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CLEAR SAFETY MESSAGE
LIST OF IMMEDIATE SUPPORT OPTIONS
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PURPOSE
Help people quickly identify what to do if there is immediate danger, child safety risk or a need for urgent support.
FIND INFORMATION THAT SUITS YOUR SITUATION
I need support for myself (for someone who may be experiencing DFSV and wants and wants to know where they can get help)
I am worried about someone else (this section will be for a friend, teammate, parent, carer, coach, volunteer or community member who has noticed signs of concern)
Someone has told me they are experiencing abuse (For anyone who has received a disclosure and wants to know what to say and do next)
I am a coach, volunteer or club official (for people who may have extra responsibilities because of their role)
I am worried about a child or young person (for anyone who has concerns about the safety or wellbeing of a child or young person).
I want information about support services
WHAT IS DOMESTIC, FAMILY AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE?
This section should explain that DFSV can include:
- Physical violence or threats
- Sexual violence, sexual harassment or unwanted sexual behaviour
- Coercive behaviours
- Emotional, verbal or psychological abuse
- Monitoring, tracking, constant contact
- Humiliation, intimidation and threats
- Financial control
- Isolations from family, friends, teammates or community
- Abuse that uses children, family, culture, visa status, disability, money, religion/spiritual beliefs, housing or community reputation as a form of control
This section will be short and practical and not provide legal definitions.
WHAT MIGHT CONCERN LOOK LIKE IN THE FOOTBALL COMMUNNITY
GUIDANCE FOR SPECIFIC ROLES
This section responds to the point made in the scoping meeting that there is not one simple audience – the webpage needs to work for a broad community, while also giving specific guidance to people with higher duties of care or more formal roles. This section could be presented as accordion/expandable role-based guidance.
Parents, carers, fans and community members
Players and teammates
Coaches, Team Managers and Volunteers
WSW staff, foundation program staff (?) and community program leads
Child Safety & Reporting Obligations
This section should explain:
- If a child or young person is in immediate danger, call 000
- If you are worried a child or young person may be at risk, follow the child safety process
- You do not need to prove harm before raising a concern
- Do not investigate the concern yourself
- Speak to the nominated safeguarding contact, club official, Member Protection Officer or WSW contact
- Keep information private and only share it with people who need to know as part of the safety or reporting process
Include links to relevant NSW specific child safety information
WHO CAN I SPEAK TO AT THE CLUB OR WSW?
At a club level, people may be able to speak with:
- Member Protection Officer
- Safeguarding or Welfare Officer
- Club President or nominated leader
- Coach or team manager, where safe and appropriate
- WSW Nominated Contact
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What if I'm not sure whether it's abuse?
What if the person doesn't want help?
Can I promise to keep it private?
Should I speak to the person who is using abuse?
Should I investigate what happened?
What if my concern involves a child or young person?
What if the person wants support but not through their club?
BUILDING SAFER FOOTBALL COMMUNITIES
Everyone has a role. Responding well maters, but prevention also means addressing disrespect sexism, harassment, intimidation and controlling behaviours early. Coaches and leaders set the tone. Clubs should have clear pathways so people know where to go.
