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Child Safety Policy

PART 1: Purpose

No Limits Sports is committed to providing a safe, supportive, and empowering environment for all children and young people who participate in our programs across Australia. This policy outlines our commitment to preventing harm and abuse, ensuring consistent safety standards across all states and territories.

PART 2: Scope

This policy applies to all staff, volunteers, contractors, coaches, and any person representing or engaged by No Limits Sports in any capacity, across all states and territories of Australia.

PART 3: Guiding Principles

  • The safety and wellbeing of children is paramount.
  • All children have the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
  • The views and concerns of children will be respected and taken seriously.
  • Child safety is a shared responsibility between the organisation, staff, families, and the community.
  • All concerns will be acted on in line with national and state-specific legal obligations.

PART 4: Legal Framework

No Limits Sports complies with relevant Commonwealth, State and Territory legislation, including but not limited to:

  • Commonwealth: National Principles for Child Safe Organisations
  • NSW: Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998, Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012
  • VIC: Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005, Working with Children Act 2005
  • QLD: Child Protection Act 1999, Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000
  • SA: Children and Young People (Safety) Act 2017, Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016
  • WA: Children and Community Services Act 2004, Working with Children (Criminal Record Checking) Act 2004
  • TAS: Children, Young Persons and Their Families Act 1997, Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Act 2013
  • ACT: Children and Young People Act 2008, Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011
  • NT: Care and Protection of Children Act 2007, Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card)

PART 5: Definitions

  • Child: A person under 18 years of age.
  • Child Abuse: Includes physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, and exposure to family violence.
  • Harm: Any detrimental effect on a child’s physical, psychological, or emotional wellbeing.
  • WWCC / Equivalent: Working With Children Check or its jurisdiction-specific equivalent.

PART 6: Responsibilities

  • Management/Directors: Ensure this policy is implemented and reviewed regularly.
  • All personnel: Must act in accordance with this policy, complete relevant checks and training, and report any concerns.
  • Child Safety Officer (CSO): Designated lead for child safety matters and reporting. One CSO will be available in each region.

PART 7: Recruitment, Screening and Training All staff and volunteers must:

  • Hold a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) or the relevant jurisdictional equivalent, where required for their role.
  • Complete appropriate recruitment and screening processes, including reference and background checks relevant to the role.
  • Complete child safety induction and training covering expected standards of behaviour, professional boundaries, identifying and responding to child safety concerns, reporting obligations, and the No Limits Sports Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct.
  • Complete required child safety training, including the Geccko Foundations of Child Safety training where required for delivery within OSHC, OOSH and Vacation Care services.
  • Participate in refresher or additional child safety training as required by No Limits Sports, changes to legislation, regulatory requirements, or the requirements of partner organisations.

PART 8: Code Of Conduct With Children

All personnel must:

  • Treat all children and young people with dignity, respect, and fairness.
  • Never use abusive language, threats, or degrading punishments.
  • Avoid unsupervised one-on-one contact where possible.
  • Never develop personal relationships with children outside of the professional context.
  • Report concerns about behaviour of others immediately.

PART 9: Reporting Child Safety Concerns

Any suspicion, disclosure, or observation of abuse or harm must be reported immediately to the Child Safety Officer and relevant authority.

Reporting is mandatory in all jurisdictions. The following are key reporting contacts:

  • NSW: Child Protection Helpline – 132 111
  • VIC: Child Protection – 1300 655 795
  • QLD: Child Safety – 1800 811 810
  • SA: Child Abuse Report Line – 13 14 78
  • WA: Child Protection – 1800 273 889
  • TAS: Strong Families, Safe Kids – 1800 000 123
  • ACT: Child and Youth Protection Services – 1300 556 729
  • NT: Central Intake – 1800 700 250
  • If a child is in immediate danger, call 000.

PART 10: Risk Management

  • All No Limits Sports programs will be assessed for child safety risks.
  • Activities involving overnight stays, travel, or changing facilities will follow strict supervision guidelines.
  • The two-adult supervision rule applies to all programs unless otherwise approved and documented.

PART 11: Communication With Children And Families

  • Children and parents will be informed of their rights, our safety commitment, and how to raise concerns.
  • This policy will be made available on our website and during onboarding for all participants and families.

PART 12: Policy Review

This policy will be reviewed every 12 months and following any incident, change in law, or organisational change. Feedback from staff, children, and families will be considered during reviews.