Kings Park Tennis Club Child Safety Policy and Code of Conduct

From July 1st, 2022 there are 11 Victorian Government Child Safe standards. See

https://ccyp.vic.gov.au/child-safe-standards/the-11-child-safe-standards/#TOC-2

Our code of conduct that addresses each standard is below.
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.

Our code:  All children and young people will be treated in the same manner as anyone else at KPTC.

Child Safe Standard 2 – Child safety and wellbeing is embedded in organisational leadership, governance and culture.

Our code:Coaches, committee members, club members and parents are made aware of this Code of Conduct.

Child Safe Standard 3 – Children and young people are empowered about their rights, participate in decisions affecting them and are taken seriously.

Our code: The club encourages junior representatives to join the committee.

Child Safe Standard 4 – Families and communities are informed, and involved in promoting child safety and wellbeing.

Our code: The club informs members of this Code of Conduct.

Child Safe Standard 5 – Equity is upheld and diverse needs respected in policy and practice.

Our code: All children are treated equally by coaches and club members at KPTC. Junior members are encouraged to do the same.

Child Safe Standard 6 – People working with children and young people are suitable and supported to reflect child safety and wellbeing values in practice. 

Our code: All coaches and committee members have current Working with Children checks. Any person who is alleged to have acted inappropriately will be investigated according to Victorian law.

Child Safe Standard 7 – Processes for complaints and concerns are child focused.

Our code: The club lets members know it has a Member Protection Information Officer (MPIO) (mpio.kptc@gmail.com) for dealing confidentially with child safety complaints. 

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. 

Our code: All coaches and committee members are directed to the material at https://ccyp.vic.gov.au/resources/child-safe-standards/

Child Safe Standard 9 – Physical and online environments promote safety and wellbeing while minimising the opportunity for children and young people to be harmed. 

Our code: This Code of Conduct is posted on the club’s website and social media .

Child Safe Standard 10 – Implementation of the Child Safe Standards is regularly reviewed and improved.

Our code: Insights from any complaints to the MPIO  or any inappropriate acts are shared with the coaches and committee.

Child Safe Standard 11 – Policies and procedures document how the organisation is safe for children and young people.

Our code: A record is kept that this Code of Conduct has been read and agreed to by all coaches and committee members.

If you have any concerns about Kings Park Tennis Club contact the Member Protection Information Officer at mpio.kptc@gmail.com