Issuing of the Clearance Notice and Ochre Card

Passing the Assessment

If the Screening Authority after assessing the application decides that a person does not pose an unacceptable risk of harm or exploitation of children a Clearance Notice will be issued along with the Ochre Card. The Clearance Notice and Ochre Card will be valid for a two year period, from the date the card is issued.

Failing the Assessment

Under the Care and Protection of Children Act, the Screening Authority must not grant a Clearance Notice to a person who has committed a disqualifying offence.

Some candidates who apply will have a criminal history that does not include these offences. This does not automatically mean they will be disqualified from obtaining a Working with Children Clearance.

The Screening Authority is required to assess the level of harm or exploitation that a person might cause to children or young people if they are allowed to work in "child-related" work. If they decide that an applicant will pose an unacceptable risk to children, then they will not grant a Clearance Notice.

SAFE NT will advise in writing by registered mail if the Screening Authority decides not to issue a Clearance Notice.