Disability Worker Screening Clearance

Note: This is the process ONLY for HMBS Students undertaking WIL placements. All other UQ students outside of HMBS must contact their relevant schools to determine their process. All UQ Staff must contact HR to determine their process.

Application time: At least 5 days plus internal processing time at UQ. Can take longer if further investigation is needed.

Cost: $0 (students are classed as volunteers)

Applications should be completed online.

Step 1:

You will need a Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) customer reference number (CRN) in order to prove your identity when registering for a Disability Worker Screening account.

You may already have a TMR customer reference number

Do you already have a TMR customer reference number (CRN)?  Your customer reference number is shown on a range of TMR products including a Queensland driver’s license or proof of age card.  You can find your customer reference number in the top right area on the front of your card.

Example:

Don’t already have a TMR customer reference number?

If you don’t already have a Queensland TMR customer reference number, you will need to obtain one before you can progress your disability worker screening application.

To obtain a TMR customer reference number, check which identity and Queensland residential address documents you will need, then take these documents to a TMR centre in person and request a customer reference number.  Let the staff take your photo and wait for the letter/email confirming your CRN and keep it in a safe place.

You must attend a TMR centre in person.  If you are a student who is currently offshore and unable to return to Brisbane, it is possible to apply for a CRN using a Remote Pack, however this is a lengthy process.  Please see this page for further instructions on how to apply for a CRN using the Remote Pack if this applies to you. Obtaining a CRN is the same process whether you are applying for a Blue Card or a Disability Worker Screening Clearance.

Step 2:

Once you have your CRN, you will need it to register online for a Disability Worker Screening account.  You only need to register once. You can register here for a Disability Worker Screening account.

Step 3:

Once you have registered online for a Disability Worker Screening account, you will need to login to the Worker Screening Portal to apply for your screening clearance.  You can login to the Worker Screening Portal here. 

Step 4:

As part of the application process (Section 5 – Employer Details) you will be asked to confirm your purpose and role relevant to applying for a Disability Worker Screening Clearance as well as the name of your Employer/Placement Provider.

Step 4.1 – Purpose and Role

• Select Volunteer and
• NDIS Improved Health & Wellbeing (unless another obvious choice is more relevant for your placement activities for example an OT student might choose NDIS Improved Daily Living Skills Or a Counselling student might choose NDIS Improved Relationships)

Step 4.2

Next you need to add your ‘employer’.  You should nominate The University of Queensland (Employer ID 4-433C-2267) as your employer. 

Step 5:

Submit your application, and it will be directed to NDIS to initiate your screening.  Once you have received your clearance, your disability worker screening card will be mailed to your nominated address.  UQ will also be notified when your application has been approved so there is nothing further for you to do.