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CHILD SAFE
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SLSA takes seriously its responsibility to deliver a safe, fair and inclusive
environment for Children & Young People involved in Surf Life Saving.
MAKE A CHILD PROTECTION REPORT
GUIDE TO MAKING A REPORT
LODGE A GRIEVANCE
SURF LIFE SAVING’S COMMITMENT STATEMENT
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Surf Life Saving (SLS) is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all
Children & Young People (CYP) who are involved in SLS. Our policies and
procedures seek to address risks to child safety and to establish child safe
culture and practices in line with the National Principles for Child Safe
Organisations.
We promote equity, respect and diversity by:
• actively anticipating CYP’s diverse circumstances and responding effectively
to those with additional vulnerabilities;
• providing all CYP access to information, support and reporting processes;
• empowering CYP by giving them a voice and encouraging them to speak up on
decisions that affect them;
• creating a fun and positive environment for CYP to be involved in; and
• paying attention to the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander CYP,
CYP with a disability, CYP who identify as LGBTIQ and CYP from culturally and
linguistically diverse backgrounds.
The SLSA Board endorses the Child Safe commitment to keeping CYP safe from abuse
and neglect.
John Baker ESM
SLSA President
Surf Life Saving is committed to the Safeguarding of Children and Young People,
under the age of 18, and acknowledges that a child-safe organisation doesn’t
just happen; it requires conscious action to protect children from harm.
It is imperative that we provide a safe and supportive environment for children
and young people, that focuses on fun, education and building the confidence of
our people through positive learning and development.
Surf Life Saving’s core values include being open, welcome and inclusive and
building stronger and safer communities for everyone. Surf Life Saving empowers
and expects all Surf Life Saving employees, members, board members, affiliated
clubs, consultants, contractors and licensees, to create and maintain a safe
culture for children and young people.
Surf Life Saving is committed to reducing the risks of abuse and harm to
Children and Young People, and will ensure all employees, members, board
members, affiliated Clubs, consultants, contractors and licensees understand and
adhere to SLSA’s Member Protection Policy.
Graham Ford AM
SLSA President
WHAT IS THE CHILD SAFE PROGRAM?
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The Child Safe Program assists Surf Life Saving (SLS) in our commitment to the
protection of Children and Young People (CYP) from abuse, harm and exploitation.
The program builds the capacity of SLS to protect our CYP by providing resources
and education to support clubs to provide a safe environment for all members.
Clubs can begin to provide a safe environment through the development and
implementation of the following key strategies:
• A statement of commitment to child safety
• Implementation of the code of conduct that establishes clear expectations for
appropriate behaviour when dealing with CYP
• Screening, supervision, training and other human resources practices that
reduce the risk of child abuse by new and existing personnel
• Educate and inform members of the signs and indicators of child abuse
• Processes for responding to and reporting suspected child abuse
• Regular communication, awareness and promotion of the Child Safe Program
• Strategies to identify and remove risks to CYP
• Strategies to communicate and promote the participation and empowerment of CYP
within the club
Resources, webinars and an online training course have been developed to assist
all Clubs to achieve these standards outlined above.
The Child Safe Program is underwritten by the Surf Life Saving Australia Child
Safe Policy.
The Safeguarding Children and Young People Program assists Surf Life Saving
(SLS) in our commitment to the protection of children from abuse, harm and
exploitation.
The program builds the capacity of SLS to protect our children and young people
by providing resources and education to support clubs to provide a safe
environment for all members. Clubs can achieve the Australian Sports Commission
Child Safe standards through the development and implementation of the following
key strategies:
* A statement of commitment to child safety
* Implementation of the code of conduct that establishes clear expectations for
appropriate behaviour when dealing with children
* Screening, supervision, training and other human resources practices that
reduce the risk of child abuse by new and existing personnel
* Educate and inform members of the signs and indicators of child abuse
* Processes for responding to and reporting suspected child abuse
* Regular communication, awareness and promotion of the Safeguarding Children
and Young People Program
* Strategies to identify and remove risks to children and young people
* Strategies to communicate and promote the participation and empowerment of
children within the club
Resources, webinars and an online training course have been developed to assist
all Clubs to achieve these standards.
The Safeguarding Children and Young People Program is underwritten by the Surf
Life Saving Australia Member Protection Policy (MPP).
