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Integrity Policies and Programs

Australian Sports Commission is determined to have more Australians participating and excelling in sport, from grass-roots right up to the pinnacle of elite competition.

Australian Sports Commission (ASC) integrity policies and programs.

ASC Anti-Doping Policy

The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is Australia’s primary national sports administration and advisory agency, and the cornerstone of a wide-ranging sports system. On behalf of the Australian Government, the ASC plays a central leadership role in the development and operation of the Australian sports system, administering and funding innovative sport programs and providing leadership, coordination and support for the sport sector. The ASC promotes the integrity of sport in Australia by supporting measures to deter doping.

This Anti-Doping Policy is updated and implemented by the ASC in accordance with Sport Integrity Australia, opens in a new tab and the ASC’s respective responsibilities under the World Anti-Doping Code and Australian legislation.

The ASC Anti-Doping Policy has been varied, effective 1 January 2021.

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Search and Discovery program

The Anti-Doping Search and Discovery Program is one element of the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) strategy to combat doping activities in sport. It involves the conduct of searches of the ASC residential facilities and aims to:

  • deter athletes and support personnel from participating in doping activities
  • ensure premises are not used for doping activities
  • support and further develop the culture of accountability among athletes.

Under the terms and conditions of use agreement for AIS facilities authorised representatives may, at any time and without prior notice, enter the facilities or other premises provided by the AIS (for example, hotel rooms paid for by the AIS), conduct a search and remove any items they believe the possession of which may be in breach of the ASC Anti-Doping Policy, any AIS policy, any applicable anti-doping policy of another organisation, or any applicable law.

Any personal property kept in an athlete's room may be searched and/or removed, whether or not the property is owned by the athlete. Important reminders when staying at the ASC facilities:

  • Do not keep medications that are out of date or for which you no longer have a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE).
  • Do not use another person’s medications, including those of other athletes.
  • If you are an athlete and have been prescribed a medication which requires a TUE, please bring a copy of your TUE.

Please be aware that if supplements or medications are visible within the facilities, Search and Discovery procedures will be applied and verification of the supplements and medications will be required. Please consider this when using your supplements or medication onsite.

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Sexual Misconduct

The ASC has a zero-tolerance policy to sexual misconduct that puts the wellbeing of ASC employees or people in the Australian sporting community at risk. The ASC is committed to creating a safe environment and providing support and care for anyone impacted by sexual misconduct while under the ASC’s care and ensuring that that every person involved with the ASC is treated with respect and dignity and protected from discrimination, harassment and abuse.

The ASC has established a dedicated support and response framework to assist anyone impacted by sexual misconduct while under the care of the ASC.

ASC Preventing and Responding to Sexual Misconduct Policy

Sexual Misconduct Helpline

A confidential helpline is available to assist people in the Australian sports community who have been or are at risk of being impacted by sexual misconduct, while under the ASC's care. People seeking information to prevent or respond to observed sexual misconduct are also encouraged to call the helpline.

Phone: 1800 272 4357 Email:aschelp@crcc.org.au

Child Safe Commitment Statement

The ASC is strongly committed to safe, supportive and friendly environments where children and young people are valued and enjoy sport.

We are proud to have adopted the Win Well pledge, where how we win is just as important as when we win. We will prioritise and focus on the physical, mental, emotional, and cultural wellbeing of children, young people and athletes to unlock their full potential and Win Well.

We are committed to providing meaningful acknowledgement, care and support to former AIS athletes who experienced harm in the past. We offered a public apology in May 2021 and have established the ASC Restorative Program. We will use insights from this program to learn from our past and to inform our enterprise safeguarding approach.

The ASC has adopted the Commonwealth Child Safe Framework and is committed to implementing the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations and ensuring that child safety is reflected in everything we do. The ASC takes seriously our responsibility to provide an environment that is caring, nurturing and safe.

We are committed to keeping children and young people safe

  • We have zero tolerance to child abuse and neglect.
  • Through our Child Safe Policy, we document our clear commitment to keeping children and young people safe from abuse and neglect.
  • We publicly communicate our commitment to all stakeholders.

We encourage the involvement of children and young people

  • We involve and communicate with children and young people in developing a safe, inclusive and supportive environment.
  • We give all children and young people access to information, support and complaints processes.
  • We actively listen to children and young people and ensure that they are informed about their rights, including their right to safety and their right to be heard.

We involve families and the community in promoting child safety and wellbeing

  • We provide information to families and communities about:
    • our commitment to keeping children and young people safe and communicating their rights;
    • the behaviour we expect of our employees, contractors and of themselves; and
    • our policy about responding to child abuse.
  • We seek feedback and have a process for responding to concerns.

We promote equity and respect diversity

  • We consider the needs of children and young people; particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, children with a disability, children who identify as LGBTQI+ and children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
  • We respect the rights of children who identify as LGBTQI+ to be recognised for their gender identity, sexual orientation or intersex status and to feel safe and respected when participating in sport.
  • We respect diversity and seek to create culturally safe sporting environments.

We ensure that our people are suitable and supported to work with children and young people

  • We require all staff to undergo mandatory screening prior to commencement, including Working with Children Checks.
  • We have embedded child safety into our recruitment processes, to minimise the likelihood that we will recruit employees or contractors who are unsuitable to work with children.

We encourage reporting of all complaints and concerns

  • We actively encourage reporting of any allegation, disclosure or concern regarding child abuse, neglect or harm.
  • We respond to all allegations, disclosures or concerns and act to ensure that processes are fair, transparent and child focused.
  • We will meet the requirements of legislated mandatory or industry reporting requirements, including Australian Child Protection Legislation.

We equip our staff, contractors and site users with ongoing education and training

  • We have Child Safe Practices that outlines our expectations for behaviour towards children and young people.
  • We provide all employees and contractors with information and ongoing education about our commitment to child safety including our Child Safe Policy, Child Safe Practices and how to report a concern.
  • We promote awareness of the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations to our staff, contractors and stakeholders.

We ensure that environments are safe

  • We will identify and implement improvements to our physical and online environments to minimise opportunities for abuse to occur.
  • We actively seek to create environments where children and young people feel safe.

We maintain and improve our policies and practices

  • We are committed to maintaining and improving our policies, procedures and practices to keep children and young people safe from abuse or neglect.
  • We have an appointed Child Safe Champion who is responsible for promoting child safety and the implementation of the ASC Child Safe Policy.
  • We undertake an annual risk assessment to identify and document the risk of harm to children and young people, in line with the Commonwealth Child Safe Framework.
  • We seek independent advice and conduct external reviews to support our implementation of the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.

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Child Safe Policy

The ASC has a zero-tolerance policy to Child Abuse and Neglect in any form and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people by providing a safe, inclusive and culturally safe environment.

The ASC Child Safe Policy is part of the ASC’s proactive and preventative approach to upholding its commitment to the safety, wellbeing, participation and empowerment of all children accessing the ASC’s programs, services and facilities.

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