Hi-Lites is a Child Safe Club. This means:
- We have zero tolerance for child abuse
- We have systems in place to protect children
- We support and respect children with a disability and children from diverse cultures
At Hi-Lites Netball Club we believe that children should:
- Feel comfortable
- Be cared for
- Feel safe and be safe
Remember:
- It is always okay to tell someone if you are not feeling comfortable or safe or if you have been hurt
- If you ever feel unsafe or uncomfortable, we will listen to you and act to help you
- It is okay for you to say NO to an adult if they ask you to do something that makes you feel unsafe or uncomfortable
- It is not okay for anyone to hurt your feelings or your body
Our commitment to child safety:
- Every person in the netball community has a responsibility to understand their role in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people in our care.
- Hi-Lites Netball Club is committed to promoting and protecting the rights of children and preventing abuse from occurring by fostering a culture where children feel safe and empowered to speak up
- Hi-Lites Netball Club seeks to ensure the cultural safety of First Nations children, and acknowledges the importance of providing a culturally sensitive environment for First Nations children
- Hi-Lites Netball Club welcomes children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and children with a disability
- Hi-Lites Netball Club encourages input from families, children and young people in decision making. You can have your say by contacting hilitesnetball@gmail.com
All Sports clubs have an obligation to keep you safe, we do this by complying with the 11 Child Safety Standards. You can find more detail about the 11 child safe standards here:
https://ccyp.vic.gov.au/child-safe-standards/the-11-child-safe-standards/
Why the standards came about:
In April 2012, the Victorian Government initiated an inquiry into the handing of child abuse allegations within religious and non-government organisations.
The inquiry’s final report, “Betrayal of Trust”, made several recommendations that have been acted on by the Victorian Government.
The creation of Child Safety Standards (the Standards) was one of the key recommendations.
The Standards came into effect on 1 January 2017 and applies to sporting organisations that operate and provide sporting services to children within Victoria (including National Sporting Organisations).
The Standards apply to organisations as a whole, not only the areas that work with children.
Please see links below for further information in relation to Netball Victoria's conduct of conduct and child safety policy: