Child Safety & Policies

Child Safety

The NYP Dragons place the highest priority on child safety, ensuring a secure and supportive environment for every child involved in our programs. We are fully committed to upholding the strictest standards of safeguarding, with all coaches and comittee members undergoing child safety training. Our policies are regularly reviewed and updated to meet industry best practices. At NYP Dragons, every child’s wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do.

Water Polo Victoria's Child Safeguarding Handbook

Water Polo Victoira's Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy

Water Polo Victoria's Child Safety Code of Conduct

If you have any concerns regarding the welfare of a child please fill out this form.

We take all complaints seriously and they will remain confidential with our Child Safety Officer Melissa Di Dontato.

NYP Dragons is inclusive and welcoming to all

At our club, we pride ourselves on creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all young people. We actively celebrate diversity and encourage participation from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people from multicultural backgrounds, people with disability, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. Everyone is treated with respect, kindness, and understanding, and we strive to make sure every person feels seen, supported, and valued. Whether it’s through inclusive programs, accessible facilities, or culturally respectful practices, our goal is to ensure that every person feels like they truly belong.

As a club we stand firmly with Water Polo Australia's Inclusion, Diversity and Equity framework as we believe everyone deserves to play water polo in a safe and welcoming environment.

Water Polo Australia's Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Framework

NYP Dragons adheres to the following procedures to ensure our young people are safe online:

1. Use of electronic communications – emails, text messages and social media communications with a young person include their parent/guardian.

2. Photographs of children and young people are taken within expectations of Water Polo privacy policy e.g. photos taken in context of the program and with parents permission (if under 18 years).

Contact List:

NYP Dragons Child Safety and Complaints Officer - Melissa Di Donato:

Water Polo Victoria Regan Longfield - ceo@vicwaterpolo.com.au

Vicsport -(03) 9698 8100 www.vicsport.com.au/child-safe-standards

The Commission for Children and Young People - (03) 8601 5281 Email: childsafestandards@ccyp.vic.gov.au www.ccyp.vic.gov.au

The Department of Health - Phone: 1300 650 172 https://www.health.vic.gov.au/ https://www.health.vic.gov.au/contact-us Victoria

Police - Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team (SOCIT) - Contact the appropriate local office: https://www.police.vic.gov.au/sexual-offence

Further Resources on Child Safety

Play by the Rules

VicSport Child Safety

eSafety Commisioner

Sport Integrity Australia

Club Guidelines

If you have any complaints or feedback please fill out this confidential form that will go to our Complaints Officer Melissa Di Donato.

Team Expectations and Roles

The document below outlines the expectations that NYP Dragons has of all players, coaches, managers, officials, parents and spectators involved in the club. These guidelines are designed to promote a safe, respectful, fair and enjoyable environment for everyone. All members are expected to be familiar with these standards and follow them during the normal season as well as when traveling with the team.

Team Expectations and Roles

Grievance Procedure

This second document outlines the steps to be taken in the reporting and resolution of any formal or informal grievances or complaints regarding a breach in code of conduct by an NYP Dragons member. It is designed to ensure these instances are dealt with swiftly, sensitively and in a manner that is conducive to a just and balanced outcome.

Grievance Procedure

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