Under the umbrella of Rowing Australia and Rowing Victoria every club is committed to ensuring that a diverse range of athletes continue to enjoy our sport for years to come and to providing a safe environment in which to do so.
Rowing Australia has developed this policy to reinforce its commitment to providing an environment for participants of all ages and backgrounds that is safe, free from harassment and abuse, and promotes respectful and positive behaviour and values.
The policy provides a code of conduct forming the basis of appropriate and ethical conduct which everyone must abide by. All State and Territory Associations and rowing clubs will also be required to adopt this policy.
This policy is an essential part of Rowing Australia’s proactive and preventative approach to tackling inappropriate behaviour within our sport. To read the policy click here
The Wentworth District Rowing Club have two MPIO's; Fiona Howard and Bec Marshall. Both can be contact should you have any concerns or issues. Bec: 0419 820 822 or Flo: 0428 276 322
Purpose of the MPIO Role (Why does this role exist?)
The Member Protection Information Officer (MPIO) provides information and guidance on the Member Protection Policy and its complaints procedures - they are the 'go to' person for our members who want to discuss problems at the club, particularly if a formal complaint is being considered.
MPIOs provide information about a person’s rights, responsibilities and options to individuals making a complaint or raising a concern. They can also provide information to administrators and complaint handlers with regard to the Member Protection Policy.
MPIOs play a key role in ensuring Rowing is safe, fair and inclusive. MPIOs do this through ensuring our club people and administrators know their rights and responsibilities and ensuring policies that focus on member protection are being implemented. Such policies may include but are not limited to the complaints policy and procedures, child protection policies, harassment and discrimination policies.
MPIO Key Areas of Responsibility (Over what areas does this role have responsibility and accountability?)
- Listen to complaints and concerns from members
- Provide support, information and options to members in regards to their complaint or concern
- Understand club policies and procedures in relation to complaints, member protection and code of conduct.
- Keep up to date with information relating to Member Protection
- Manage documents relating to child protection and the VIC Working with Children Check
- Maintain confidential records of complaints or concerns
- Assist and provide information to the club committee in relation to Member Protection
Knowledge, skills and behaviour required (Competency)
- They have completed the Member Protection Information Officer Course
- They have good interpersonal and communication skills
- They are accessible and approachable
- They have a good understanding of governing Constitution/By-Laws/Policies and Procedures
- They have good organisational skills
- They have conflict resolution skills
- They have the ability to provide support but not take over conversations
- MPIO’s must hold a valid VIC Working With Children Check
Interactions and Conflicts of interest
An MPIO interacts with the club committee, players, parents, coaches, managers, volunteers, officials, and spectators
- Our MPIO is independent of any decision making at their club and is neutral in their role.
- Our MPIO ensures there is no conflict of interest in any matters they respond to
