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Security checks

Australian National Criminal Police Certificate (NPC)
An Australian National Police Certificate (NPC) ensures you are cleared to work with vulnerable people, including children, the elderly and people with an illness or disability.
In order to be Fit to Practice for this study program, you need to apply for An Australian Federal Police National Police Check Code 37.
Important information before you apply:
- You do not require a fingerprint check
- International students must wait until they arrive and have a place of residency in Australia
- This requirement is in addition to NDIS and QLD Blue card clearance.
How to apply:
Please apply for an Australian Federal Police National Police Check (NPC) only - NPCs from third party providers wil no longer be accepted.
- Select 'Get a Police Check'
- Read and sign the declaration and then select 'Start a new online application'.
- Complete proof of identity section - you will be required to provide 100 points of identification from the lists.
(a) Select identification type and scan your document ready to upload. (Only PDFs, JPGs and TIF formats accepted and no larger than 4mb in file size)
(b) select the box for verifying that you have scanned your documents
- Enter Application details and email address
- Complete purpose of check:
  (a) Select 'Commonwealth employment/purpose'
  (b) select number 37 for purpose of check
  (c) request hard copy of check if you would like one
- Carefully read the Applicant consent and check box if correct
- Complete Applicant details
- Current residential address (then previous address if less than 10 years)
- Confirm details
- Enter payment details $47 AUD
- Confirm payment
Additional information:
- Your NPC is valid for 3 years, so you will need to renew your NPC throughout your studies.
- Save PDF as LAST NAME First Name NPC
- Upload to Osler
International Criminal History Check
As well as an Australian Police Certificate (NPC), any student that is not an Australian citizen also requires an International Criminal History Check (also known as an Overseas Police Check). You can choose one of the following options:

A. Obtain a national police check from your home country (easiest before you leave for Australia) or apply for a police check online once you are in Australia.
OR
B. Once you are in Australia, complete a NSW Health Statutory Declaration for Overseas Applicants or Students. This form must be witnessed by a Justice of the Peace. (This option is FREE.) Justices of the peace (JPs) and Commissioners for declarations (Cdecs) are available on campus to assist with witnessing and certifying legal documents for Bond University students and staff. In all cases it is necessary to contact the staff member and make an appointment. More information can be found here.
What if I have a criminal history?
If you do have a criminal history, this can exclude you from enrolment in your chosen program, clinical placement and/or registration to practise with your relevant registration board. Please seek guidance from HSM’s Office of Student Affairs & Service Quality prior to commencing your program. Contact [email protected].
Additional Information:
Who needs it: International students, permanent residents and NZ citizens.
- How to apply: Online, in your home country or complete a NSW Health Statutory Declaration for Overseas Applicants or Students
- Cost: Varies for option A and no cost for option B
- Valid for: 3 years
- Save PDF evidence as: LAST NAME First Name – International Police Check
- Upload PDF to Osler
QLD Working with Children Check (Blue Card)
The Blue Card system is a key prevention and monitoring system of people working with children and young people in Queensland. It assesses a person’s eligibility to hold a blue card or exemption card based on their known past police and disciplinary information.

IMPORTANT: If you already have a Qld Blue Card and it is within 16 weeks of expiry you should make a combined NDIS Disability Workers Card and Blue Card (renewal) application. Further information can be found in the next dropdown.

How to apply:
All applicants will need to verify their identity, obtain a photo and a customer reference number (CRN) from the QLD Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) before you can make your application. Click here for locations.

1. After you obtain a CRN, visit the QLD Government Blue card applications website and check the requirements that best suit you.
2. Register for the online Blue Card Services (BCS) account. After you create an account, you will receive an account number via email.
3. Forward the email with your account number and your date of birth to [email protected]. We will link you to Bond University and your fee will be waived. You will then receive an email from BCS advising this has been done and you can continue with your application.
4. Log in to your BCS account and complete your application. Please choose student placement option.
5. When you receive your Blue Card confirmation email, please submit a PDF copy to Osler.
Already have a Blue Card?
If you already have a valid Blue Card, you will need to link your card to Bond University. Please email a copy of your Blue Card and proof of your identity ID (eg Drivers License) to [email protected] and we will link your current card to Bond University for you. If your current Blue Card is within 16 weeks of expiry you should renew it with a combined Blue Card and NDIS combined application.
IMPORTANT: If your application is refused, you will be issued with a negative notice which prohibits you from providing or engaging in child-related activities – this can prevent you from continuing in your program at Bond University.
Additional Information:
- How to apply: In person at the TMR and Online – You must have a QLD address to apply.
- Cost: Free
- Valid for: 3/5 years
- Save as: LAST NAME First Name – Blue Card
- Upload PDF to Osler.
NDIS Worker Screening Clearance Card
The Disability Worker Screening system determines whether a person is cleared or excluded from working in certain roles, to create safe environments and improve the quality of services and supports being delivered to people with disability in Queensland.

IMPORTANT: If you don’t already have a Qld Blue Card or if your current Qld Blue Card is within 16 weeks of expiry you should make a combined NDIS and Blue Card application. For further information, click here.

