Safety, Welfare and Member Protection

An Inclusive Club

The SWU Hockey Club rules ensure our club is welcoming, inclusive and safe for all our members and the hockey community.  

Our club rules and procedures - National Integrity Framework


South West United follows the National Integrity Framework (NIF), a set of policies from Sport Integrity Australia and Hockey Australia that help keep our club safe, fair, and inclusive.

The NIF sets clear expectations for behaviour and provides consistent processes for managing concerns, protecting everyone involved in our sport — players, coaches, officials, volunteers, and families.


The 5 Core NIF Policies from Hockey Australia

Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy
Hockey Australia Member Protection Policy
Hockey Australia Complaints, Disputes and Discipline Policy
Hockey Australia Improper Use of Drugs and Medicine Policy

Hockey Australia Competition Manipulation and Sport Gambling Policy


These policies are supported by guidance on prohibited conduct, reporting options, education resources, and Sport Integrity Australia’s independent complaint handling.

Hockey Australia Policies Adopted by Our Club


Other Integrity, Safety & Welfare Documents (Not part of the NIF)


Code of Conduct (also see Club Code of Conduct)

Defines expected behaviour for players, coaches, officials, volunteers, and spectators.

HOCKEY AUSTRALIA CODE OF CONDUCT

Anti‑Doping Policy

Aligns with Sport Integrity Australia and the World Anti‑Doping Code.

The Hockey Australia Anti-doping Policy can be found on the Sport Integrity Australia website. 

Concussion Policy

Provides guidance on identifying, managing, and returning to play after concussion.

HOCKEY AUSTRALIA CONCUSSION POLICY

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Policy

Supports fair and inclusive participation for all members.

HOCKEY AUSTRALIA GUIDELINES FOR THE INCLUSION OF TRANSGENDER & GENDER DIVERSE PEOPLE IN COMMUNITY HOCKEY

Whistleblower Policy

Protects individuals who report misconduct or integrity concerns.

WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY

Privacy Policy TBA!

Explains how personal information is collected, stored, and used.

View Privacy Policy

For more information, visit the official Hockey Australia Integrity Framework.

WHAT IS A MEMBER PROTECTION INFORMATION OFFICER? (MPIO)

A Member Protection information Officer provides information about the rights, responsibilities and options available to an individual making a complaint in sport.  they can also inform and advise sport administrators and complain handlers in Member Protection Policy for specific sports.


DUTIES

  • Provide support for all members
  • Provide Information and options for member behaviour 
  • Keep up to date with information on harassment, discrimination and other forms of inappropriate behaviour
  • Understand and follow club policies and procedures in relation to Member Protection
  • Be accessible and approachable to all club members
  • Maintain confidentiality for all club members

SWU BLUE CARD INFORMATION (Working With Children Check)


Please  note.    An applicant cannot take part in any activity until their card has been finalised.

Anyone who has an expired card needs to fill in the section “application for a new card” when applying online. 

Your current card will become invalid

There are 2 seperate parts to applying for a new card

You first fill in your details that are on your drivers licence

Sign in

You will be sent an account number that is to be sent to our club portal manager

Along with your date of birth and full name

This information willbe checked and the returned to you when the process is finished

You can then continue to finalise your application

If there are any issues you must contact Blue Card in person

The rule that allows a person to coach 7 times in 12 months is for 7 sessions not days or weeks.

Please do not ask anyone other than a parent whose child is participating, to “help out” at training without having a current Blue Card.


eLEARNING COURSES - PLAY BY THE RULES

Courses that will help you learn about inclusive, safe and fair sport. 

Courses are for anyone involved in sport and recreation.
All information is available by contacting our Member Protection information Officer on 0408879693

PLAY BY THE RULES. (Part of Sport Integrity Australia)   www.playbytherules.net.au

Play by the rules offer a huge amount of information and free courses, online resources and information to help create a safe inclusive environment in sport and recreation including information on complaint handling, child protection, bullying.     

.  To find out more about courses elearning-scenarios

.  You can also receive a monthly newsletter

.  Play by the rules have information on this topic and courses you can use to make understanding this issue easier

BULLYING

WWW.play by the rules.com.au


What is Bullying?
 A parent telling their child that they are incompetent, hopeless, useless etc.
A coach alienating an athlete 
Several people ganging up on an individual
Spectators verbally abusing players from the opposition
An athlete calling a referee names and using put-downs 
A parent intimidating a young coach 

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