Volunteer Police Check Online
Apply online for a Volunteer Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) with AuthNTick. This check is suitable for eligible unpaid volunteer roles, charities, not-for-profit organisations, community groups, student placements and certain foster care purposes.
Secure online application with Australian customer support.
Volunteer NCCHC
A volunteer police check is different from an employment police check. It should only be selected when the applicant is undertaking a genuine unpaid volunteer role or an eligible compulsory student placement.
A Volunteer Police 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 their check quickly.
Applicants may be asked to provide evidence of their volunteer role or placement to confirm eligibility.
A volunteer police check should generally not be used if:
If your role is paid or employment-related, you may need an Employment Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check instead.
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If you need a check for a paid job, use the employment criminal history check instead so the purpose matches your requesting organisation.
Volunteer use cases
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.
AuthNTick supports charities, not-for-profits, community groups and volunteer organisations that need to screen volunteers.
Students undertaking a compulsory unpaid placement may be eligible where the placement is required by an Australian education or training provider.
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Volunteer checks should be easy to understand and quick to complete. These reviews highlight communication, support and simple online navigation.
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Secure volunteer police check application with Australian support.
FAQ
These answers help eligible applicants, charities, not-for-profits and student placement coordinators choose the right police check category before applying.
A volunteer police check is a type of Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check requested for an eligible unpaid volunteer purpose.
No. If the role is paid employment, you should apply for an employment police check instead.
Eligible volunteers, not-for-profit workers, charity volunteers, community volunteers, eligible student placement applicants and certain foster care applicants may qualify.
Yes, if the student is completing a compulsory unpaid vocational placement required by an Australian education or training provider.
A Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check is an Australia-wide check. However, you should confirm that the check type matches the purpose requested by your organisation.
Choosing the wrong category may cause delays, extra costs, or rejection. If the role is paid, apply for an employment check instead.
Applicants or organisations may be asked to provide evidence showing that the role is genuinely voluntary and eligible.
Complete your volunteer police check application online through AuthNTick. Our process is secure, mobile-friendly and designed to help eligible applicants submit the right check type.
Trust and support
Fast, affordable volunteer criminal history checks starting at $22.72.
70% of checks submitted are completed within 24 hours.
Support is provided by our local Australian team.
Designed for eligible charities, not-for-profits, community groups and volunteer coordinators.
We are accredited by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission as a National Police Checking Service provider.
Order from any device with an optimised mobile-friendly interface.
Receive timely status updates so you know where your check is up to.
Access your check through the secure portal for 3 months.
A nationally coordinated criminal history check is valid in all States and Territories of Australia.
The online application form can be completed in a few minutes.
Helpful guidance for unpaid volunteer roles, compulsory student placements and approved foster care purposes.
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Identity verification
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
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 DPI Consulting, you consent to the use of your personal information for the purpose of conducting a nationally coordinated criminal history check.
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 police check and background verification.
Volunteer check guidance
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.
Eligible applicants can complete identity verification and submit their Volunteer Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check online through AuthNTick.
