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What is Oho?

Oho is a comprehensive compliance and background screening platform designed to streamline workforce verification, automate compliance management, and simplify the complex process of conducting background checks across Australia.

Australian Compliance Platform

Oho is specifically designed for Australian compliance requirements. The platform integrates with Australian government registries, state-based clearance systems, and regulatory bodies. This includes:

  • Working With Children (WWC) checks for all states and territories
  • NDIS Worker Screening
  • AHPRA health practitioner registration
  • and more...

Whether you're onboarding new employees, managing ongoing compliance for your workforce, or verifying credentials, Oho provides the tools and automation you need to ensure your organization meets regulatory requirements while reducing administrative burden.

Who is Oho For?​

Oho serves organizations across multiple sectors that require thorough background screening and ongoing compliance monitoring:

  • Healthcare providers requiring AHPRA registration and NDIS worker screening
  • Education institutions needing Working With Children Checks and teacher registration verification
  • Aged care facilities managing multiple compliance requirements
  • Disability service providers requiring NDIS Worker Screening Checks
  • Recruitment agencies conducting pre-employment screening at scale
  • Any organization with duty of care obligations

What Oho Offers​

Background Screening & Checks​

Oho provides real-time verification of official background checks and clearances across Australia:

  • Working With Children (WWC) Checks - Verify clearances across all Australian states and territories in real-time
  • NDIS Worker Screening - Instant verification of NDIS Worker Clearances
  • Visa & Right to Work Checks - Confirm work authorization and visa entitlements

These checks connect directly to government registries, providing instant verification and automated monitoring of status changes.

Employment Verification​

Beyond official checks, Oho helps you verify employment history and credentials:

  • Qualification Verification - Validate educational credentials and professional certifications
  • Employment History - Confirm previous employment dates, positions, and circumstances
  • Professional Registration - Verify memberships in industry-specific regulatory bodies (AHPRA, law societies, teaching authorities, etc.)

Compliance Management​

Oho doesn't just help you verify once—it provides ongoing compliance monitoring:

  • Automated Expiry Tracking - Monitor clearance expiry dates across your entire workforce
  • Status Change Alerts - Receive notifications when check statuses change (suspensions, cancellations)
  • Bulk Verification - Verify multiple workers simultaneously for efficient compliance audits
  • Compliance Reporting - Generate reports showing organizational compliance status
  • Renewal Reminders - Automated notifications for upcoming credential renewals

Workforce Management​

Manage your workforce and their compliance documentation in one central platform:

  • Constituent Management - Centralized profiles for employees and contractors
  • Document Storage - Secure storage for credentials, certificates, and compliance documents
  • Organizational Hierarchy - Manage multiple sites, departments, or organizational units
  • Role-Based Access - Control who can view and manage different types of information
  • API Integration - Connect Oho with your existing HR, payroll, and workforce management systems
Understanding Oho Terminology

Person (Constituent) - The people whose accreditations you need to check (staff, volunteers, contractors, vendors). They do not need login credentials.

User - People who have access to the Oho platform (with username and password) to manage constituents, add accreditations, and maintain compliance. You can have as many users as you need with no limit.

Why Choose Oho?​

Ongoing Verification - Connect directly to government databases for instant check results rather than waiting days for manual processing.

Automated Monitoring - Set and forget compliance tracking with automated alerts for status changes and expiry dates.

Comprehensive Coverage - From Working With Children Checks to professional registrations, manage all verification types in one platform.

Australian-Focused - Built specifically for Australian compliance requirements with deep integration into state and federal systems.

Developer-Friendly - Full REST API with comprehensive documentation for seamless integration into your existing systems.

Scalable - Whether you're verifying one person or thousands, Oho scales to meet your needs.

Getting Started​

Ready to streamline your compliance and verification processes? Follow this path:

1. Quick Start (5 minutes)​

5-Minute Quickstart - Get your first background check running end-to-end. You'll create an account, get an API token, submit a check, and receive results.

2. Understand the Fundamentals​

3. Build Your Integration​

Need Help?​

If you have questions about Oho's capabilities, specific compliance requirements, or integration options, please refer to our detailed documentation or reach out to the support team on GitHub.