Safeguarding

CHILD SAFETY STATEMENT


Blue Jays Netball is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and supportive environment for all children and young people involved in our Club.

We recognise that children have the right to feel safe, respected and heard, and we take our responsibility to protect their wellbeing seriously. Blue Jays Netball has zero tolerance for any form of child abuse, neglect, bullying or discrimination.

We are committed to:
  • Upholding the Queensland Child Safe Standards
  • Promoting the safety, wellbeing and rights of all children
  • Creating a culture where children feel confident to speak up
  • Ensuring all coaches, volunteers and officials understand their responsibilities
  • Responding promptly and appropriately to any concerns about a child's safety

All coaches, volunteers and committee members are expected to act in accordance with our Child Safety & Wellbeing Policy, and Code of Conduct.

If a child, parent or guardian has concerns about safety or wellbeing, they are encouraged to raise this with a committee member, preferably our Vice President (vicepresident@bluejaysnetball.com). All concerns will be taken seriously and handled confidentially.

Blue Jays Netball is proud to be an Affiliated Club of Brisbane Netball Association, and is committed to maintaining a child-safe sporting environment for all participants.

CHILD SAFETY POLICIES


Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy — last revised June 2026


Recruitment, Screening & Working With Children Policy — last revised June 2026

CHILD SAFETY STANDARDS


The 10 Child Safe Standards are one of two components of Queensland's Child Safe Organisation system and must be implemented by businesses or organisations working with or providing spaces and facilities for anyone aged 17 years and under.

Around 40,000 organisations will need to show they are child safe through meeting these Standards. This includes small volunteer and community groups and sole traders, through to large and well-established organisations, such as hospitals, schools and churches. More information can be found on their website.


Standard 1 — Leadership and Culture
Child Safety and wellbeing is embedded in the entity's organisational leadership, governance and culture. 

Standard 2 — Voice of Children
Children are informed about their rights, participate in decisions affecting them and are taken seriously.

Standard 3 — Family and Community
Families and communities are informed and involved in promoting child safety and wellbeing.

Standard 4 — Equity and Diversity
Equity is upheld and diverse needs respected in policy and practice.

Standard 5 — People
People working with children are suitable and supported to reflect child safety and wellbeing values in practice.

Standard 6 — Complaints Management
Processes to respond to complaints and concerns are child focused.

Standard 7 — Knowledge and Skills
Staff and volunteers of the entity are equipped with the knowledge, skills and awareness to keep children safe through ongoing education and training.

Standard 8 — Physical and Online Environments
Physical and online environments promote safety and wellbeing and minimise the opportunity for children to be harmed.

Standard 9 — Continuous Improvement
Implementation of the Child Safe Standards is regularly reviewed and improved.

Standard 10 — Policies and Procedures
Policies and procedures document how your organisation is safe for children.

The 10 Child Safe Standards can be explored on the QFCC Website.

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