[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=”green-list general-list”]Most health courses with clinical placements usually require background checks and clearance to work with children. Most of the working with children checks require a national police check which is available online for a small fee as well as current identification. All states except WA have online application forms. If in doubt contact the compliance section of your university for advice. (Current 2019).[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”appendix-table”]
| State/ Territory | Legal Requirements | Contact Details |
| ACT | Working with vulnerable people (background checking) act 2011 requires those who work or volunteer with vulnerable people to have a background check and be registered with Access Canberra. | www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/app /answers/detail/a_id/1804/~/working-with-vulnerable-people-%28wwvp%29-registration |
| NSW | Require a Working with Children Check. Requires 5 yearly renewal – give 3 months to process. | www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/child-safe-organisations/working-with-children-check |
| QLD | Require a Working with children check (called a Blue Card). Give 3 months to process a new application or renewal. No fee to apply as a student or volunteer | www.bluecard.qld.gov.au/ |
| NT | Require a Working with Children Clearance (Ochre card). Volunteers pay $7 fee (rather than $70) with your Rural Health Club to fill out the attached PDF. | https://nt.gov.au/emergency/community-safety/apply-for-a-working-with-children-clearance |
| SA | Require a Working with Children Check. Free for volunteers | https://screening.sa.gov.au/types-of-check/new-working-with-children-checks |
| TAS | Require a Working with Children Check. Volunteer fee $18.96 | www.cbos.tas.gov.au/topics/licensing-and-registration/registrations/work-with-vulnerable-people |
| VIC | Require a Working with Children Check. Free for volunteers | www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au |
| WA | Require a Working with Children Check. $11 fee for volunteers. Forms available at AusPost | https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au/ |
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