Our Child Safeguarding Commitment

Our Promise to Young Players

At United Hockey Club, we believe that every child who steps onto the turf has the right to feel secure, respected, and heard. Our club is dedicated to fostering a culture where the safety of children and young people is not just a policy, but a core part of how we play and operate.

Our Commitment

To maintain this environment we commit to the following:

  • Zero-Tolerance for Harm:  We have no place for abuse, neglect, or any form of harm. We always act in the best interests of the child, ensuring their wellbeing takes priority in every club decision.

  • Cultural Safety & First Nations Respect: We recognise that a safe environment is one that values identity. We are committed to ensuring First Nations children and those from all cultural backgrounds feel safe, respected, and free from racism.

  • A Shared Responsibility: Safety is a team effort. Every member of the United community is responsible for upholding these standards.

  • Safe People & Background Checks: We strictly adhere to ACT legislative requirements by ensuring all coaches, managers, and officials working with our junior teams hold current ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registrations.

Our Standards of Care

United Hockey Club holds itself to the highest standards of child safety. Our operations are governed by:

  • The ACT Child Safe Standards (mandated under the Human Rights Commission Act 2005).

  • The Hockey Australia National Integrity Framework (NIF).

  • The ACT Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011.

Keeping You Informed

We value parents and carers as partners. We keep our families involved through:

  • Transparent Communication: Providing regular updates via email and WhatsApp regarding club activities, schedules, and safety protocols.

  • Accessible Support: Ensuring our Child Safeguarding Officer is available to discuss any questions or concerns.

Taking Action

United Hockey Club remains proactive by:

  • Providing our volunteers with resources to understand their roles under the National Integrity Framework.

  • Maintaining a confidential reporting process for any safety concerns.

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