Policies
Safeguarding Children and Member Protection Information Officer
Vermont Tennis Club (the Club) has appointed a Member Protection Information Officer (MPIO) as part of the Club's adoption of Tennis Australia’s Safeguarding Children Policy. The MPIO has been developed as part of Tennis Australia's ongoing commitment to the health, safety, and well-being of its members and participants.
The Club does not tolerate any form of abuse, neglect, harassment, unlawful discrimination, vilification, victimisation, indecency or violence against any adult or child by any person, and such conduct is a breach of the Tennis Australia Member Protection Policy (Policy). A link to the Policy is found here:
Member Protection is all about the practices and procedures which protect our members, including players, parents, coaches and officials; the Policy is binding on all State associations and affiliated clubs.
The Club adheres to the Tennis Australia Member Protection Policy and its own Code of Conduct, which can be found on the Club’s website:
https://play.tennis.com.au/vermonttennisclub
Our MPIO is Di Li. The MPIO is the first point of contact for any enquiries or complaints regarding harassment, abuse, and other alleged breaches of the Policy.
Di may be contacted on 0469356340 or E: [email protected]
The role of the MPIO is to:
- Listen and act as a sounding board,
- Clarify basic points and concerns,
- Refer to the Tennis Australia Safeguarding Children Code of Conduct and explain what constitutes inappropriate behaviour,
- Explain the complaint process and options available under the Tennis Australia Member Policy
The club MPIO does not:
- Intervene,
- Take sides or judge,
- Investigate, or
- Give advice
- Advocate
The MPIO is required under certain circumstances to report matters directly to Victoria Police and/or the Tennis Australia Integrity Unit.