CHILD SAFE & MEMBER PROTECTION
Bribie Island Surf Life Saving Club is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and supportive environment for children and young people.
We follow Surf Life Saving's child safety requirements and expect all members to play a role in creating an environment where children and young people feel safe, respected and supported.
OUR COMMITMENT TO CHILD SAFETY
Bribie Island Surf Life Saving Club is committed to providing a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for children and young people.
Our Child Safety Commitment Statement sets out our commitment to creating an environment where children and young people feel safe, respected, valued and empowered and where child safety is everyone's responsibility.
NEED TO TALK TO SOMEONE?
If you have a concern, need support or are unsure about what to do, there are people within Bribie Island SLSC who can help.
Lyndell Simpson
Member Protection Information Officer
Confidential and impartial information about concerns and available options.
Terry Mastrogiannis
Child Safety
Officer
Support child safe practices, requirements and reporting pathways.
Andrew Darben
Complaints Manager
Manages complaints, triage and escalation under the SLSA complaints policy.
If you have a concern, need information or are unsure what to do, our club has designated officers who can provide guidance and help you understand the appropriate next steps.
BLUE CARDS & CHILD SAFETY TRAINING
Members undertaking roles involving children and young people must meet the current Blue Card and child safety training requirements relevant to their role.
Child Safe training currently includes the national SLS Child Safe Awareness module and the Queensland specific Child and Youth Risk Management Strategy (CYRMS) module. Requirements may change, so members should refer to current SLSQ information and club communications.
MEMBER PROTECTION AND EXPECTED BEHAVIOUR
Everyone has a role to play in creating a safe, respectful and inclusive club environment.
Our Code of Conduct sets out the standards of behaviour expected of members, volunteers, officials and others involved in Bribie Island SLSC. Member protection policies and complaints processes provide guidance when concerns arise.