Blue Card Process

NO CARD / NO START

Adult Members and Ongoing Volunteers must have a Positive Blue Card BEFORE commencing to ‘Provide a service’ to Youth Members.

Adult Members and Ongoing Volunteers whose Blue Card has expired, and a renewal application has not been submitted, CANNOT attend. This also applies to anyone who has a paid Blue Card with their work.

 

Blue Card process for new Adult Members or Ongoing Volunteers  

  • Adult Member/Volunteer to create an online account via the Blue Card website.
  • Adult Member/Volunteer will then receive an account number from Blue Card.
  • Complete Adult membership form, Code of Conduct and Confidentiality form include Blue Card account or card number.  Forms supplied by Unit Leader.
  • Girl Guides Qld will link the Blue Card to GGQ.
  • Once Blue Card is linked the Adult Member/Volunteer will be notified by Blue Card to complete their Blue Card application.
  • Upon Blue Card application approval and all completed forms received, GGQ will complete the membership application.

4 DAY RULE

  • As per the new Girl Guides Australia Child Safe Child Friendly Policy, parents and/or guests who volunteer to ‘Provide a service’ to Youth Members for more than 4 days in a calendar year MUST hold a Blue Card.
  • As a Casual Volunteer you will need to complete the Girl Guides Queensland QR check-in code each time you attend Guides. After 4 check-ins you will receive an email with details of your requirements.
  • If you ‘Provide a service’ to Youth Members for more than 4 days in a calendar year, or are a paid member of Girl Guides, you will also be required to apply for a National Police check.
  • A Casual Volunteer/Support Group member, who do not ‘Provide a service’ to Youth Members for more than 4 days in a calendar year, are not required to hold a Blue Card or apply for the National Police check.
  • All Casual Volunteers/ Support Group member helping at a sleep over or camp MUST hold a Blue Card and current National Police check.

POLICE AND TEACHER EXEMPTION CARDS

  • Police Officers and Teachers are not required to hold a Blue Card for their primary employment.
  • They must hold a Blue Card for any other employment or as a volunteer.
  • Due to their Police or Teacher registration, they are eligible to apply for an exemption Blue Card.
  • This exemption Blue Card will have an expiry date and photo.
  • Exemption cards issued prior to 31/08/2020 now have an expiry date of 31/08/2023 and will need to be renewed prior to that date.

APPLY FOR A BLUE CARD OR EXEMPTION CARD

  • Click on the following link to access the Blue Card application site. Follow instructions then click on the blue ‘Apply online’ button.

          https://www.qld.gov.au/law/laws-regulated-industries-and-accountability/queensland-laws-and-regulations/regulated-industries-and-              licensing/blue-card/applications/apply

  • Blue Card Services will send you an SMS or email to complete your application after the connection is established.
  • Please send a copy of the Positive Blue Card along with the Adult Membership form to [email protected] . GGQ will establish a volunteer association link to the Blue Card during membership processing.
  • Blue Card Services will notify the Member or Volunteer and GGQ of the outcome of your application.

RENEW YOUR BLUE CARD

TO LINK A CURRENT POSITIVE BLUE CARD TO GGQ, PLEASE READ THE INFORMATION BELOW AND COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING STEPS:

  • CURRENT MEMBERS OR VOLUNTEERS - Blue Card Services will notify GGQ if current members or volunteers renew their Blue Card prior to its expiry. The established link carries on with the renewal application.
  • NEW MEMBERS – Please send a copy of the Positive Blue Card with the Adult Membership form to [email protected]. GGQ will establish a volunteer association link to the Blue Card during membership processing.
  • NEW VOLUNTEERS – Please send a copy of the Positive Blue Card with the Adult Membership form to [email protected]. GGQ will establish a volunteer association link to the Blue Card during membership processing. There are no membership fees for Ongoing Volunteer members.
  • Blue Card Services will notify the member or volunteer that the link has been established to their card.
  • Blue Card Services will notify the member or volunteer and GGQ of the outcome of your application.