The Teachers Registration Board of South Australia is committed to ensuring that the teaching profession is comprised of competent educators and fit and proper persons to have the care of children.

As part of our assessment process, we conduct Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Checks (NCCHC) through the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC). Due to new ACIC requirements, both new and currently registered teachers will now be required to provide identity documents upon application for teacher registration or renewal of registration.

What this means for currently registered teachers is that when you apply to renew your registration you will be asked to provide one document containing photographic identification from the following list: 

• current Australian passport (not expired)
• ImmiCard
• current Australian driver’s licence, learner permit or provisional licence issued by a state or territory
• an international current passport with a valid entry stamp or visa
• current proof of age or photo identity card issued by an Australian government agency
• current shooter or firearm licence (not minor or junior permit or licence).

You will then be required to provide this proof of identity every ten years from the initial date of providing your proof of identity. More information about this requirement is available on our website here.

New applicants for teacher registration must now provide four documents to confirm their identity. New applicants can find out more here.