Reporting and Assistance
Options for reporting safeguarding and integrity issues in Australian sport.
Everyone has a role in keeping sport safe and fair. When something doesn’t feel right, taking action may involve speaking up, intervening, or reporting the concern.
Athletes, parents and carers, coaches, and staff all contribute to creating environments where safety and respect are maintained. This includes acting when concerning behaviour is observed, as well as reporting experiences that affect you directly. If you see something, say something.
If you or someone else is in immediate danger call Triple Zero (000)
Help available
Processes and support mechanisms are available to assist individuals in raising concerns about behaviour in sport.
Sport Integrity Australia
Sport Integrity Australia, opens in a new tab (SIA) encourages everyone enrolled in sport to be active in raising concerns.
If you are unsure, report it. SIA will assess the information and refer it where needed.
Not all matters can be handled through a complaints process. Where this occurs, guidance is provided on other pathways, including the relevant sporting organisation, the Australian Human Rights Commission, or law enforcement agencies.
Report:
- Breaches of the National Integrity Framework (NIF), opens in a new tab
- Doping in sport, opens in a new tab
- Concerns in sport, opens in a new tab
Safe Sport Hotline - 1800 161 361 | 7am-7pm (AEST), 365 days/year
Department of Social Services
The Department of Social Services, opens in a new tab provides guidance and contacts for reporting concerns about a child’s safety in Australia, primarily through the relevant state or territory child protection agency. It also offers information on support services and resources for children, families, and carers.
Report:
If you believe a child is in immediate danger, call 000. If you suspect a child or young person may be at risk of abuse, contact your local police on 131 444.
Australian Sports Commission
The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) provides a free, confidential, and independent service for anyone in sport affected by sexual misconduct, harassment, or assault—past or present, including those seeking guidance or supporting others.
The ASC also delivers the Restorative Program, which recognises and responds to former Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) scholarship athletes who experienced harm from inappropriate practices or abuse during their time at the AIS.
Report:
Sexual Misconduct Helpline - 1800 272 435 | 7am-7pm (AEST), 365 days/year
Australian Human Rights Commission
The Australian Human Rights Commission, opens in a new tab provides guidance and support on human rights and discrimination issues across Australia.
If you are unsure, the National Information Service, opens in a new tab will explain your rights, help you make a complaint, and connect you with other support if required.
eSafety Commissioner
The eSafety Commissioner, opens in a new tab provides guidance and support for online safety in Australia.
Report:
- Cyberbullying of children, opens in a new tab
- Adult cyber abuse, opens in a new tab
- Image-based abuse, opens in a new tab (sharing, or threatening to share without consent)
- Illegal or restricted online content, opens in a new tab
Lodge a complaint with your sport
You can report a concern directly to your sport or its National Integrity Manager. Sport Integrity Australia maintains a list of contacts, opens in a new tab to help you make a report.
Member Protection Information Officers (MPIOs)
MPIOs, opens in a new tab provide a safe, independent point of contact across all levels of Australian sport. They listen to concerns, explain rights and responsibilities, and outline available options. MPIOs do not investigate complaints or manage disputes. Their role is to provide information and guide individuals to the appropriate support or reporting pathway. MPIOs are located within clubs, associations, and state and national sporting organisations.
Find mental health and wellbeing support
Reporting and dealing with a concern can feel overwhelming, isolating, or stressful. It’s important to prioritise your mental health and wellbeing and seek support if needed.
Sport Integrity Australia maintains a list of crisis helplines and free wellbeing services, opens in a new tab.
See more on this topic:
- Overview
- Preventing harm
- Experiences of participants
- Reporting and assistance
- Reviews
Last updated: 14 April 2026 Content disclaimer: See Clearinghouse for Sport disclaimer
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