Last updated on 11 July 2025
The Australian Performance Support Practitioner Minimum Standards represent the minimum standards for Performance Support staff and contractors engaged in these disciplines of practice by National Sporting Organisations/National Sporting Organisations for People with Disability (NSO/NSODs), and the National Institute Network (NIN) organisations. Organisations engaging performance support staff are also required to be aware of the requisites and best practice recommendations of Sport Integrity Australia’s National Integrity Framework, opens in a new tab and associated policy standards available here National Integrity Framework | Sport Integrity Australia, opens in a new tab.
The Australian Performance Support Practitioner Minimum Standards;
Please note, NSOs should ensure due process is followed when engaging international Performance Support practitioners to provide services outside of Australia, to ensure Performance Support practitioners of an equivalent standard are engaged.
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First Aid/CPR | Current First Aid and CPR accreditation from a recognised Australian authority (with the exemption of Psychology and Nutrition practitioners that do not travel with athletes). Note: First Aid/CPR are a requirement for professional accreditation in certain disciplines. |
Sport Integrity Australia (SIA) | Complete Sport Integrity Australia e-learning modules (Sport Integrity Australia eLearning: Log in to the site), opens in a new tab
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Working with Children and Vulnerable People Check | Working with Children and Vulnerable People Check is required, consistent with the state and territory jurisdiction and organisation’s policies. |
Criminal History Check | Criminal history record checks — as required, consistent with the state and territory jurisdiction and organisation’s policies. |
Insurance | Covered by an appropriate level of current Public & Products Liability Insurance as well as Professional Indemnity Insurance. |
Reference Check | Ensure qualifications and experience are thoroughly verified by conducting reference checks with previous/current employers and professional peers to assess a candidate’s suitability for working with young and vulnerable athletes, work performance, professional behaviour, and any past disciplinary actions; obtaining certified copies or official transcripts of qualifications; and ensuring any certifications and licenses are current. Additionally, investigate any integrity issues that could impact the organisation, including past or current anti-doping rule violations, criminal history, professional misconduct, ethical adherence, and potential conflicts of interest. Ensure that all checks are conducted in accordance with relevant privacy laws and other applicable legislative provisions regarding information disclosure, and organisational policies. |