CHILD SAFETY
Safeguarding Sport in Australia.
Barooga Cricket Club is committed to creating an environment that is safe, supportive and friendly for children and young people.
Child safety must be embedded in every Australian sporting organisation’s culture and understood and practised at all levels of the sport.
It is essential everyone involved with delivering sport in Australia understands the important legal and governance responsibilities they have in relation to child safety. This includes boards, committees, administrators, volunteers, coaches, parents and participants. We have zero tolerance for any behaviour that puts the well-being of children and young people at risk.
CHILD SAFETY OFFICER
JORDAN FLANAGAN | Contact Number 0400 190 182
Cricket NSW encourages every affiliated Club and Association to share its commitment to child safety by endorsing the Australian Cricket Safeguarding Children and Young People Framework.
This has four central components:
Electing or appointing a nominated Child Safe Officer(s)
Endorsing by signature and then abiding by the Australian Cricket Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy
Endorsing by signature and upholding the Australian Cricket Looking After Our Kids Code of Behaviour
Implementing the actions, procedures and practices recommended in the Code of Behaviour and other resources
CHILD SAFEGUARDING
Safeguarding in Sport Continuous Improvement Program (SISCIP)
Sport plays a significant role in our communities, it improves the physical and mental wellbeing of all that participate regardless of age, ability, background or gender. It promotes a sense of belonging, enhancing social connectivity, inclusion and the building of long-term friendships.
All Australians should feel safe to participate in sport at any level and it is why Sport Integrity Australia has developed the Safeguarding in Sport Continuous Improvement Program (SISCIP).
The Program provides sports with education, training and ongoing support so they can provide a safe and inclusive environment for all members, including children and young people.
10 Child Safe Standards
The Children’s Guardian Amendment (Child Safe Scheme) Bill 2021 introduced 10 Child Safe Standards to create safer environments and organisations.
The Child Safe Standards are:
Child safety is embedded in organisational leadership, governance and culture
Children participate in decisions affecting them and are taken seriously
Families and communities are informed and involved
Equity is upheld and diverse needs are taken into account
People working with children are suitable and supported
Processes to respond to complaints of child abuse are child focused
Staff are equipped with the knowledge, skills and awareness to keep children safe through continual education and training
Physical and online environments minimise the opportunity for abuse to occur
Implementation of the Child Safe Standards is continuously reviewed and improved
Policies and procedures document how the organisation is child safe.
Cricket NSW is committed to supporting the volunteers of cricket clubs and associations to uphold the 10 Child Safe Standards and
to offer a safe, enjoyable and rewarding environment for everyone involved.
Reporting
If you believe a child is in immediate danger or in a life-threatening situation, contact the Police immediately on 000.
In the event of a complaint or allegation of child abuse that indicates child abuse has/may have or is likely to occur, you must immediately notify the police and/or the relevant state/territory government agency. For information on reporting allegations of child abuse, you may view Schedule B of the CNSW Member Protection Policy.
