INFORMATION FOR SPORT ORGANISATIONS, COACHES & VOLUNTEERS TO #KEEPKIDSSAFE
INFORMATION FOR SPORT ORGANISATIONS, COACHES & VOLUNTEERS TO #KEEPKIDSSAFE
The safety and well-being of children should always be the top priority in sports clubs and organisations.
No matter what your position within a sporting club or organisation – coach, medic, administrator, participant/player, volunteer, parent or official – as an adult in sport, you have a vital role to play in ensuring that children can enjoy their sport in a protected and safe environment.
Information relating to child safety and protection from abuse and exploitation may bring up strong feelings. Remember, you are not alone. If you need assistance or support, you can access a list of dedicated services on our Finding Help page.
Safeguarding is the way that we keep children safe in sport. Safeguarding in practice involves two key elements: prevention to minimise risk to children and prevent any kind of harm or abuse from happening, and response to concerns that a child is at risk or is suffering harm or abuse.
Those who have child safeguarding concerns in Australian sport, are encouraged to report to Sport Integrity Australia’s Safe Sport Hotline on 1800 161 361 – Open 7am-7pm, 7 Days a Week
Sport NZ has a variety of child protection resources available on their website for those who have a concern or are looking to prevent child abuse or exploitation in sport. Any safeguarding concerns within football in Aotearoa New Zealand in particular can be reported to NZ Football’s email: safeguarding@nzfootball.co.nz
Safeguarding is the way that we keep children safe in sport. Safeguarding in practice involves two key elements: prevention to minimise risk to children and prevent any kind of harm or abuse from happening, and response to concerns that a child is at risk or is suffering harm or abuse.
Those who have child safeguarding concerns in Australian sport, are encouraged to report to Sport Integrity Australia’s Safe Sport Hotline on 1800 161 361 – Open 7am-7pm, 7 Days a Week
Sport NZ has a variety of child protection resources available on their website for those who have a concern or are looking to prevent child abuse or exploitation in sport. Any safeguarding concerns within football in Aotearoa New Zealand in particular can be reported to NZ Football’s email: safeguarding@nzfootball.co.nz