Integrity partners and contacts
Federal and state government agencies and not-for-profit organisations work together to maintain the integrity of sport.
Federal government
Sport Integrity Australia
Sport Integrity Australia (SIA) is the Australian Government agency responsible for keeping Australian sport safe, fair and inclusive. The agency works closely with the sport sector to prevent and respond to integrity threats such as child safeguarding, anti-doping and competition manipulation. Through policy development, education and resources, SIA supports sporting organisations to create environments that are safe and supportive for everyone.
Phone: Safe Sport Hotline 1800 161 361 Email: contactus@sportintegrity.gov.au Website: sportintegrity.gov.au, opens in a new tab
National Sports Tribunal
The National Sports Tribunal (NST) provides cost-effective, efficient, transparent and independent dispute resolution services for Australian sport. The NST offers a range of dispute resolution options – arbitration, mediation, conciliation and case appraisal – to help sporting organisations and their participants resolve disputes efficiently and affordably.
The NST is entirely independent from other Commonwealth sport agencies and sporting organisations, with independent tribunal members located nation-wide, including former athletes, top sport administrators, and legal and medical experts working in sport.
Phone: (02) 6289 3877 Email: enquiries@nationalsportstribunal.gov.au Website: www.nationalsportstribunal.gov.au, opens in a new tab
National Redress Scheme
Sport Australia, including the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) and the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), is a participating institution in the National Redress Scheme and has committed to providing support and care for anyone impacted by sexual misconduct while under the organisation’s care (now or in the past).
Sexual Misconduct Helpline
This free, confidential and independent service is available to anyone in sport who has experienced or been impacted by any form of sexual misconduct, harassment or assault, whether recently or in the past.
People seeking information to prevent or respond to observed sexual misconduct are also encouraged to call the helpline, as are any supporters of those affected.
Email: aschelp@crcc.org.au Phone: 1800 272 4357 [7am to 7pm, 7 days a week]
Additional organisations and resources
- Australian Human Rights Commission, opens in a new tab
- Office for the eSafety Commissioner, opens in a new tab
- National Child Safety Office, opens in a new tab
- Child abuse and neglect | Australian Institute of Family Studies, opens in a new tab
- Health Direct – Safe sports environment for children, opens in a new tab
State and territory departments of sport and recreation
- Australian Capital Territory Government, opens in a new tab
- New South Wales Government, opens in a new tab
- Northern Territory Government, opens in a new tab
- Queensland Government, opens in a new tab
- South Australian Government, opens in a new tab
- Tasmanian Government, opens in a new tab
- Victorian Government, opens in a new tab
- Western Australian Government, opens in a new tab
Not for profit organisations
Play by the Rules (PBTR)
PBTR provides grassroots sport with online resources to keep sport safe, fair and inclusive, including online child protection training, information and advice on creating a child safe organisation.
Email: playbytherules@sportintegrity.gov.au Website: Play by the Rules, opens in a new tab