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:

• Child Safety Officer Position Description

• Endorsing the Australian Cricket Safeguarding Children & Young People Framework

• Promoting the Australian Cricket Safeguarding Children & Young People Framework

• Recruitment, Screening and Induction

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

Child Safety Officer Toolkit

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

Play by the Rules - Online Child Protection Course