Child Safety

The Southern Peninsula Basketball Association is committed to the safety and well-being of all children and young people involved in our programs and activities. This commitment extends to all members, staff, volunteers, participants, and other persons within our organisation. We support the rights of the child and will act without hesitation to ensure a child safe environment is maintained at all times.

We are committed to our compliance with the standards, as well as the culture and environment within our organisation is supportive and protective of children. Furthermore, SPBA is committed to creating environments where Aboriginal culture is celebrated and Aboriginal children, families and community members are welcomed and included.

Basketball Victoria Child Safeguarding Policy

We adhere to the Basketball Victoria Child Safeguarding Policy, which sets out our commitment to the safety of children and young people. This policy outlines our procedures and protocols to ensure that our environment is safe for all participants. You can view the full policy HERE.

How to Make a Child Safety Complaint

If you have concerns about the safety or well-being of a child or young person in our association, please follow these steps to make a complaint:

1. Contact a Child Safety Officer: Our Child Safety Officers are trained to handle complaints and concerns sensitively and confidentially. You can find them on our contact page HERE.
2. Fill out the Complaint Form: Provide detailed information about your concern or complaint. You can complete the form HERE. Alternatively you can email childsafe@sthpen.com.au.

We take all complaints seriously and will respond promptly to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all our members.

Keeping Young People Safe in Basketball

We have implemented the following measures to ensure the safety of young people during basketball-related activities:

Travel Form

For any travel associated with basketball activities, parents or guardians should complete a Travel Form. This ensures a team has all necessary information regarding the travel arrangements and the safety of the young people involved. You can download the Travel Form HERE.

Overnight Stay Consent Form

For any overnight stays, an Overnight Stay Consent Form should be completed by parents or guardians. This form helps the person overseeing to ensure that all necessary precautions are taken for the safety of the young people during their stay. You can download the Overnight Stay Consent Form HERE.

More Resources

Basketball Victoria Resources

Basketball Victoria has a range of resources to support our community to promote a child safe environment which can be viewed HERE.

Child Safety Officer Position Description (PD)

Our Child Safety Officers play a crucial role in maintaining a safe environment for all participants. The position description outlines the responsibilities and expectations for this role. You can view the Child Safety Officer PD HERE.

SPBA Member Protection Policy

SPBA also has a Member Protection Policy which is an overarching document which covers the protection of all members. You can view the policy HERE.