Renewal cycle

3 years (commonly)

Sector

Childcare & Aged Care

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?
There is no national expiry. Most employers require a new check every 3 years, but it depends on the role and the state.
What is the difference between a Police Check and a WWCC?
A Police Check is a broader check of all criminal history. A Working with Children Check is specifically focused on offences involving children, and includes ongoing monitoring. Most employers require both.

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.

Book a Demo