On behalf of the Department of Communities and Justice, Hay Lions FNC are committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of all children in NSW. We acknowledge the central role we play in upholding this right to safety as the lead agency for preventing abuse and protecting children and young people.
Commitment to Safeguarding Children and Young People
It is everyone within our netball community’s responsibility to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people in our care.
We are committed to protecting the rights of children and working to prevent abuse from occurring by promoting and fostering a culture where children and young people feel safe and empowered to speak up.
Cultural safety of First Nations children, children with a disability and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background will be promoted and fostered.
Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy Coversheet
Hay Lions Football Netball Club, it’s staff and volunteers encourage and support children to express their culture and enjoy their cultural rights.
We actively support and facilitate participation and inclusion within the organisation by Aboriginal children and their families.
We do not tolerate racism within the organisation. Any incidents will be investigated by our independent investigator, with all recommendations being implemented.
Our organisation’s leadership has a responsibility to help everyone involved with the organisation to acknowledge and appreciate the strengths of Aboriginal culture and understand its importance to the wellbeing and safety of Aboriginal children.
Hay Lions Football Netball Club adopt, abide by and incorporate all Netball Victoria Child Safety and Wellbeing policies and recommendations.
Netball Victoria Child Safety Policy
Netball Victoria Child Safety in Netball Policy – User Guide
Netball Victoria Child Safety in Netball Code of Conduct
Netball Victoria’s Child Safety Policy (CSP) Complaint Management Guidance
Netball Victoria Child Safety in Netball Code of Conduct – Summary
Commission for Children and Young People translated standard information sheets
Further Links – Netball
https://vic.netball.com.au/children-5-12
https://vic.netball.com.au/young-people-13-18
https://vic.netball.com.au/child-safety-netball-resources
Further Links – AFL
Child Safe Standards (Commission for Children and Young People)
https://ccyp.vic.gov.au/child-safe-standards/
The Child Safe Standards require organisations involving children to have policies, procedures and practices to keep them safe
Child Safe Organisations
https://childsafe.humanrights.gov.au/about
As part of the Child Safe Organisations project, the Australian Government commissioned the National Children’s Commissioner to lead the development of National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.
Cultural Safety and the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations
https://www.snaicc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/SNAICC-VACCA-OCS-ChildSafeReport-LR-with-alt-tags-May2021.pdf
This resource is intended to support organisations engaging with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children to implement the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations
eSafety Commissioner – staying safe online
https://www.esafety.gov.au/
This campaign raises awareness of the new Online Safety Act 2021, which protects Australians from serious online abuse.
Play by the Rules – Let Kids be Kids campaign
Let Kids Be Kids – Play by the Rules – Making Sport inclusive, safe and fair
Let Kids be Kids is a national campaign that addresses poor sideline behaviour – largely at junior sport.
National Office for Child Safety – Child Friendly Complaints Information
Speak up and make a complaint (poster) (pmc.gov.au)
Speaking up is important. It can make a difference. Adults should always listen, answer your questions and treat you with respect.
Child Safe Sport – Play by the Rules
https://www.playbytherules.net.au/got-an-issue/child-safe-sport
Safe and enjoyable sport and recreation experiences are the right of every Australian child. The PBTR Child Protection and Safeguarding online training course is free and suitable for players, volunteers, coaches, officials and administrators in sport.
Child Safe Sport — Vicsport
https://vicsport.com.au/child-safe-sport
New Child Safe Standards are coming to better protect children and young people from abuse. The Victorian Government has announced that the new Standards will commence on 1 July 2022, giving organisations time to plan, prepare and comply.
Kids Helpline | Phone Counseling Service | 1800 55 1800
https://kidshelpline.com.au/
Kids Helpline is Australia’s only free (even from a mobile), confidential 24/7 online and phone counselling service for young people aged 5 to 25
Lifeline Australia – 13 11 14
https://www.lifeline.org.au/
National charity providing all Australians experiencing emotional distress with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services
Headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation
https://headspace.org.au/
Support for young people with mental health, physical health (including sexual health), alcohol and other drug services, as well as work and study support
1800RESPECT
https://www.1800respect.org.au/
Confidential information, counseling and support service
Blue Knot Foundation
https://blueknot.org.au/
Blue Knot provides information and support for anyone who is affected by complex trauma.
Get in Touch
haylionsfnc@gmail.com
George Auldist
0429 856 109
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