Yes, according to recent changes to Queensland’s Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000, from the beginning of the 2026 school year, a Blue Card is mandatory for all volunteer roles at the College.
Graceview Volunteers
Supporting our students and strengthening our community.
Students flourish when their education is supported by a village of families, believers, and community members who invest in their growth and wellbeing.
Alongside our dedicated teachers, we believe that families, staff, and the wider community all play an important role in helping children grow, learn, and thrive.
We warmly welcome parents, grandparents, family members, and members of our community who would like to support school life through volunteering. Volunteers may assist with excursions, classroom activities, events, and co-curricular opportunities that enrich the experience of our students.
Join Graceview Volunteers
To help ensure a safe and supportive environment for every child, all volunteers are asked to complete the steps below before participating in school activities.
1. Please click and watch this "Child Protection for Volunteers" training video by Independent Schools Queensland. (20 mins)
2. Please read and familiarise yourself with the college's Child Safe Program (Policy & Procedures)
3. Please read and familiarise yourself with the college's Child Safe Code of Conduct
4. Please read and familiarise yourself with the Adventist Education South Queensland's Parent and Community Code of Conduct Policy
5. Be a Blue Card holder. (If you do not have a Blue Card please see the Blue Card Information section below on how to apply.)
6. Complete the Graceview Volunteer online application form
Important: All volunteer applications are subject to approval. You will be notified once your application has been reviewed and approved. Approval to volunteer is valid for the academic year in which the application is completed and approved. A new application is required for each year.
Do I need a Blue Card to volunteer?
How Do I Apply For A Blue Card?
Do I need a Blue Card to volunteer?
How Do I Apply For A Blue Card?
Blue Card applications are completed online at Queensland Government Blue Card Services.
Blue Card Application Steps
- Create an account with Blue Card Services
- Send your Blue Card Services account number to info@graceview.qld.edu.au (The College will use this number to link you to Graceview as a prospective volunteer.)
- Wait for confirmation from Graceview that the link has been completed.
- Return to the Blue Card Services Applicant Portal and complete your application directly with Blue Card Services.
- Select the "volunteer" application option. Volunteer Blue Card applications are free.
Blue Card Services manages the application and assessment process. Graceview’s role is to link approved volunteers to the College and maintain the required volunteer records.