Child Safety
All sport clubs in Victoria that provide services, programs or facilities for children are required to comply with Child Safe Standards, to ensure that the safety of children is promoted, child abuse is prevented, and allegations of child abuse are properly responded to.
The Child Safe Standards are minimum compulsory standards for all organisations that interact with children and young people. The Standards aim to prevent abuse through a focus on cultural change and help to protect children from the risks of abuse.
On 1 July 2021 the Victorian Government announced new Child Safe Standards to more closely align with the National Child Safe Principles. The New Standards come into effect on 1 July 2022.
If you require assistance in understanding and meeting the Child Safe Standards, we recommend getting in touch with your state sport association.
Working with Children Checks
The Working with Children Check is a screening process for assessing or re-assessing people who work with or care for children in Victoria. If you are a volunteer that works with children you are required by law to have a valid working with children check.
Useful links
Information on the child safe standards and the seven child safe principles
Summary of the New Child Safe Standards
Child Wise Helps sport and recreation clubs become child safe
