Worker Screening Requirements for the Aged Care Workforce

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Updated 30 Oct 2025 Certificate163 Ratings
The health, safety and wellbeing of older people receiving aged care is of utmost importance. That’s why we need worker screening systems and processes to make sure that aged care workers are properly qualified. This Ausmed Training Module will provide an overview of the upcoming new worker screening requirements for aged care, including what checks are currently required, what will change, and key dates for these changes.

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4 Units • 7 Questions
Pre-reflection
1 Question
Introduction
1m
Current Requirements
2 Questions
1m
Upcoming Requirements
3 Questions
1m
Conclusion
1m
Post-reflection
1 Question

What you'll learn:

1

Understand the new worker screening requirements and when they take effect.

2

Know where to access accurate information and guidance from official sources.

Who it's for:

Aged care staff in both direct care and non-care roles.

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Last updated30 Oct 2025

Published30 Oct 2025

Due for review28 Oct 2027
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