Working with Vulnerable People Registration - Australian Capital Territory

You will need this registration if you intend to work or volunteer in regulated activities or services involving vulnerable people.

A vulnerable person means a child under the age of 18 years or an adult who is disadvantaged. This registration functions as a background check that aims to help reduce the risk of harm or neglect of vulnerable people in the ACT.

There are three types of registrations:

• general registration
• role-based registration for those who are restricted to working in specific regulated activities with a stated employer
• conditional registration for those with conditions associated with their registration.

Regulated activities and services include:

• child protection services
• justice facilities for children
• childcare services
• child education services
• child accommodation services
• counselling and support services for children
• commercial services for children (entertainment or party service, gym or play facility, photography service or running talent or beauty competitions)
• mental health services
• migrant, refugee or asylum services
• homeless people services
• housing and accommodation for the disadvantaged
• justice facilities
• victims of crime or prevention of crime programs
• addiction services
• community service providing held to people and families suffering social or financial hardship or trying live independently needing support
• disability service
• respite care service
• emergency service.

You may also need this registration if you provide:

• public transport
• coaching and tuition
• vocational and educational training
• religious service or activities
• memberships for clubs and associations with a significant membership or involvement by vulnerable people.

You will also need this registration if you are one of the key personnel of a registered NDIS provider providing support or a service to people with a disability.