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Paid employee assisting children and young people
I am a paid employee who assists children and young people who are participating in The Duke of Edinburgh's Award. Do I need a blue card?
Yes.
You need a blue card if you are a paid employee working in a school, church, club, association or sport and recreation facility and the usual functions of your work includes assisting children and young people participating in The Duke of Edinburgh's Award over a 12 month period for:
- eight consecutive days, or
- once a week each week over four weeks, or
- once a fortnight each fortnight, over eight weeks, or
- once a month each month over six months.
Please note that exemptions may apply. For further information, please click on the category relevant to your particular service environment:
- schools - employees other than teachers and parents
- churches, clubs, associations involving children
- sport and active recreation
You are required to apply for a blue card through your employer organisation (eg. school, college, university, community organisation, sporting or social club). To apply, complete a Paid Employment (P) Application Form accompanied by the prescribed fee and tick the category of regulated employment most relevant to your child-related activity.
Note
As a paid employee you may begin or continue to work while your application is processed.
Last Updated: June 25, 2008