How to apply:
Step 1:
All applicants will need to verify their identity, obtain a photo and a customer reference number (CRN) from the QLD Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) before you can make your application. Information on locations can be found here.
1. If you do not already have a QLD CRN, you must obtain a CRN and have your photo taken at a Qld TMR service centre.
2. Once you have your CRN, register for an online Qld Government account.
3. After you have registered for your online account, you must log in to the online worker portal to apply using important tips below.
Please note: Make a combined application for a NDIS Workers Screening Card and a Blue Card if these are your first cards or if your existing Blue Card is within 16 weeks of expiry.

Step 2:
For the NDIS application:
- Apply as a volunteer/student NDIS worker (not state funded)
- Choose the correct Disability card - the NDIS Worker Screening card.
- Choose the Community Support Services option, when prompted, for the NDIS card
- Enter Bond University Employer ID # 4-FZ0TMGG (if required)
- Enter [email protected] as the employer email address (if required)
Step 3:
When you receive your Worker Screening approval confirmation email, please submit a copy to Osler. Please note that the NDIS approval emails are often going to junk/spam folders so please keep an eye out there as well as your inbox for the approval email.
NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC)

Additional Information:
- How to apply: In person at a Service NSW location - you must be in Australia and have an Australian address to apply
- Cost: Free
- Valid for: 5 years
- Save as: LAST NAME First Name – NDIS
- Upload PDF to Osler
Bond University Student ID Card
You will be provided with your student ID card during orientation week.
1. Make a clear colour copy of your Bond Student ID Card.
2. Save your document as LAST NAME First Name – SID Number
3. The expiry date is the expiry date on your Student ID card.
4. Document must be in JPEG or PDF format, size less than 500KB.
NSW Working With Children Check (Only OT students or if requested by Fit To Practice Coordinator)
Only complete if you are an Occupational Therapy student or if directed by the Fit to Practice Coordinator.
The Working with Children Check (WWCC) is a requirement for anyone who works or volunteers in child-related work in NSW. It involves a National Police Check (criminal history record check) and a review of reportable workplace misconduct.
You must be in Australia and have an Australian address to apply

1. Apply for your check online. You will receive an application number.
2. Take your application number and acceptable proof of identity to a Service NSW location.
- The closest Service NSW location to Bond University is:
  Tweed Heads Service Centre
  Tweed Mall Shopping Centre,
  Shop 16-17 Wharf Street, Tweed Heads South NSW 2486
  Open: 8:30am to 5:30pm
  Phone: 137 788
  (Acceptable proof of identity includes: Passport or Australian Driver’s Licence AND Bank Card AND Proof of your Queensland address or Campus Accommodation Agreement.)
To Check Online = Apply for a Working with Children Check | Service NSW
Service NSW Location = https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/service-centre
Tweed Heads Service Centre = https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/service-centre/tweed-heads-service-centre

Additional information:
3. You will receive a letter by post or email with your Working With Children Check number (e.g. WWC0123456V) and expiry date.
4. Save a PDF copy as NSWWWCC LAST NAME First Name
5. Upload to Osler. When you click “Submit Documents”, enter the date your WWCC was issued.
6. Keep the original in a safe place.

Documents to read, complete and sign

During your program you may be required to attend both Queensland and New South Wales health facilities. In order to ensure you meet all the necessary requirements for each state, Bond University uses a combination of QLD Health and NSW Health forms.

NOTE: Signatures Must be HANDWRITTEN. Digital signatures of any sort will not be accepted.

Health protection evidence

During your program, you’ll be dealing with private and public patients and clients, professional athletes, members of the community and vulnerable people. Ensuring your immunity to infectious diseases is essential for their protection, as well as your own.

We suggest you work through the three steps to health protection with a medical professional. Attaining full immunity and verification for placement can take a few months, so it is important to start early.

Please be aware that in certain specialised clinical settings and in some health facilities there may be additional vaccinations or other evidence of protection required to ensure that the risk to vulnerable patients is minimised. This can occur at any stage throughout your program. You will be advised if Fit To Practice requirements change or if additional vaccinations or evidence are required for your placement.

Bond University works with NSW Health’s Clinical Nurse Specialist (Immunisation) to verify your immunity to infectious diseases and authorise you to undertake clinical placement at Australian health facilities. You cannot attend placement if you are not verified and compliant.

Immunisation compliance requirements are strict. You must provide all required evidence for each disease, or you will not be eligible for placement and your progress through the program will be affected.

Allied Health

Allied Health Programs

All you need to know

Are you an international student?

Before you begin

The review process:

Fit to Practice checklist

Security checks

Documents to read, complete and sign

Health protection evidence

Training

Additional Placement Requirements

FAQ

Still need help?

Important links

Medical Clinic

Wellbeing services

Nyombil Indigenous Support Centre

Policies and forms

Allied Health

Allied Health Programs

All you need to know

Are you an international student?

Before you begin

The review process:

checklist

Fit to Practice checklist

Security checks

Documents to read, complete and sign

Health protection evidence

Training

Additional Placement Requirements

FAQ

Still need help?

Important links

Medical Clinic

Wellbeing services

​Nyombil Indigenous Support Centre

Policies and forms

Nyombil Indigenous Support Centre