Child Safe Standards
The Bendigo Basketball Association is dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of every child and young person, standing firm in supporting their rights and upholding a child-safe environment at all times. Additionally, we are committed to supporting affiliated Clubs, Associations and Programs to create a safe and inclusive environment for all children.
To achieve this, the program adheres to the 11 Child Safe Standards introduced by the Victorian State Government in 2022. These standards aim to protect children from abuse, empower their voices, and ensure that sporting environments are safe, supportive, and nurturing.
The Bendigo Basketball Association adopts the Child Safe Policy, Child Safe Code of Conduct, and the Keeping Young People Safe in Basketball document created by Basketball Victoria available on their website.
The Bendigo Basketball Association is proud to operate within the framework of Basketball Victoria’s approach to the Child Safe Standards, setting the benchmark in child safety and care in sports.
Affiliated Clubs and Associations need to demonstrate that they understand and comply with the Child Safe Standards.
Bendigo Basketball encourages all affiliated Clubs and Associations to utilise the resources below to ensure they are compliant with the legislation and making child safety a priority.
The 11 Child Safe Standards
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- 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 safety and wellbeing is embedded in organisational leadership, governance and culture.
- Children and young people are empowered about their rights, participate in decisions affecting them and are taken seriously.
- Families and communities are informed, and involved in promoting child safety and wellbeing.
- Equity is upheld and diverse needs respected in policy and practice.
- People working with children and young people are suitable and supported to reflect child safety and wellbeing values in practice.
- Processes for complaints and concerns are child focused.
- Staff and volunteers are equipped with the knowledge, skills and awareness to keep children and young people safe through ongoing education and training.
- Physical and online environments promote safety and wellbeing while minimising the opportunity for children and young people to be harmed.
- Implementation of the Child Safe Standards is regularly reviewed and improved.
- Policies and procedures document how the organisation is safe for children and young people.
Support
The Commission for Children and Young People (CCYP) serves as the primary source of information on the Standards.
Vicsport provides assistance by adapting the Standards to the sporting community and provides resources and assistance at this level.
Basketball Victoria further adapts the Standards to the sport of basketball and provides additional resources and assistance.
Resources
Basketball Victoria Child Safe Policy here
Basketball Victoria Child Safe Code of Conduct here
Basketball Victoria Keeping Young People Safe in Basketball here
Basketball Victoria Reporting Suspected Child Abuse here
Basketball Victoria Child Safe Standards Resource webpage
This webpage provides explanation of the Child Safe Standards along with many additional resources to assist adapting them to the sport of basketball in Victoria.
Vicsport Child Safe Sport webpage
This webpage provides an extensive range of resources that are focussed assisting sporting clubs and organisations with the understanding and implementing the Child Safe Standards, and includes a free online education program.
Commission for Children and Young People (CCYP) – Child Safe Standards webpage
This webpage includes detailed explanation on each of the Child Safe Standards, who the Standards apply to, how to apply them, plus additional information.
Commission for Children and Young People (CCYP) – Child Safe Standards Resources webpage
This webpage provides a range of resources to assist with the implementation and monitoring of the Child Safe Standards.
Other Links & Information
Obtaining a Working with Children Check – Website
Child Abuse Royal Commission – Website
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact
Sam Cartwright | BBA Basketball Manager
[email protected]
0427 937 020
