Before you can work or volunteer in regulated child-related employment, you will be required to complete the applicable screening process in your state or territory. Strategix will verify your screening results prior to you engaging in your child-related workplace activities. In some states (where mandated), you will be linked to Strategix. This allows the state authority to know who you are conducting your workplace activities through. In turn, they will be able to notify Strategix of any future changes to your status. Each state and territory has its own working with children requirements:
Queensland: Blue Card Application
Complete the applicable process as outlined: If you do not have a Blue Card or it is expiring, complete steps 1-4 If you have a current Blue Card (valid for the duration of the Vocational Placement period), complete step 4. International students can now get started on applying for a Blue Card before they arrive in Queensland by completing the New Customer/Photo and Signature Remote Application (for agency card) form. This form needs to be completed and approved before you can apply for a Blue Card. Read the Getting a customer reference number guide for help in completing this form. Step / Instructions Option 1 Option 2 Check your Eligibility Check your eligibility to apply/hold a Blue Card by reading the information here. ✓ NR Create a Blue Card Account You must have a Blue Card Online Account, if you do not have one, you can create one here. If you have an account, skip this step. In order to complete the application, you must have a Customer Reference Number, this can be found on a Transport and Main Roads (TMR) product, such as: Driver licence Adult proof of age card Photo identity card Industry authority Marine Licence 18+ card If you do not have one of the above-mentioned items, you will need to get a CRN. To do this, take your acceptable identity documents to a TMR service centre. Let the staff take your photo and wait for the letter/email confirming your CRN and keep it in a safe place. If your photo was taken more than 6 years and 9 months ago you will need to go to a TMR service centre and explain that you are applying for a blue card and ask for a CRN or an updated photo. If you can’t get to a TMR service centre, Blue Card Services can help you find a way to get a CRN. Phone (07) 3211 6999 or 1800 113 611 or email info@bluecard.qld.gov.au for assistance. ✓ NR Apply for or renew a Blue Card Once you have a Blue Card Online Account, you can log in and apply for or renew a Blue Card. Enter your details, Click Login and complete the online form. You can withdraw your consent to screening at any time before a decision is made about your application. Contact Blue Card Services to do this. ✓ NR Provide Strategix with your Blue Card Once you have received your Blue Card, you must upload a copy to the Blue Card assessment. Your Blue Card and status will be validated and you will be linked to Strategix. ✓ ✓1 2 
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New South Wales: Working with Children Check (WWCC) Number
Complete the applicable process as outlined: If you do not have a WWCC or your WWCC is expiring, complete steps 1-3 If you have a WWCC (valid for the duration of the Vocational Placement period), complete step 3. Step / Instructions Option 1 Option 2 Check your Eligibility Check your eligibility to apply for a WWCC by reading the information here. ✓ NR Apply for a WWCC or renew your WWCC number To apply for a WWCC: Fill in the online form. Once complete, you will be emailed an application number Take your email receipt and the necessary proof of identity documents to a Service NSW centre. You can either print out your application email receipt or show the receipt on your phone. If you didn't provide an email address, you will need to print the receipt that was on your screen immediately after lodging the application You will receive an email once the screening process has been completed. To renew your WWCC number: Fill in the Renewal Application form. Once complete, you will be emailed an application number and it will guide you through the process Once complete, you will be emailed an application number. ✓ NR Provide Strategix with your WWCC number Once you have you WWCC number, you must provide this to Strategix via the assessment platform. Your WWCC status will be validated and you will be linked to Strategix. ✓ ✓1 2 3
Victoria: Working with Children Card
Complete the applicable process as outlined: If you do not have a WWCC or your WWCC Card is expiring, complete steps 1-3 If you have a WWCC (valid for the duration of the Vocational Placement period), complete step 3. Step / Instructions Option 1 Option 2 Check your Eligibility Check your eligibility to apply for a WWCC by completing the Eligibility Quiz. ✓ NR Apply for a WWCC or renew your WWCC Card To apply for a WWCC: Fill in the online form. Once complete, you will be emailed an application number Verify your identity online or in-person. You can see what ID you need here Once you’ve completed your online application, you’ll get an email with instructions on how to finalise your application at Australia Post Next, take your application and documents to a participating Australia Post outlet and have your photo taken (at no charge to you). To renew your WWCC Card, you can do so via the following methods: Through Service Victoria Or register for access to MyCheck, then login to renew your card. ✓ NR Provide Strategix with Working with Children Card Once you have you WWCC number, you must provide this to Strategix via the assessment platform. Your WWCC status will be validated by Strategix. Note: you can check the status of your card here. ✓ ✓1 2 3
ACT: Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) Registration
