New blue card application forms
From 2 June 2008, the Commission will provide updated application forms as a result of changes to its legislation.
These changes prevent disqualified* people from applying for a blue card
The Commission will continue to process old application forms received by 30 June 2008. The new application forms will be available on this website from 2 June on this page or by calling the Blue Card Contact Centre on 3247 5145 or 1800 113 611.
*A person is disqualified if they:
- have been convicted of a disqualifying offence (including a child-related sex or pornography offence, or the murder of a child), or
- are a reportable offender with current reporting obligations under the Child Protection (Offender Reporting) Act 2004, or
- are subject to a child protection offender prohibition order, or
- are subject to a disqualification order prohibiting them from applying for or holding a blue card.
It is an offence for a disqualified person to sign a blue card application. Penalties of up to five years imprisonment or a fine of up to $37,500 may apply.
Forms
If you need a blue card for your work in one of the categories of employment or business regulated by the Commission’s Act, you need to complete the appropriate application form. Some employers have pre-filled forms. Speak to your employer about whether you should access your form from the Commission’s website or whether they are able to provide you with a pre-filled form.
We recommend you read the relevant ‘How To Apply’ information sheet that is located under the relevant application form as you scroll down the page below. We also recommend you read the ‘Obligations for applicants and blue card holders’ and ‘Obligations for employers’ information sheets . These information sheets contain detailed information to assist you in completing the appropriate form.
If you require any further information about which form you should complete, please contact our Blue Card Contact Centre on 3247 5145 or 1800 113 611 (freecall).
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Please note: For blue card information for service providers under the Child Protection Act 1999 , please see the forms and information under "Child Protection Services" below.
Blue card application fees from 1 July 2008
Paid employees (including renewals) including:
- Child Care
- Licensed Care Services
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60 |
| Family Day Carers |
60 |
Businesses (including renewals)
including:
- Child Care
- Licensed Care Services
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60 |
| Eligibility declaration |
60 |
| Application to cancel a negative notice |
60 |
| Replacement blue card |
10 |
| Volunteers and students |
free |
Paid employees
People carrying on regulated businesses
Volunteers
Student Placements
Eligibility declaration application form
This form is to be completed by a disqualified person to apply for an eligibility declaration.
Authorisation to confirm a valid blue card application form
An authorisation to confirm a valid blue card form can be used by an applicant or cardholder, to advise the Commission that they consent to the Commission providing the following information to an authorised person:
- whether an application for a blue card has been made and is being processed;
- whether an application has been or is subsequently withdrawn;
- whether an applicant holds a current blue card;
- whether an applicant has been issued with a negative notice;
- whether an applicant’s blue card has been or is subsequently suspended;
- relevant information about any change in an applicant’s police information which the Commissioner considers relevant to child-related employment as provided for in the Commission for Children and Young People andChild Guardian Act 2000 ;
- notification of the final outcome of any assessment or reassessment of an applicant’s application.
Upon lodgement of a completed authorisation, the Commission will provide the authorised person with confirmation of the current status of the relevant applicant’s blue card.
Authority to liaise with an authorised person form
An authority to liaise with an authorised person form can be used by an applicant to authorise the Commission to discuss certain aspects of their application with a nominated person (other than the contact person listed on the applicant's Paid Employee, Volunteer or Student application lodged with the Commission) to support applicants through the application process. This includes:
- the current status of any application or the progress to date of the application
- any request for additional information
- any police information including any change in police information and investigative information
- any disciplinary information
- the assessment process including the request for submissions, references and other supporting material
- any medical information
- the outcome of the application including whether a positive or negative notice is issued, and
- any relevant personal information such as name, address or employer details.
Child care services
The Commission is responsible for screening people who operate or are engaged in licensed child care services i.e. home based and centre based facilities. It also screens stand-alone child care services and commercial child care services such as babysitting, nanny services and other adjunct care services.
Child care paid employees
A person who is employed in a paid capacity:
- as a carer in, or staff member of a child care service
- to provide child care in the course of a commercial service other than a
child care service - i.e. babysitting, nanny, short term care in a hotel
or resort, adjunct care
is taken to be carrying out paid employment and must submit a CCP form.
Child care volunteers
A person who is employed in a voluntary capacity:
- as a carer in, or staff member of a child care service
- to provide child care in the course of a commercial service other than a
child care service - i.e. babysitting, nanny, short term care in a hotel
or resort, adjunct care
is taken to be carrying out voluntary employment and must submit a CCV form.
Persons carrying on childcare businesses
A person who carries on a child care business as a:
- Licensee / Director or Nominee of a centre based service
- Licensee / Director or Nominee of a home based service
- Licensee / Executive Officer of a school age care service
- Certain positions within a Commercial Child Care Service
is taken to be carrying on a regulated business and must submit a CCB form.
Family Day Care
Carer
A Carer in a Licensed home based service or In-Home Carer providing a child care service through an arrangement with a Licensed Scheme may apply for a blue card by submitting the Family Day Care, FDC - Carer application form. This form must be accompanied by the $40 application fee. The Carer's identification must be sighted by the Family Day Care Scheme. An information sheet is provided below to guide carers and schemes in completing this application form.
Adult Occupant
A Carer in a Licensed home based service must not provide child care in the carer's home unless each adult occupant of the home has a current blue card.
An adult occupant is any person who is 18 years or over who resides in the home, or is usually present in the home when child care is being provided. If you are unsure whether you are an adult occupant and require a blue card you should contact the Family Day Care Scheme. The Scheme will seek clarification from the Office for Children at the Department of Communities.
An adult occupant may apply for a blue card by submitting a Family Day Care FDC - Occupant application form. The applicant's identity must be verified by a Justice of the Peace, Lawyer, Police Officer or Commissioner for Declarations. This application is processed free of charge.
Child Protection Services
The following people associated with Child Protection Services need a blue card:
- foster carers and kinship carers
- adult members of a foster carer’s or kinship carer’s household
- paid employees of a Licensed Care Service
- nominees and directors of Licensed Care Services
- shared family care providers
- people carrying out work inside a licensed residential facility (ie ancilliary service providers, such as maintenance workers, electricians, technicians)
For blue card application forms for foster carers, kinship carers and adult members of a foster carer’s or kinship carer’s household, please contact the Department of Child Safety on 3239 3521.
Blue card application forms for paid employees of a Licensed Care Service and nominees and directors of Licensed Care Services can be accessed from the Department of Child Safety’s website at www.childsafety.qld.gov.au.
People carrying out work inside a Licensed Residential Facility in their capacity as a paid employee of an ancillary service provider should complete a Paid Employee (P) Application Form . If the person is a self-employed ancillary service provider, they should complete a Business (B) Application Form .
Volunteers of a Licensed Care Service or an ancillary service provider at a Licensed Residential Facility should complete a Volunteer (V) Application Form .
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Last Updated:
July 1, 2008
