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
- Guide: Applying for a blue card - paid employees
- Guide: Applying for a blue card - volunteers and students
- 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: Things you need to know before applying for a blue card
Popular blue card forms
- Volunteer or student blue card application or renewal (V)
- Blue card application or renewal for disability service workers (DWS)
- Paid employee or job seeker blue card application or renewal (P)
- Volunteer to paid employment transfer
Access all blue card forms.
Remote applications
- 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
- Existing customer/Digital photo and signature remote application (for agency card) form (F5399)
- New customer/photo and signature remote application (for agency card) form (F5342)
- Getting a Customer Reference Number or updating your photo remotely for your blue card application
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: The importance of renewing your card on time
- Video: Tips on transferring from a volunteer to paid employment
Find out more if you are an existing blue card holder.
Assessment and support
Access forms, factsheets and guides relating to blue card assessments and review processes.
- Approval to contact Blue Card Services
- Approval to discuss confidential information with Blue Card Services
- Lifeline flyer
View all assessment resources.