If you do not have a WWVP Registration or your WWVP Registration is expiring, complete steps 1-2 If you have a WWVP Registration (valid for the duration of the Vocational Placement period), complete step 2. Step / Instructions Option 1 Option 2 Apply for a WWVP Registration or renew your WWVP Registration To apply for a WWVP: Complete a WWVP application for registration (Online) Attend an Access Canberra Service Centre located at Belconnen, Gungahlin, Tuggeranong or Woden to provide proof of your identity (refer below) and have your photo taken Receive your WWVP registration card by post after Access Canberra has assessed your application. To renew your WWVP Registration, you can do so via the following methods: Complete a WWVP registration renewal (Online) with the ACT Digital Account ACT Digital Account. Attend an Access Canberra Service Centre if any of your personal details have changed ✓ NR Provide Strategix with your Registration Card Once you have received your WWVP registration card, you must provide this to Strategix via the assessment platform. Your WWVP status will be validated and you will be linked to Strategix. ✓ ✓
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You must have your registration number and your renewal ID number. These details are provided to you in the renewal notice sent to you up to 12 weeks prior to the expiry date of your registration. If you do not have your renewal notice, you can contact Access Canberra on 132281.2
South Australia: Working with Children Card
If you do not have a WWCC or your WWCC is expiring, complete steps 1-2 If you have a WWCC (valid for the duration of the Vocational Placement period), complete step 2. Step / Instructions Option 1 Option 2 Apply for a WWVP Registration and Renewals To apply for a WWCC: Apply for a Working With Children Check here. Once you begin your application, you will receive an email to setup your account and reset your password. Once you have followed the instructions in the email, you can then begin your application Complete the application process You will be advised of the outcome via email and provided with a Screening Reference Number. To renew your WWCC Registration: TBA – process not available with the new system until a future date when renewals will be required. However, a valid DHS/DCSI child-related employment check will be recognised as a Working with Children Check until it expires. Then, you must apply for a new Working with Children Check as outlined above. ✓ NR Provide Strategix with your Working with Children Card Once you have received your Working with Children card, you must provide this to Strategix via the assessment platform. Your Working with Children status will be validated, and you will be linked to Strategix. ✓ ✓
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Western Australia: Working with Children Card
Follow the applicable process as outlined: If you do not have a WWC Card or your WWC Card is expiring complete steps 1-2 If you have a WWC Card complete step 2. Step / Instructions Option 1 Option 2 Apply for a WWC Card or renew your WWC Card Before you apply: You should apply for a WWC Check when you are about to start child-related work. You cannot apply before having confirmed child-related work. To apply for a WWC Card: Obtain a WWC Check application form Strategix will complete part 7 of the form, and you must complete the other sections of the form Lodge your Application in person at an authorised Australia Post outlet together with: The correct combination of documents to meet the 100 Point Proof of Identity Check, and The required fee. Preferred payment is by EFTPOS, MasterCard, Visa or cash. Cheques are not accepted. To renew your WWC Card you can do so via the following methods: Submitting an online renewal form (providing you are eligible); or Lodging an Application for a Working with Children Check form at an authorised Australia Post outlet ✓ NR Provide Strategix WWC Card Once you have you WWC Card, you must provide this to Strategix via the assessment platform. Your WWC status will be validated, and you will be linked to Strategix. ✓ ✓1 2
Tasmania: Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Card
Complete the applicable process as outlined: If you do not have a Registration to Work with Vulnerable People or your it is expiring in 30 days or less, complete steps 1-2 If you have a Registration to Work with Vulnerable People complete step 2. Step / Instructions Option 1 Option 2 Register for or renew your Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Card To apply for: Complete the Online Application Form Print the application receipt or write down you reference number Pay the application fee (online by credit card) or at any Service Tasmania shop (external link) to: have your photo taken pay the application fee if you haven't already paid online accept the Terms and Conditions if someone has filled out the form on your behalf. To renew your Work with Vulnerable People Registration: Log into “My Registration” and complete the process. Note: you have 30 days after the expiry to use this process. However, if your registration expires, you will not be able to work or volunteer in a child-related activity until you are re-registered. ✓ NR Provide Strategix with a Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Card Once you have received your card, you must provide this to Strategix via the assessment platform. The status of your Registration to Work with Vulnerable People will be validated and you will be linked to Strategix. ✓ ✓1 2
Northern Territory: Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card)
If you do not have an Ochre Card or your it is expiring, complete steps 1-2 If you have an Ochre Card complete step 2. Step / Instructions Option 1 Option 2 Register for or renew your Ochre Card To apply for: Obtain a “Working with Children Volunteer Concession Form” from Strategix Complete the Online Application Form, you will need all of the following ready: a debit or credit card - MasterCard or Visa only an email address an Australian residential and postal address scanned copies of your identity documents, a passport-sized photo and, if you are a volunteer, a completed volunteer concession form to pay the reduced fee. To renew your Work with Vulnerable People Registration click on the following link to renew your working with children Clearance. You will need your current Ochre Card on hand. ✓ NR Provide Strategix with a Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Card Once you have received your card, you must provide this to Strategix via the assessment platform. The status of your Registration to Work with Vulnerable People will be validated and you will be linked to Strategix. ✓ ✓
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