Our Ethos
“Netball Victoria is committed to supporting our committees and volunteers create safe, supportive, and protective sporting environments for children and young people across the Victorian netball community.”
Child Safeguarding Resource Hub
Where to Begin
We appreciate there is a lot to review and you may not be certain where to start.
We recommend starting here:
- With the Child Safeguarding Introductory Checklist. This document outlines simple steps you can implement to meet the compliance criteria of the new Child Safe Standards. Throughout the document you will see links to relevant resources you can reference for full details.
- The Child Safety Comprehensive Review Template. This document is for organisations that are then ready to take a more widespread view of their progress towards meeting the Child Safe Standards.
- The Child Safety Action Plan Template. This document helps work through the next steps to take.


Refer to the Quick Links below to go to your resource.
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11 Child Safety Standards
The Committee & Volunteers
Governance and Reporting
Children (5-12)
Young People (13-18)
Netball Families & Carers
Coaches and Umpires
Child Safeguarding Training
Child Safety in Netball Resources
Resources
Child Safe Practices (previously referred to as Code of Conduct)
Child Safe Practices Declaration Form
E-Safety Guide for Administrators
Child Safe Practices - What Does the Committee Need to Know?
A Guide for Communicating With Young People
Sample Child Safe Complaints Register
Junior Netball Committee - Terms of Reference Template
Child Safe Working Group - Terms of Reference Template
Child Safe Practices Declaration Form (previously referred to as Code of Conduct)
The Standards Require Organisations to have:
Child Safe Standard 1 – Organisations establish a culturally safe environment in which the diverse and unique identities and experiences of Aboriginal children and young people are respected and valued
Child Safe Standard 2 – Child safety and wellbeing is embedded in organisational leadership, governance and culture
Child Safe Standard 3 – Children and young people are empowered about their rights, participate in decisions affecting them and are taken seriously
Child Safe Standard 4 – Families and communities are informed, and involved in promoting child safety and wellbeing
Child Safe Standard 5 – Equity is upheld and diverse needs respected in policy and practice
Child Safe Standard 6 – People working with children and young people are suitable and supported to reflect child safety and wellbeing values in practice
Child Safe Standard 7 – Processes for complaints and concerns are child focused
Child Safe Standard 8 – Staff and volunteers are equipped with the knowledge, skills and awareness to keep children and young people safe through ongoing education and training
Child Safe Standard 9 – Physical and online environments promote safety and wellbeing while minimising the opportunity for children and young people to be harmed
Child Safe Standard 10 – Implementation of the Child Safe Standards is regularly reviewed and improved
Child Safe Standard 11 – Policies and procedures document how the organisation is safe for children and young people
Working With Children (WWC) Check
Get your check so you can do child-related work in around 15 minutes.
Safeguarding Disclaimer
Remember
Child safety is not an add-on or one off exercise. It is a legal requirement that your organisation will need to be compliant with. Having policies and procedures in place is not enough. It’s about creating a culture and environment within sport that is supportive and protective of children.Disclaimer
This information provides general guidance regarding the Child Safe Standards. It should not be considered as a substitute for legal advice.
These documents are designed for the Netball Community and developed utilising and adapting content from:
- Commission for Children and Young People (2021)
- VicSport's Child Safe StandardsThese resources are supported by the Victorian Government.
Contact Us
Have questions or want to learn more about a project, contact us below:
Contact Information Phone (03) 9321 2222 Email engage@netballvic.com.au Website community.netballvic.com.au In writing PO BOX 60
North Melbourne VIC 3051