Safeguarding Children and Young People

New edition Safeguarding Children and Young People policy adopted by QSDCA, July 2023.

This policy is dry but necessary in today’s legal environment. The purpose of it might be viewed by some as obvious and common sense  but the recent history from the Child Abuse Royal Commission (among other examples) shows that the ‘she’ll be right’ approach failed some decades ago.

Since first introduction in 2018, not much has changed about how QSDCA cricket matches are played or any other association business is done. Some changes to registration forms, enrolment forms and some other things like the association personnel who require blue cards have been done.

This new version of the policy means that child abuse issues will continue to be taken seriously. Reports will be investigated properly and those found at fault will be dealt with under the law. Parents and children can be assured that Subbies cricket is a safe place for kids to play cricket.

ABM 23-Jul-2023

Links to the policy and codes documents below.

To Report an Allegation or Concern of Child Abuse

All persons involved in our game play a crucial role in protecting Children and Young People and must follow the process set out in Australian Cricket’s Policy for Safeguarding Children and Young People when making or responding to any complaints or allegations of Prohibited Conduct.

Download Australian Cricket’s Policy for Safeguarding Children and Young People (below) for:

• Definitions – refer to the definitions on pages 8-11 of the Policy if you are unsure whether an allegation, suspicion or concern relates to prohibited conduct.
• Australian Cricket’s procedure for handling complaints and allegations of prohibited conduct – Annexure B.
• Contact details for advice or to report an allegation of child abuse – Annexure E.

Reports can be made via childsafe@cricket.com.au and Cricket Australia’s Core Integrity hotline:
Phone: 1300 FAIR GAME (1300 3247 4263)
Email: or fairgame@coreintegrity.com.au
Online: http://qrs.ly/FairGameCA

In accordance with these policies, the QSDCA has appointed two association Member Protection Information Officers.

• The QSDCA Member Protection Information Officers (MPIO) are:
  Keane White, QSDCA Treasurer Ph 0413 723 741
  
• Jack Johnstone, QSDCA Management Committee Ph 0422 912 291