MEMBER PROTECTION
In Queensland, Football Australia's Member Protection Framework, including its Safeguarding Policy, aims to ensure a safe and respectful environment for all participants, addressing issues like discrimination, harassment, and abuse, with Football Queensland (FQ) playing a key role in its implementation.
KEY PRINCIPLES AND GOALS:
Football Australia is committed to ensuring that everyone involved in football is treated with respect and dignity.
RESPECT AND DIGNITY
Participants should be free to participate without being discriminated against, harassed, bullied, or abused.
NO DISCRIMINATION
The policy aims to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for all football participants.
SAFE ENVIRONMENT
The policy aims to ensure that everyone involved in Football is aware of their legal and ethical rights and responsibilities.
AWARENESS
Football Australia is committed to ensuring that everyone involved in football is treated with respect.
BEHAVIOUR
Our Protection Policy:
The general principal of the Brothers FC Grievance Procedures is to handle each complaint with respect and discretion to find an outcome that gives both parties the best possible opportunity to continue their role within the Football Club, in a safe and inclusive manner.
Make a Complaint:
The first step in any complaint is to bring the complaint to the attention of the Brothers FC Member Protection Information Officer, John Duiker, whose email is listed below. Clicking the link will open an email directly to him.The role of the Member Protection Information Officer (MPIO) is to give the complainant all the information in relation to his/her options and rights.
mpio@brotherstownsvillefc
Further Information and Resources:
The attachments below outline our member protection policy, our safeguarding policy and the complaints process.
Important Documents:
Link to FA Member Protection Framework