SECTION 63.1 (1) AGED CARE ACT 1997
As a service provider we are required to ensure that all staff, partners, volunteers and executive decision makers working for our organisation have thorough background checks in accordance with the Commonwealth and State Department of Health Guidelines and Standards. This means that all partners must undertake a National Criminal History Check. This check is to be carried out via the Queensland Police Service (QPS) using their online Portal:
https://www.police.qld.gov.au/documents-for-purchase/national-police-certificates
On commencement, Affinity Senior Care requires new partners to hold a Federal Police Clearance of not more than 3 months from the issue date.
Alternatively, NDIS Worker Screening checks are recognised in aged care and it is expected that in future they will be a requirement as more information is considered than a police check.