Safeguarding Children & Young People
All children and young people who participate in footy have the right to be safe, feel safe and play safe.
Coaches, Coordinators and Clubs
Coaches, Coordinators and Clubs
Situations where people simply feel uncomfortable at footy are things that every Committee and Club volunteer must take very seriously. Having any role at any grassroots footy club is important to help people enjoy their time whilst involved at the club and being connected within the community.
As a result, we have provided a wealth of information to help clubs navigate the complexity associated with this critical topic.
Webinar
The Safeguarding Children & Young People webinar is intended to educate and raise child safeguarding awareness for AFL staff, leagues and clubs. The webinar covers the following topics:
- The AFL role in child safeguarding
- Roles and responsibilities
- Refresher: What is child safeguarding?
- What the AFL expects of clubs and how the AFL supports clubs
Guides
Please refer to our comprehensive guides designed to support the integral roles of coaches, coordinators, and clubs in fostering a safe, inclusive, and enjoyable sporting environment.
Recognising the immense responsibility that comes with shaping the experiences of young athletes, we have developed a number of guides to support the implementation of the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations and various child safe standards.