Blue Card Policy

Blue Card Policy

South Brisbane Sailing Club is commited to compliance with Queensland's Blue Card System. 

Members who require a Blue Card

All adult members of SBSC require a Blue Card that is linked to the SBSC Blue Card Portal including:

• any adult member working or volunteering at SBSC with children under 18 years of age,
• any adult member of our Learn to Sail team,
• any adult member of our Race Management Team,
• any adult member of our Management Committee and
• any other adult member of SBSC. 

Members who do NOT require a Blue Card

• Any members who are 17 years or younger. 

How to apply for a Blue Card?

Here are some useful videos:

1. How to register for an on-line account:

2. How to apply for a blue card as a student or volunteer

Steps to apply for a Blue Card and make sure it is linked to SBSC.

1. Go to www.qld.gov.au/bluecard, to apply for an on-line account. Click on ‘Apply now’, and follow the prompts.

2. Send your Blue Card Account Number to the SBSC Child Safety Officer via our Contacts Page. Please include:

• Your Blue Card Account Number or Blue Card Number
• Your full legal name
• Your date of birth

3. SBSC will link your account to the SBSC Blue Card Portal.

4. You will be notified via SMS or email by Blue Card Services that you have been successfully linked to SBSC.

5. You can now complete and submit your online application for a volunteer blue card.

6. Blue Card Services receives and processes your application. Most online applications should be processed within five business days.

7. Blue Card Services notifies you and SBSC of the outcome of your application.

Additional information about applying for a Blue Card