Australian Cricket’s Framework for Safeguarding Children & Young People

Child Safe and Member Protection - Cricket Victoria

The Westmeadows Cricket Club endorse and adopt:  

Australian Cricket’s Policy for Safeguarding Children and Young People, Australian Cricket’s ‘Looking After Our Kids’ Code of Behaviour for Affiliated Associations and Clubs, and Australian Cricket’s Commitment to Safeguarding Children and Young People, effective as at 13/8/2024

Cricket Australia- Looking after our kids

A.       the Cricket Victoria Member Protection Policy as updated in August 2024 (MPP);
B.       Australian Cricket’s Commitment Statement and Policy for Safeguarding Children and Young People, along with
          the Looking after our Kids Code of Behaviour for Affiliated Associations, Clubs & Indoor Centres (Child Safe
          Policies); and
C.       the Cricket Victoria Complaints and Resolution Policy,

collectively, the “Victorian Cricket Integrity Policies”, to which links are provided in the email accompanying this form.    

We hereby declare that our organisation will:·
·       meet and promote the standards of behaviour required of all people in Victorian cricket when dealing with 
        adults (MPP Code of Behaviour) and Children & Young People (Looking after our Kids Code of Behaviour);
·       manage complaints in accordance with the Cricket Victoria Complaints and Resolution Policy;
·       meet the expectations and follow the processes outlined in the Victorian Cricket Integrity Policies; and
·       encourage others to understand and comply with the Victorian Cricket Integrity Policies.

 

This includes the legislated Victorian 11 Child Safe Standards:

1)       Establish a culturally safe environment in which the diverse and unique identities and experience of Aboriginal
          Children and Young People are respected and valued
2)       Embed Child Safety and Wellbeing in organisational leadership, governance and culture
3)       Empower Children and Young People so that they know their rights, participate in decisions affecting them and
          are taken seriously
4)       Inform and engage families in respect to child safety and wellbeing
5)       Ensure that equity & diversity is upheld through our policies and practices
6)       Engage volunteers and officials to ensure that they are suitable to work with Children and Young People
7)       Handle complaints and concerns promptly, thoroughly and with a child focused approach
8)       Educate volunteers, staff (if applicable) and officials – in consultation with Cricket Victoria and Cricket Australia -
          to provide them with the knowledge and skills to keep Children and Young People safe
9)       Promote the safety & wellbeing of Children and Young People through physical and online environments
10)    Review and improve our child safe policies, procedures, and practices regularly
11)    Role model behaviour and actions documented in policies, procedures and practices guiding how our
         organisation is safe for Children and Young People

Cricket in Victoria Child Safety Framework Recruitment and Screening Guide  Keeping Kids in Cricket Safe Date created: August 2022 Audience: People involved in Victorian Cricket Associations & Clubs Version: 2022:1 Purpose of Document: Summarise and simplify our responsibilities to keep kids in cricket safe when recruiting people in cricket in Victoria for any role. Actions: • Read and understand • Encourage others to read and understand • Make available and circulate to staff and volunteers Review: August 2023 if not prior Cricket Victoria Contact: Laura Johnston Authorised by: David White General Manager – Community Cricket Cricket Victoria Contents:  Documents                  Page 1. Child Safety Framework Recruitment and Screening Checklist 2 2. Child Safety Framework Interview Guide   4 3. Child Safety Framework Reference Check Template  5 Other relevant documents (see Cricket Victoria website): • Child Safety Framework User Guide • Summary of the Code of Behaviour for Looking after our Kids • Child Safety Framework Parents and Guardians Guide • Kids Guide to Keeping Safe in Cricket (including eSafety tips) • Guidance to deal with Child Safety Concerns • Tips and Scripts for Dealing with Complaints    • Form – Confidential Record of Child Abuse Allegation • Flowchart – Managing Child Safety Concerns  • Victorian Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Summary • Working with Children Check (WWCC) – Club and Association Guidelines • eSafety Guide for Keeping Kids Safe