New eSafety resources tackle online abuse in sport
eSafety has launched new sport resources to help stem the tide of online abuse from the grassroots to the elite level.
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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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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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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.
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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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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.
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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?
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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