Student pre-engagement screening

Important note: International students will be required to apply for a National Police Clearance in addition to International Police Checks outlined below.

National Police Clearance

Fit2Work check conducted by MCRI

Create a Fit2Work account and complete the required information. Here you will need your Ref: ID Number, which is provided in the subject line of our email correspondence.

Within your Fit2Work application, you will be asked to provide:

• One (1) Commencement of ID Document
• One (1) Primary Use in the Community Document
• Two (2) Secondary Use in the Community Documents

If Fit2Work cannot verify your ID, you may be asked to provide one certified piece of ID.

After submitting the application, Fit2Work will process your application. A result usually returns within three (3) business days, however, on occasions it could take up to four (4) weeks to return with a result. It is important that you complete the Fit2Work online form as soon as possible.

International Police Checks

International Police Checks must cover all countries of citizenship and each country in which you have lived for 12 months or longer over the past five years (or more). Fit2Work will guide you to list any countries you've lived in. Once you've made your selections, the relevant forms will be automatically included in your Police Check application. International checks will typically take several weeks to complete.

If you're experiencing issues applying for international checks, please contact us and let us know which countries you'll need checks for.

If you have already applied for your international check or checks per the instructions in the application link email, you will only need to apply for the National Police Clearance. Please do not apply for any additional International Police Checks unless requested.

Note: MCRI will incur the cost of both national and international checks.

Local students

Applying for a WWCC is a three-step process:

1. Complete the online application form via the Working with Children Check website. Students are eligible to apply for a Volunteer Check.
2. Print the summary and take it to a participating Australia Post outlet along with 100 points of acceptable identification and a passport-size photo. Only sign the application summary at the counter, not beforehand.
3. The application is deemed to be lodged when the counter staff stamps your receipt. Email a copy of the receipt to MCRI Student Admin as proof of application.
   
   

International or visiting students

You will need to complete a WWCC Application as soon as you arrive in Australia. Please visit any Australia Post Outlet and provide them with:

• Visa Documentation
• Confirmation of accommodation in Australia
• International Passport

Please email us below for further information regarding the WWCC process.

I already have a current Working with Children Check

If you change your employer or volunteer organisation you must notify the Victorian Government within 21 days of becoming aware of the change as penalties apply.

Please provide us with a copy of your current WWCC Card for our records.