CHILD SAFETY
Emerald Lakers Basketball Club is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and respectful environment for all children and young people.
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We take our responsibility seriously. Child safety is embedded in how our Club operates, how we support our coaches and volunteers, and how we work with families. These policies set out the standards, expectations and procedures that guide our approach to protecting children and promoting their wellbeing.
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All players, coaches, committee members, volunteers and anyone involved in Club activities are expected to understand and follow these requirements.
Child Safe Policy
Outlines Emerald Lakers Basketball Club’s commitment to child safety, the scope of this policy, and how we meet our obligations under Victorian Child Safe Standards.
Code of Conduct
Sets clear expectations for behaviour when working with or around children, including professional boundaries and what is not acceptable.
Recruitment, Screening and WWCC
Explains how the Club recruits, screens and monitors coaches, volunteers and officials to ensure they are suitable to work with children.
Training and Education
Details the child safety training and information provided to coaches, volunteers and committee members to support safe practices.
Supervision and Safe Participation
Covers supervision requirements, one-on-one situations, travel, and expectations for change rooms and shared spaces.
Safe Environments
Explains how physical venues and online environments are managed to reduce risk and promote child safety.
Inclusion, Diversity and Cultural Safety
Outlines the Club’s commitment to inclusive participation, cultural safety and supporting children with diverse needs.
Empowering Children and Young People
Details the child safety training and information provided to coaches, volunteers and committee members to support safe practices.
Photography, Media and Communications
Sets expectations for photography, video, social media and digital communication involving children, including consent requirements.
Reporting Child Safety Concerns
Explains how to recognise child safety concerns and the steps to take if a child may be at risk of harm.
Complaints Handling
Outlines how complaints are raised, assessed and managed in a fair, respectful and confidential manner.
Responding to Incidents
Details the Club’s procedures for responding to child safety incidents, including immediate actions and external reporting.
Records, Confidentiality and Information Sharing
Explains how child safety records are managed, stored and shared in line with privacy and information-sharing laws.
Breaches and Disciplinary Action
Outlines how breaches of child safety policies are investigated and the possible disciplinary outcomes.
Governance and Responsibilities
Clarifies the roles and responsibilities of the Committee, coaches, volunteers, parents and carers in maintaining a child safe environment.
Policy Review and Continuous Improvement
Explains how child safety policies are reviewed, updated and improved to remain effective and compliant.