HOOPSTARS Inc

DISCLOSURE OF HARM – effective from 24 Aug 2007    

When confronted with disclosures of harm to children or young people, Hoopstars Inc. will respond professionally and in the best interest of the child or young persons subjected to the alleged harm.

Section 9 of the Child Protection Act 1999 states-:

9. 1) “Harm to a child is any detrimental effect of a significant nature on the child’s physical, psychological or emotional well being.

   2) It is immaterial how the harm is caused.

   3) Harm can be caused by

            (a) Physical, psychological or emotional abuse or neglect.

            (b) sexual abuse or exploitation.

RELATED DOCUMENTS

Code of conduct

• Players
• Parents
• Coaches

Responsibilities of managers and coaches.

Child protection representative position description.

Child protection policy.

WHO MUST COMPLY?

• Volunteers
• Employees
• All staff
• Parents/Caregivers
• Children and young people
• Contractors
• All club members

POLICY

Any disclosure or suspicion of harm is to be acted on immediately. The club child protection representative is to be notified as soon as possible.  The child protection representative will contact relevant authorities immediately.  If the child protection representative is uncontactable, you must contact the Queensland police or the department of child safety and report the disclosure or suspicion. 

MONITORING

The child protection representative is responsible for monitoring this policy, with ratification from the club executive committee.

BREACHES

Breaches may result in cancellation of club membership.

EVALUATION

Policy to be reviewed annually.