RESOURCES
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CHILD SAFE POLICY
This Child Safe Policy aims to assist all SLS Entities uphold its responsibility
to create a safe, fair and inclusive environment for all Children & Young
People.
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CHILD SAFE COMMITMENT
Surf Life Saving is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all
Children & Young People (CYP) who are involved in SLS. The SLSA Board endorses
the Child Safe commitment to keeping CYP safe from abuse and neglect.
VIEW STATEMENT
CHILD SAFE GUIDELINE
The Child Safe Guidelines have been developed to assist all Surf Life Saving
clubs and members to meet their obligations, specifically relating to children
and young people, under the Surf Life Saving Australia Child Safe Policy.
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CHILD SAFE COURSE
Child Safe Awareness Course provides participants with: an awareness of child
abuse and child protection and the confidence to be able to take appropriate
action when they become concerned for the safety of a child. To have this course
recognised on your Surfguard record please complete the course via the Members
Area.
MEMBERS AREA
MEMBER PROTECTION & INCLUSION
All SLS Entities are committed to the health, safety and general wellbeing of
everyone involved in Surf Lifesaving. This Policy aims to assist SLSA to uphold
its core values and create a safe, fair and inclusive environment for everyone
associated with Surf Lifesaving.
MORE INFORMATION
REPORT CHILD SAFE MATTERS
REPORT
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UNDERSTANDING SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
The Safeguarding Children and Young People Guidelines have been developed to
assist all Surf Life Saving members to meet their obligations, specifically
relating to children and young people, under the Surf Life Saving Australia
Member Protection Policy.
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ONLINE AWARENESS COURSE
Safeguarding Children and Young People Awareness Course provides participants
with: an awareness of child abuse and child protection and the confidence to be
able to take appropriate action when they become concerned for the safety of a
child. To have this course recognised on your Surfguard record please complete
the course via the Members Portal.
VIEW COURSE
SPEAK UP
The Safeguarding Children and Young People program requires constant review and
evaluation. To assist us we would like to hear from you today on how SLS can
make our movement safer for children and young people and to provide feedback on
the Safeguarding Children and Young People Program.
SUBMIT FEEDBACK HERE
MEMBER PROTECTION POLICY
This Policy aims to assist SLSA to uphold its core values and create a safe,
fair and inclusive environment for everyone associated with SLS.
DOWNLOAD POLICY
WEBINARS
The following webinars provide club members and parents/guardians with
information, insights and best practice strategies to dealing with Safeguarding
Children and Young People related topics.
COMING SOON
SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE RESOURCES
The below resources provide club administrators and parents/guardians with the
tools they need to build and support a child-safe environment.
CLUB RESOURCES
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SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE CLUB HANDBOOK
Safeguarding Children Handbook
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Worksheet 1 – Make a Commitment
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Worksheet 2 – Follow the Code of Conduct
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Worksheet 3 – Screen and Recruit the Right People
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Worksheet 4 – Educate and Raise Awareness
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Worksheet 5 – Report
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Worksheet 6 – Engage and Communicate
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Where to Get Help
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Definitions of Abuse
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Indicators of Abuse
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Safeguarding Vulnerable Children
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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A Practical Guide for Touring with Children
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CODE OF CONDUCT
REPORTING
Codes of Conduct for Dealing with Children and Young People in position of
Authority
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Picking Up and Dropping off Guideline and Approval Form
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How to Report Your Concerns About a Child’s Safety
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Guide to Submitting a Report
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Responding to Children and Young People’s Disclosure of Abuse
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Submitting a Report – Video Tutorial
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SCREENING & RECRUITMENT
CREATING A CHILD SAFE ENVIRONMENT
Paid Staff Screening Checklist
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Strategies for Creating a Child Safe Environment
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Involving Youth and Young People
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Club Checklist
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Volunteer Checklist
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HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT A CHILD’S SAFETY?
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If the matter is urgent or the safety, health or welfare of a child or victim is
at risk please call the Police emergency number 000.
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* Awards of Excellence
* Child Safe
* Diversity and Inclusion
* Inclusive Beaches
* Get Involved
* Join the Movement
* Nippers
* Silver Salties
* Beach Warrior
* Innovation Fund
* Work at SLSA
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* News
* National Summer Coastal Drowning Data
* Blog
* Publications
* Media Accreditation Form
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* About Us
* History
* Our Mission
* Our Value
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* Compliance
* Policies
* SLS 2025 Strategic Plan
* Board Members
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