Workshop 3

This workshop was held at the Campbelltown Sports ground during the week of grand Final excitement. There were representatives from football, soccer, swimming, little athletics and netball. Lots of discussion regarding the role of Child Protection officer and the roles and responsibilities in relation to reporting child abuse. The group had participation from experienced people and included advise from professional people employed and working with children and therefore 'mandatory reporters'. Great discussion for all who attended.

Workshop 2 Canada Bay

The second workshop was held at Concord for Canada Bay council. Representatives from grid iron football, rugby league and cricket attended. Although a small number we had engaging conversations considering a range of scenarios and what if.. problem solving. A most interactive night and quite possibly be repetaed at a later time in the year.

Workshop 1 Sutherland Council

The first workshop for the Child Protection Information sessions took place at Hazelhurst Regional Gallery and Arts centre at Gymea.

Sporting representatives from the Sutherland Shire attended this session run by


SWSI TAFENSW in partnership with

NSW Department of Sport and Recreation.


Sports represented included: Surf Life Saving, Water Polo, AFL, Soccer, Baseball and gymnastics. The program is designed to provide sporting organisations an overview of
The NSW Department of Sport and Recreation 5 step process to help in creating a
safer environment for children. The steps promoted include:

1. Undertake the Working with Children Check
2. Appoint a Child Protection Officer
3. Establish a Child Protection Policy (include a Code of Conduct for members)
4. Manage allegations of child abuse (by establishing sound organisational Child Protection Practices)
5. Report incidents

Practical responses to child protection begin with small steps and the 5 Steps to creating a safer environment for children will minimise the risks to children in your sport.Education, training and awareness will also help to protect coaches and volunteers in sport and reduce the likelihood of allegations.


Sutherland council is proactive in providing and encouraging training for sporting organistaions in the Shire. This weblog provides follow up and the oppprotunity for people to ask questions and promote discussion on examples of what if.....

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Child Protection Seminars

Locations:

Course 1: Thursday 1 September,2005 - The Theatrette, Hazelhurst Regional Gallery,
Cnr. The Kingsway & Talara Road, Gymea

Course 2: Tuesday 13 September, 2005 – Concord Community Centre,
1A Gipps Street Concord.

Course 3: Monday 19 September, 2005 – The Athletic Centre
Campbelltown Sports Stadium

Course 4: Tuesday 15 November, 2005 – Amenities Room, State Office Block
Crown Street, Wollongong

Course 5: Thursday 17 November, 2005 - Room 209, Sports House,
Wentworth Park Sporting Complex,
Wattle Street, Ultimo.

Course 6: 2006 (Date and Venue yet TBC)