Blue Card

[ktsnap]

hey there. Just a quick question. Am looking at applying for a job as a photographer, photographing children. does any one know if i need a blue card for working with children?
thanks

[freybear3]

Whats a blue card?

[freybear3]

Bureau of Freelance Photographers launch Blue Card


found it, sounds like a rip off, to get money.

in the states you dont need one. All you need to be is on public property.

[ktsnap]

In australia you need to pass a working with children check. if you pass you get what is called a blue card this allows you to work with children. Childcare workers especially need one of these so i am assuming i will to just wanted to know if anyone esle had an idea or experience with this?

[Biomech]

We have that in the UK, well kind of, it's not a legal requirement but often a job requirement when working with "vunerable" groups like mentally disabled or kids. A CRB Check or Criminal Records Bureau check. Infact I had to have one when I worked in america on a summer camp backin 2003. (yes, I was a "camp counsellor" :P)