Child Safeguarding
All clubs operating under Rugby Australia and their respective Member Unions are recommended to review their respective state/ territory child safeguarding legislation including the 10 Child Safe Standards.
To get started we encourage clubs to review the
- Child Safety and Wellbeing Club Checklist.
- Child Safety and Wellbeing Commitment Statement.
- Child Safety Officer - Position Description
To strengthen your club’s approach to child safety, we strongly recommend appointing a Child Safety Officer (CSO)/Member Protection Information Officer (MPIO). This role is crucial in leading, coordinating, and championing child safety practices within your club.
Please visit Rugby Australia’s Codes and Policies website to access further information and the following resources:
- Child & Young Person Safeguarding Policy
- Child Safety Resources
- Reporting Information
Additional information on keeping Rugby safe, inclusive and enjoyable for all can also be found below:
- Child Safeguarding - Sport Integrity Australia
- Play by the Rules - Making sport inclusive, safe and fair
- Child Safe Sport - Australian Sports Commission
Each Australian state and territory has its own Child Safeguarding requirements. Please see below resources that support minimum requirements:
