We know that host families want the safest care for their children. As an Agency we provide you with candidates who have submitted a Police Check, Medical report and 2 references from their own country.

In addition to this, Working with children checks are now mandatory in most States and Territories in Australia. We assist you where possible, either doing these checks for you where we are authorised to do so or providing you with a shortcut to relevant information in the table below.

To make it easy for you, we have made contact with the relevant authorities to find out if the checks can be completed or commenced prior to the au pair arrival.

Knowing you are leaving your child safe in the hands of vetted au pair benefits the entire family. Please help your au pair with this process as it make sure it is done timely.


Working with Children Check – by state

State/Territory - Legal Requirements

Australian Capital Territory   
Currently there are no legal requirements for people working with children to undertake a police check in the Australian Capital Territory.
Overseas police check obtained by our agency.

New South Wales   
The NSW Commission for Children and Young People is responsible for the Working with Children Check, which helps determine whether people are suitable to work in child related employment.
Our Au Pair Agency applies on behalf of the host family, au pair need to sign forms to give us permission to do this check.

Northern Territory   
The Care and Protection of Children Act 2007 (NT) came into force in 2008 and covers employees and volunteers in child related employment who are now required to obtain a Clearance Notice before commencing work. The screening program is being phased in. Overseas police check obtained by out agency. We are waiting to confirm if additional requirement are needed for au pairs.

Queensland   
In Queensland people working or volunteering with children need to hold a Blue Card. The Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian is responsible for administering and conducting criminal history checks.
The au pair must apply; au pairs are considered a person carrying on a childcare business and must submit a CCB form. The form can be completed outside Australia, signed by a local Police Officer and the application can be completed prior to au pair arrival. (fee applies)
Bluecard forms for au pair to apply

South Australia   
Under the Children's Protection Act (Section 8B) people in SA who work in jobs which require regular contact with children are required to obtain police clearance before they commence employment. A National Police Certificate application form is available from the South Australian Police Department.
Overseas police check obtained by our agency is confirmed sufficient by SA police.

Tasmania   
Currently there are no legal requirements for people working with children to undertake a police check in Tasmania.
Overseas police check obtained by our agency.

Victoria   
The Victorian Government has introduced the Working with Children Check, which is compulsory for people who wish to work with or volunteer with children.
The au pair must apply on arrival. Forms can be obtained from the local VIC post office and a receipt is issued on application.
Au pair can commence duties with the receipt. (fee applies)

Western Australia   
In Western Australia a Working with Children Check is compulsory for people who carry out child-related work in Western Australia.
Families must apply within 2 weeks of the au pair’s arrival. Forms can be requested by e-mail from checkquery@dcp.wa.gov.au or from your local WA post office. A receipt is issued on application.
Au pair can commence duties with the receipt. (fee applies)

Where you see an indication of fees, currently these vary from $60-$80.