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The Importance of Integrity: Raising the bar on member protection and child safeguarding

Promotion of good ethics and values in sailing clubs and organisations provides a level of confidence in sailing activities which helps to develop the number of people becoming interested in the sport and in the sailing community as a whole.

Integrity QLD

Thu 03 Aug 2023

NSW Child Safeguarding for Clubs

Here are the recordings of the recent child safeguarding in sport and recreation webinars from the Office of the Children’s Guardian. You are welcome to share the links to the videos and pdf handout with anyone who you think would find them helpful.

NSW Club News Integrity

Tue 04 Jul 2023

Learn about child safeguarding

Sailing clubs, class associations and Discover Sailing Centres all share a responsibility to keep Children safe from abuse and neglect. There are ample resources to help understand what the responsibilities entail.

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Thu 22 Jun 2023

Assess your club’s progress on the National Integrity Framework

Since Australian Sailing adopted the National Integrity Framework (NIF) on 31 March 2022, clubs around Australia have made fantastic progress on implementing the NIF and improving their integrity management. As we approach the first anniversary of the NIF implementation, it’s a good time to review your club’s progress and find any areas for improvement.

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Wed 15 Feb 2023

How does the National Integrity Framework affect existing policies?

Clubs reviewing their integrity management strategy often ask us whether they need to have their own integrity policies, or whether they need to formally adopt the National Integrity Framework (NIF). This article will explain the similarities and differences between each.

Integrity

Thu 15 Dec 2022

How are integrity complaints made?

The Complaints, Disputes and Discipline Policy has been designed to ensure integrity complaints are dealt with efficiently and that participants in sailing have confidence that prohibited conduct will be resolved using the most appropriate process.

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Thu 01 Dec 2022

What is the role of an MPIO under the National Integrity Framework?

A Member Protection Information Officer (MPIO) is the first point of contact in a club or sporting organisation for any enquiries, concerns or complaints around harassment, abuse and other inappropriate behaviour.

Integrity

Mon 31 Oct 2022

What exactly are your child safeguarding responsibilities?

You’ve heard about the Child Safeguarding Policy, one of the six policies in the National Integrity Framework. But what other obligations do you have?

Integrity

Mon 31 Oct 2022

Child safeguarding when appointing volunteers and staff

Your club’s committee can lead the way by implementing child safe screening and Working With Children Checks when appointing volunteers and employees.

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Wed 06 Jul 2022

Changes to National Integrity Framework policies May 2022

To ensure that the National Integrity Framework is fit for purpose and current, some changes made to several policies effective immediately.

Integrity National ACT NSW QLD VIC NT WA SA TAS

Wed 27 Apr 2022

Australian Sailing leads the way on child safeguarding

Taking actions to adopt and implement the Child Safeguarding Policy is the best way of leading the way for any sailing organisation.

Integrity National

Wed 13 Apr 2022

What is bullying and harassment

People have a right to be protected from bullying and harassment. These are oft-used terms but they have a specific meaning and must be properly identified.

Integrity

Thu 07 Apr 2022

Anti-Doping for Parents

Parents of young athletes should know about the Anti-Doping rules, doping risks, healthy sport culture, nutrition and the risks of supplement use.

Integrity

Sat 02 Apr 2022

I wouldn’t bet on that!

The manipulation of races or regattas undermines the integrity of sailing and the National Integrity Framework aims to protect that integrity through the Competition Manipulation and Sports Wagering Policy.

Integrity

Wed 30 Mar 2022

Anti-Doping for Medical Personnel

Sport and Exercise Physicians and other medical practitioners working with athletes play an important part in Anti- Doping and maintaining a clean sport.

Integrity

Tue 29 Mar 2022