Blue card resources for individuals
We have created the following resources to support your understanding of how the blue card system works and how to access online and offline blue card services.
These resources are intended to complement the information on this website.
How the blue card system works
- Fact sheet: Difference between working with children check and police checks
- How the blue card system keeps children safe
Find out more about how the blue card system works.
Blue card applications
- Video: How to apply for a blue card as a business operator
- Video: How to apply for a blue card as a job seeker
- Video: How to apply for a blue card as a student or volunteer
- Video: How to apply for an exemption card
- Video: How to register for an online account using the online applicant portal
- Video: Interstate applicants applying for a CRN using a remote pack for their blue card application
- Video: Overseas applicants applying for a CRN using a remote pack for their blue card application
- Video: Things you need to know before applying for a blue card
Find out more about the blue card application process.
Existing blue card holders
- Video: How to change your name online
- Video: How to replace your card if it is lost or stolen
- Video: How to transfer your volunteer card to a paid card
- Video: How to update your contact details online
- Video: Processing timeframes for blue card applications
- Video: The importance of renewing your card on time to continue in working in child-related regulated employment or business
- Video: Tips on transferring from a volunteer to paid employment
- Video: What the blue card check entails
Find out more if you are an existing blue card holder.
More information
- Approval to contact Blue Card Services
- Approval to discuss confidential information with Blue Card Services
- Discover resources in your language to help you understand the blue card system and how to use the online applicant portal
- Existing customer/Digital photo and signature remote application (for agency card) form (F5399)
- Getting a Customer Reference Number or updating your photo remotely for your blue card application
- Lifeline flyer provides crisis support options if you are overwhelmed by the application process
- New customer/photo and signature remote application (for agency card) form (F5342)
- Your digital photo...The right way for applicants applying using a remote pack