In line with our mission to strengthen the counselling profession, all ACCA members are required to provide a National Police Check (NPC) as part of the registration and renewal requirements. This requirement was phased in on 1st September 2024 and is in line with industry standards for health professionals.
Key Points
Current members will be required to submit a copy of their NPC Certificate during their renewal process.
Members that are due to renew during October and November 2024 will be granted an extension until 30th December 2024 to obtain their NPC Certificate.
All new membership applications must include an NPC as part of supporting documentation.
NPC’s will be valid for two years from the date obtained.
How to obtain a NPC Certificate
Members of ACCA can obtain their NPC Certificate from a range of government organisations depending on their location:
- Australian Capital Territory Police – Australian Federal Police National Police Check
- New South Wales Police Force – National Police Check
- Victoria Police – National Police Check
- South Australia Police – National Police Record Check
- Queensland Police – National Police Certificate
- Western Australia Police – National Police Certificate
- Northern Territory Government – National Police Certificate
- Tasmania Police – National Police History Record Checks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a National Police Check Certificate?
A National Police Check (NPC) Certificate is a summary of an individual’s offender history in Australia. It includes information from State and Territory police records, as well as from the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC). It will list any local and interstate criminal and traffic court outcomes, outstanding warrants and pending charges where you have not yet been to court.
How long is a National Police Check Certificate valid for ACCA requirements?
ACCA considers NPC Certificates valid for two years from the date it was obtained. Members are to renew their NPC Certificates every two years.
What happens if I do not submit a National Police Check Certificate?
An NPC Certificate is now a requirement for renewal of membership with ACCA. Members will not be able to renew without providing a copy of their NPC Certificate.
Is a State police check acceptable?
ACCA requires a National Police Check (NPC) Certificate for membership registration.
Will ACCA de-register members from the association if an offence is listed on the NPC Certificate?
Each case will be assessed on an individual basis by the ACCA Board. De-registration will depend on the nature of the offence.
Will there be a formal committee of qualified professionals established to assess inclusion and exclusion criteria where an offence has been committed?
Offences will be assessed on an individual basis by the ACCA Board.