QLD Blue Card (Working with Children Check)
by milly chen·
the Blue Card is how Queensland screens adults who work or volunteer with children. issued by Blue Card Services, valid for 3 years.
at a glance
check nameBlue Card (Working with Children Check)
short nameBlue Card
authorityBlue Card Services
paid feefee set by regulation (approx $100) — check qld.gov.au for current rate
volunteer feefree
student feefree for students on placement
validity3 years
minimum ageno minimum age
processingmost first-time applications are processed within a few weeks — renewals are typically faster
renewal
renew online via the Blue Card Services Applicant Portal. must be submitted before expiry — if your card expires, you cannot continue child-related work until a new one is issued.
what you'll need
- •100 points of ID
- •Queensland driver licence, passport or proof of age card
- •evidence of Queensland residential address
important notes
- •Queensland overhauled the Blue Card system in 2020 to improve child safety — continuous monitoring now applies
- •if you change to paid work you must apply for a new (paid) Blue Card even if you already hold a volunteer one
- •Blue Card Services can suspend or cancel a card at any time
- •in 2025, hundreds of Blue Cards were suspended under new child-safety powers — this is a live regulatory regime
source: Blue Card Services · last verified 23 april 2026.
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this guide summarises information published by Blue Card Services. fees are typically adjusted each financial year (1 July). always confirm on the official application page before applying. mini mode is not affiliated with any state screening authority.