Safeguarding Children and Young People
Looking after our kids
Policies & Codes
Australian Cricket’s Policy for Safeguarding Children and Young People
Australian Cricket’s Looking After Our Kids Code of Behaviour for Affiliated Associations, Clubs and Indoor Centres
Australian Cricket’s Looking After Our Kids Code of Behaviour for Australian Cricket Personnel
Commitment Statement for Safeguarding Children & Young People
Videos
Why is child safety important?
Snapshot of Australian Cricket’s Looking After Our Kids Code of Behaviour
Resources
Looking After Our Kids Action Plan
This resource assists committee members within affiliated associations and clubs to adopt Australian Cricket’s Policy for Safeguarding Children and Young People and deliver a child safe sport.
Australian Cricket’s Looking After Our Kids Action Plan
Links to individual Action Plan resources:
Code of Behaviour
Resources to assist with implementing Australian Cricket’s Looking After Our Kids Code of Behaviour for Affiliated Associations, Clubs and Indoor Centres:
- Image Consent & Release Form
- Livestreaming Consent & Release Form
- Member Protection Declaration
- Parent/Guardian Transportation/Pick Up Approval Form
Child Safety Officer Toolkit
The Australian Cricket Child Safety Officer (CSO) Toolkit is a collection of resources designed to assist CSOs to promote a culture of child safety within their club, association or indoor centre. It includes:
- Templates to help you promote child safety
- Templates to help you talk about child safety
- Resources assisting you to empower children and young people
Case Studies
Quinns Rocks Junior CC
This video highlights the amazing benefits a junior player leadership group can provide, including:
- Boosting the confidence of children
- Valuing children and providing safe, inclusive environments
- Critically, encouraging them to speak up if something isn’t right
South Hobart / Sandy Bay CC
In this video, members of Sandy Bay detail the benefits of their partnership with Relationships Australia and the Speak Up! Stay ChatTY! program. The program created an environment where:
- Kids feel safe and resilient
- Kids have the confidence to speak up if they feel upset
Report an Allegation or Concern of Child Abuse
- 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.
Other Resources
For further information on Member Protection and Member Protection Information Officers across Australian Cricket, click here