Child Safe Standards
WBA operates in accordance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards, ensuring our policies, procedures, and culture actively protect children and young people from harm.
Child Safety & Integrity
safeguarding our basketball community.
The safety and wellbeing of every child in our basketball community is our highest priority. We are committed to a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment — free from abuse, bullying, or harm.
Victorian Child Safe Standards
Basketball Victoria Affiliated
WBA Policy
Our commitment.
At Warragul Basketball Association, we are committed to creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for all young participants. We follow the Victorian Child Safe Standards and support the rights of all children to feel safe, respected, and empowered.
WWCC & Screening
All staff, coaches, and volunteers are required to hold a current Working With Children Check linked to WBA or their relevant club, and to undertake regular child safety training.
Basketball Victoria
Our child safeguarding policies are aligned with Basketball Victoria's Child Safeguarding Policy, Code of Conduct, and the National Integrity Framework.
Integrity & Fairness
All concerns and complaints are handled according to current policy, legislation, and procedural fairness principles — ensuring every person is treated respectfully and equitably.
Meet Our
Child Safety & Integrity Officer.
WBA has appointed a Child Safety & Integrity Officer (CSIO) — a specialist role responsible for child safeguarding, integrity oversight, online safety, Member Protection, and complaints management. This role serves as WBA's designated Child Safeguarding champion under the Victorian Child Safe Standards and also fulfils the responsibilities of a Member Protection Information Officer (MPIO).
Our CSIO is a dedicated, trained member of our team who is approachable, trustworthy, and equipped to provide guidance, support, and direction on any concern related to child protection, wellbeing, integrity, or online safety.
Dave is filling this position in the interim while we recruit. We are currently accepting Expressions of Interest — see below.
Role Overview
Responsibilities of the CSIO.
The Child Safety & Integrity Officer is the primary point of contact for all child safety concerns, complaints, safeguarding queries, and online safety matters from children, families, coaches, and basketball personnel.
Promote a child-safe culture throughout our Association and affiliated clubs, ensuring all young people and families feel safe, welcome, and heard.
Be the first point of contact for anyone — players, parents, volunteers, or staff — with concerns about child safety, wellbeing, or integrity.
Receive, assess, and triage all child safety concerns and integrity complaints, determining the appropriate management pathway.
Liaise with Basketball Victoria's Integrity Team, Victoria Police, the Commission for Children and Young People (CCYP), and other relevant agencies as required.
Lead WBA's online safety and eSmart program, including developing and monitoring WBA's social media policy and advising on online safety matters involving players, families, or officials.
Provide education and guidance to staff, volunteers, coaches, and officials on safeguarding, integrity, and online safety obligations.
Support recruitment screening processes, including WWCC compliance and relevant background checks.
Maintain accurate and confidential records of all concerns, actions taken, and outcomes, and report regularly to the WBA Board.
How To
Report a concern.
No concern is too small. We encourage everyone to speak up — all concerns are taken seriously, handled respectfully, and managed in line with our child protection procedures.
If a child is at immediate risk of harm — call 000 first. Do not wait. Your first priority is the child's safety.
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Contact our CSIO directly
Reach out to our Child Safety & Integrity Officer by email or phone. All communications are treated with sensitivity and discretion. You may also speak to any WBA staff member if you are unsure where to start.
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Your concern is assessed
The CSIO will assess and triage the concern, determining the appropriate response pathway — whether that is local resolution, referral to Basketball Victoria's Integrity Team, or mandatory reporting to Police, Child Protection, or the CCYP.
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Action is taken
All concerns and complaints are handled according to current policy, legislation, and procedural fairness principles. You will be kept informed of next steps where appropriate and permissible.
Confidentiality: Concerns can be raised in confidence. WBA is committed to protecting the privacy of all parties involved, while meeting its legal obligations under mandatory reporting requirements.
We're Recruiting
Expression of interest.
Are you passionate about child safety and sport integrity? WBA is seeking expressions of interest for the volunteer Child Safety & Integrity Officer role — a meaningful, honoured position at the heart of our community, supported by an honorarium determined annually by the Board.
download full role descriptionWhat you'll do
- Champion child safeguarding across WBA & clubs
- Manage integrity complaints & safeguarding concerns
- Lead our eSmart & online safety program
- Serve as WBA's MPIO
Who we're looking for
- Background in policing, law, social work, education or psychology
- Experience in complaints, investigations or misconduct handling
- Knowledge of child safeguarding frameworks & duty of care
- WWCC & Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
Submit your expression of interest
Complete the form below and we'll be in touch. All enquiries are treated in confidence.
Further Information
Useful resources.
Basketball Victoria
Victorian Government
Online Safety
Emergency & Support
- Emergency 000
- Child Protection Hotline 13 12 78
- Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800
- 1800 RESPECT 1800 737 732
Warragul Basketball Association — keeping every child safe in our community.
email childsafety@warragulbasketball.org.au