Safeguarding Children and Young People

Burnie Surf Lifesaving Club’s commitment statement:

• is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child and young person who takes part in our activities, programs, events or services

• is committed to providing children and young people with a positive and nurturing experience

• will support families and the community to promote the healthy development and well-being of all children

• will strive to ensure that children and young people are protected from abuse and harm

• will work to create an environment in which children and young people are safe and feel safe at all times

• will listen to children and young people and address any concerns that they raise with us

• will support our members and the community to report any suspicion, or concern about the mistreatment, or potential mistreatment. of a child or young person

• will challenge the inappropriate behaviour of any of its members or members of the community

• will ensure all children and young people, no matter what cultural ethnicity, language, religion or disability, shall be able to participate in surf lifesaving in a fun and safe environment

• will appoint a Member Protection Information Officer, or equivalent, and ensure this person is trained on the obligations and responsibilities concerning safeguarding children and young people

• will strive to ensure that persons in a position of authority do not harm, abuse or exploit children or young people who are involved in our club

• may not ask for consent to disclose information to police or an external child protection agency in the event we have concerns about the safety or wellbeing of a child or young person.