You are receiving wages, salary or employment-type benefits.
You are applying for a job or paid position.
You are participating in Work for the Dole.
You are a Family Day Care provider, educator, assistant or household member.

If your role is paid or employment-related, you may need an Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check instead.

Common Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Volunteer Check Purposes

This product is intended for eligible unpaid volunteer roles, charity and not-for-profit work, student placements and certain care-related volunteer purposes.

If you need a check for a paid job, use the employment criminal history check instead so the purpose matches your requesting organisation.

Eligibility evidence

Volunteer Role Evidence May Be Required

To qualify for a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Volunteer Check, you may need to provide details or evidence of your unpaid volunteer role, placement, charity, not-for-profit organisation, or requesting authority.

If your role is paid employment, please apply for the Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check instead.

Volunteer use cases

Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Volunteer Checks for Organisations and Placements

Use the volunteer category when the role is genuinely unpaid and the check purpose matches the requesting charity, not-for-profit, community group or education provider.

Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Volunteer Checks for Charities and Not-for-Profits

AuthNTick supports charities, not-for-profits, community groups and volunteer organisations that need to screen volunteers.

Helps support volunteer onboarding
Useful for internal screening and governance
Suitable for eligible unpaid community roles

Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Volunteer Checks

Students undertaking a compulsory unpaid placement may be eligible where the placement is required by an Australian education or training provider.

Healthcare, aged care and childcare placements
Disability support and community services
Education and other approved placement sectors

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FAQ

Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Volunteer Check Online FAQs

These answers help eligible applicants, charities, not-for-profits and student placement coordinators choose the right Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Volunteer Check before applying.

Is a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Volunteer Check the same as a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check?

A Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Volunteer Check is a type of Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check requested for an eligible unpaid volunteer purpose.

Can I use a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Volunteer Check for paid employment?

No. Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Volunteer Checks are intended for eligible unpaid volunteer purposes. If your role is paid employment, you should apply for the Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check unless your requesting authority specifically tells you otherwise.

Who can apply for a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Volunteer Check?

Eligible volunteers, not-for-profit workers, charity volunteers, community volunteers, eligible student placement applicants and certain foster care applicants may qualify.

Can students apply for a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Volunteer Check?

Yes, if the student is completing a compulsory unpaid vocational placement required by an Australian education or training provider.

Do I need evidence for a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Volunteer Check?

You may be asked to provide evidence of your volunteer role, placement, charity, not-for-profit organisation, or requesting authority.

What if I choose the wrong check?

You should follow the instructions from your requesting authority before applying. If you are unsure, contact the organisation requesting the check before submitting your application.

Is AuthNTick a government department?

No. AuthNTick is not a government department or police agency. AuthNTick provides secure online support for eligible Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check applications.

Apply for a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Volunteer Check Online

Complete your Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Volunteer Check application online through AuthNTick. Our process is secure, mobile-friendly and designed to help eligible applicants submit the right check type.

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Why Choose AuthNTick for Secure Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Volunteer Checks?

Volunteer Pricing Clarity

Clear online pricing with GST and any applicable processing fees shown before payment.

Online Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Volunteer Checks Made Easy

Complete your Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Volunteer Check application securely online in a few simple steps.

Australian-Based Support

Get help from our local Australian support team when you need it.

Volunteer Eligibility Guidance

Understand whether the Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Volunteer Check is suitable for your unpaid role, placement or requesting organisation.

ACIC Accredited Body

Accredited access to the ACIC service for nationally coordinated criminal history checks.

Apply From Any Device

Submit your application from mobile, tablet or desktop.

SMS Status Updates

Receive timely updates as your application progresses.

Secure Portal Access

Track your application through a secure online portal.

Eligible Volunteer Purposes

Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Volunteer Checks are available for eligible unpaid roles, charities, not-for-profits, student placements and certain care-related purposes.

Fast Online Application

Start your application online and complete the required details in minutes.

Complete Screening Options

Access Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Volunteer Checks, employment checks, identity verification and additional screening services in one place.

Secure Screening Platform

Designed to support secure, reliable and compliant background screening.

Identity verification

Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check Identity Document Requirements

You must provide four documents with your completed application.

One commencement document to confirm your birth in Australia or your arrival in Australia

One primary document

Two secondary documents to show the use of your identity in the community

Documents showing your full name, date of birth, and photograph

Secure online ID verification

AuthNTick Identity Services uses these documents to verify your identity against the personal information you provide online or through a downloadable form. By creating an account with AuthNTick Identity Services, you consent to the use of your personal information for the purpose of processing your Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check application.

Your documents must include evidence of your full name, date of birth, and photograph. For more information, read our guide to minimum ID needed for a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and background verification.

Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Volunteer Check guidance

Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Volunteer Checks: Applicants and Organisations

Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Volunteer Checks are for eligible unpaid community service, student placement and approved care-related purposes. They should not be selected for paid employment or employee-type roles.

Volunteer NCCHC Application

Eligible applicants can complete identity verification and submit their Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Volunteer Check online through AuthNTick.

For Eligible Applicants

Choose the Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Volunteer Check only for a genuine unpaid volunteer role.
Use the volunteer category for compulsory unpaid student placements where the placement is required by an Australian education or training provider.
Be ready to provide evidence of the volunteer role, placement or eligible foster care purpose if requested.

For Charities and Not-for-Profits

Support screening for volunteers serving community benefit roles.
Help meet internal governance, safety and volunteer onboarding requirements.
Confirm whether applicants qualify before requesting the Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Volunteer Check type.

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