Keeping Our Children Safe About the Working with Children Clearance

About the screening assessment What does the Working with Children Screening assess? How the assessment works Categories of child-related work

When is a clearance not required? Who does not need a Working with Children Clearance?

Applying for a Clearance Your obligations Cost Application form 100 point check Identification photo Posting your application Issuing of the Clearance Notice and Ochre Card

Failing the clearance check Asking for a review of the decision Who can apply for a decision to be reviewed? How do I lodge an application for a review? Your privacy

Maintaining your clearance Maintaining and renewing your Clearance Notice and Ochre Card

Employers/Volunteer Coordinators Your obligations and managing the process

The Working With Children Booklet Download the Working with Children Clearance Booklet

Contractors Checklist

Requirements for contractors and cross-agency staff visiting NT Government Departmental sites

(Requirements - RTF)

Contractors and the Ochre Card (Ochre Card - RTF)

Related Web Links

Application form

Legislation

Care and Protection of Children ACT

Cost

The cost of a Working with Children Clearance (including the Ochre Card) is $52.00 for employees and $5.00 for volunteers, and is valid for two years from the date of issue. If a person wishes to continue to work or volunteer with children after this time they will need to apply again.

The required fee must be paid when lodging an application form. The fee can be paid in cash or by money order, EFTPOS, cheque, Bankcard, MasterCard or Visa. Cash payments cannot be accepted via mail.