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

Obligations for managers and volunteer coordinators

Legislation

Care and Protection of Children ACT

Your obligations

From 1 July 2011 it will be law for people who are employed or volunteer in "child-related" work to have a Working with Children Clearance Notice. A penalty of up to $65,000 can be issued to an individual if they are found to be in breach of this law.

It is the responsibility of the person who wants to work or volunteer with children to apply for the Clearance Notice and ensure that it remains valid
If a candidate is currently working in "child-related" employment or intends to, they will need to apply for a Clearance Notice as soon as possible.