In some states and territories, support workers can begin working in risk-assessed roles while waiting for their NDIS Worker Screening clearance. However, they can only do this if they have already applied for the risk assessment and their work is being supervised by someone who already has clearance. Other states and territories, however, require all workers in risk-assessed roles to have received clearance before beginning work in the role. Make sure you double-check your local regulations and clearance expiry dates so that you can remain compliant while also rostering your support workers as quickly as possible.