Child Safety at our Club | Narre South Saints

Child Safety at the Narre South Saints Junior Football Netball Club

The Narre South Saints Junior Football Netball Club recognise that Children need special care and attention.

We aim to protect the welfare of Children involved in the sport of football by creating, implementing and complying with the following measures.

In recognising the need for an emphasis to be placed on the safety of Children in football, the Saints are committed to:

Ensuring the safety and well-being of Children who participate in Saints activities and ensuring that their experiences within football in the league are positive;
Ensuring Children are empowered and know what behaviour is and is not acceptable; from people around them at our club.
Ensuring that Children know how to report (and where to report) an incident and feel empowered to do so if they are either subject to or become aware of, potential abuse or misconduct.
Prioritising and addressing the concerns of Children about their safety;
Undertaking thorough screening processes to reduce the risk of people with improper motives being involved in the Saints activities.
Communicating openly with parents of Children and always ensuring the safety of Children is paramount
Everyone needs to remain vigilant to ensure best practice standards about Child safety are utilised in delivering the Saints services and activities.

In addition to the above, also take reasonable steps to promote the cultural safety of Aboriginal Children and Children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds as well as promoting the safety of Children with a disability.

Policies coming soon for 2025.

Lifeline - 13 11 14
1800 Respect - 1800 737 732
MensLine Australia - 1300 789 978
Kids Helpline - 1800 551 800
Beyond Blue - 1300 224 636

Police without the Sirens 131 444

Police or emergency services 000

You can find useful information from the AFL on Child Safety here:
https://play.afl/learning-resources/safeguarding?filter=

Be safe, feel safe & play safe

Anyone can make a complaint about anything at our club.

If you would like to register a complaint, please fill in the form below.

Of course if there is an urgent situation, alert a committee person immediately.
If anyone is in immediate danger please call the police on 000.

If you are making a formal complaint please provide as much detail as possible, including:

- The name of the person or organisation you are making the complaint against

- Their role or position

- A description of the alleged breach(es), including details of: who was involved, what happened, and when

- How you found out about the breach

- The date(s) and location(s) of the alleged breach

- Names and contact details of any witnesses

Maintain confidentiality following the submission of a report/complaint to protect the integrity of the process and the alleged respondent.