If you can’t complete the online application, you will be prompted to have your application form emailed to you. You should then:
- print the application
- take the form, with your original identity documents, to an independent verifying officer, who will complete the form
- email your completed application to DHSScreeningUnit@sa.gov.au or post the form to:
Screening Unit
GPO Box 292
Adelaide 5001
Identity documents
You need to provide a combination of identity documents that include your:
- full name
- date of birth
- photograph
One of the documents must come from either Category A or Category B below. You need to provide identification that totals 100 points.
Category A
Each document is worth 70 points. You can use only one document from this category.
- Birth certificate (not an extract)
- Australian passport (current, or expired within the previous two years, but not cancelled)
- Australian citizenship certificate
- International passport (current, or expired within the previous two years, but not cancelled)
- Other identity document with the same characteristics as a passport e.g. diplomatic/refugee (photo or signature)
Category B
The first document is worth 40 points. Each additional document is worth 25 points.
- Current driver’s licence or permit (government-issued)
- Working with children/teachers’ registration card
- Aviation security identification card/maritime security identification card
- Public employee photo ID card (government-issued)
- Department of Veterans' Affairs card
- Centrelink pensioner concession card or health care card
- Current tertiary education institution photo ID
- Reference from a medical practitioner (who has known the individual for at least 12 months)
Category C
Each document is worth 25 points.
- Birth certificate extract
- Foreign/international driver's licence
- Proof of age card (government-issued)
- Medicare card/private health care card
- Council rates notice
- Property lease/rental agreement
- Property insurance papers
- Australian Tax Office assessment
- Superannuation statement
- Seniors card
- Electoral roll registration
- Motor vehicle registration or insurance documents
- Professional or trade association card
