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Belconnen Little Athletics Centre (BLAC) endorses all policies published by Little Athletics Australia
Policies
- Sponsorship Guidelines
- Privacy Policy
- Risk Management Policy
- Drug Policy
- Development Policy
- Transgender Inclusion Policy
- Blood Guidelines
- Social Media Policy
- Development Policy
- Social Media Policy – Acceptable Use
- Centres/Clubs affiliating outside their State/Territory
- ALAC Extreme weather policy
Concussion in Sport
Little Athletics Australia endorses the Concussion in Sport Australia Position Statement.
To read further details on concussion in sport click here
National Child Protection Policy
Little Athletics is committed to ensuring the protection and wellbeing of all children and young people who are members of Little Athletics. Our Child Protection Policy has been endorsed by the Association as part of our commitment to proactively ensure the rights of children and young people to safety and to act without hesitation in the maintenance of a safe environment for children.
To view the full version of our Child Protection Policy Click below
LAA National Child Protection Policy – June 2018
Statement of Intent:
Coles Little Athletics Australia recognises the need to make provision for children and young persons, and acknowledges its moral and legal responsibility to ensure that:
- The protection and welfare of the child is paramount
- All children, whatever their age, culture, disability, gender, language, racial origin religious beliefs and/or sexual identity have the right to protection from abuse
- All suspicions and allegations of sexual harm or abuse will be taken seriously and responded to swiftly and appropriately
- All staff (paid /unpaid) working within our sport have a responsibility to report concerns to the appropriate officer
Extent of the Policy:
The Little Athletics Child Protection policy includes all behaviour across all levels of the structure of the Association and all events and functions. The Policy applies to all members, staff, volunteers, visitors, Committee and Board members.
In addition the Policy also applies to personal behaviour by individuals where that behaviour involves the suspicion or act of sexual harm or abuse against a child or young person which may be seen as bringing Little Athletics into disrepute.
Little Athletics’ Responsibilities:
Coles Little Athletics Australia is committed to the protection and wellbeing of all children and young people participating in our programs. Little Athletics believes that children need to know and believe that they have the right to be safe and feel safe at all times. Children are the most vulnerable members of our society. This policy has been developed to promote and enhance the safety and welfare of children.
Little Athletics regards the interests of children as paramount and acknowledges that it is the adults in our society who have the responsibility for protecting children. This policy highlights the need for understanding the complexity of child abuse and emphasises that staff and volunteers must take action when child abuse is suspected
Our Centres’ Responsibilities:
The Little Athletics Centres are committed to ensuring the implementation and compliance with the Child Protection and Risk Management Policy. Our Centres will seek advice and discuss any concerns or issues relating to the Policy with Little Athletics Australia.
Further, our Centres will ensure the distribution and promotion of the Policy to all staff, volunteers and related persons.
Individuals’ Responsibilities:
All staff, volunteers and Committee members must:
- Adhere to the policies and codes of conduct outlined in the Child Protection and Risk Management Policy
- Ensure that all actions and behaviours are conducted in the best interests of the protection and safety of children and young people
- Ensure that their personal behaviour are conducted in the best interests of the protection and safety children and young people
- Remain informed of the policies and codes of conduct as determined by Little Athletics
To view more information click on the Fact Sheet links below-
Coles Little Athletics Australia’s commitment to protecting children- Fact Sheet
Reporting Fact Sheet Disclosure Allegation Fact Sheet Code of Conduct Fact Sheet
Disclosure or allegation Fact Sheet
Insurance:
V-Insurance Group are the insurance brokers for Little Athletics Australia (LAA).
V-Insurance Group, a Corporate Authorised Representative of Willis Australia Limited, are leaders in handling the specific risks of the sports and entertainment industries. For athletes, entertainers, agents, teams, sponsors, promoters, venues, governing bodies and universities, V-Insurance Group offer solutions to the day-to-day exposures they face.
Membership with Little Athletics Australia includes cover under the Little Athletics Australia National Insurance Program. This program is handled by V-Insurance Group (Corporate authorised representative of Willis), our insurance broker.
Details on the Insurance Program, including what is covered, who is covered, how to make a claim and how to increase cover can be found on the link below.
