Police Check Renewed 3 years (commonly)
A National Police Check is a comprehensive check of an individual's criminal history across all Australian states and territories.
Who needs Police Check?
All childcare and aged care staff as a baseline screening requirement, often in addition to the state-specific WWCC.
What renewal involves
The steps and documentation required to maintain this certification.
- Apply through an accredited body (state police, Australia Post, or approved provider)
- Provide 100 points of identity
- Renew every 3 years (or as required by employer)
How NovoCove tracks this automatically
Pre-configured support for Police Check — no spreadsheets, no missed renewals.
Renewal cycle: 3 years (commonly)
Track renewal dates and get 7-tier alerts starting 90 days before expiry.
Evidence storage built in
Store the certificate, training record, or registration document in the NovoCove evidence vault. Linked to the staff member and the certification record.
Automatic expiry alerts
Gentle, escalating reminders at 90, 60, 30, 14, 7, and 1 day before expiry. Plus day-of. Nothing lapses silently.
Audit-ready evidence pack
When ACECQA, ACQSC, or the NDIS Commission asks, generate a regulator-ready evidence pack in one click. All Police Check records included.
Frequently asked questions
How long is a National Police Check valid?
What is the difference between a Police Check and a WWCC?
Track Police Check automatically
NovoCove gives Australian care providers a real-time dashboard for every Police Check record — with 7-tier expiry alerts and one-click audit evidence export.
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