Child protection
As in a range of other social environments, the issue of child abuse is a complex problem that affects everyone, including those who participate in sporting and recreational activities. Children and young people have a right to be safe from abuse. All people looking after children and young people have a responsibility to provide a safe environment for them - including those in the sport and recreation industry. Abused children can suffer from low self-esteem and have difficulty with personal development and forming relationships. The impact and consequences of abuse can also affect the child's family and the general community. National and State and Territory sports organisations have developed child protection guidelines. These guidelines can help you put policies in place to protect your club and your members. For information additional information on required checks for people working with juniors, please contact your State or Territory department of sport and recreation.
- The Law and Sport
- Working With Children Bill 2005
- Working With Children Checks
- Screening of Individuals Who Work With Children in Tasmania
- Taking Participation Seriously
- Guidelines for the use of photographs and images of children
- New South Wales Commission for Children and Young People
- Child protection in sport and recreation: guidelines for achieving child protection for sport and recreation clubs
- Department of Sport and Recreation Western Australia - Child Protection Position Statement
- Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian, Queensland
