Frequently asked questions

Interested candidates must submit an EOI addressing the eligibility criteria by COB Wednesday 8 July 2020. Candidates will then be shortlisted based on their responses and required to attend an interview (via videoconference) where they may also be asked to provide a short presentation.

A referee check may also be required.

Initially, the AIS is seeking up to 12 candidates to be trained as presenters.

The face-to-face training scheduled will be subject to COVID-19 restrictions, so dates may change. The health and welfare of presenters is the priority and consideration about travel and the face-to-face training will be assessed and confirmed prior.

It is anticipated that sessions will be available for sports by October 2020. However, if an incident required support, this can be provided by the AIS Conduct and Professionalism team now.

Note these dates will be revised based on COVID-19 advice to ensure the safety of both the HP system and presenters.

A web form is available for NSOs and NINs to book AIS Respectful Behaviours session – link here.

No, due to the nature of the content and the unique delivery of the sessions, this program is only available face-to-face. Supporting material and resources are planned to be available online through AIS Playbook in the near future.

No. The program is targeted at athletes, coaches, staff and administrators in high performance sport to promote professional conduct and respectful behaviours in all high performance relationships.

No. Once trained, you will be asked by the AIS to attend with us to co-present sessions when you are available. There is no minimum or maximum number of sessions to present, and if you are unable to attend a session, don’t worry, we will find another presenter.

No. Presenters will be trained to present the Respectful Behaviours education program to a wide variety of sports.

Once trained, program presenters will be paired with an experienced facilitator.

The AIS has commissioned experts from Deakin University, experienced in dealing with culture and relationship issues in sport, to develop the education program in conjunction with us.

It varies. However, a typical session might be 2 hours in the morning with athletes, then a break, then 2 hours with staff/coaches.

The subject matter includes:

• power imbalances;
• cultural issues;
• critical conversations;
• inappropriate relationships (including sexual relationships);
• bullying;
• harassment and violence; and
• associated matters in the HP environment.

Yes. Program presenters will be required to periodically undertake further training sessions to maintain their skills as a presenter. That training is likely to be about once every two years.