Junior Policies

junior
policies

Chaperoning & supervision of minors policy

This policy aims to:

Assist Clubs and Branches to provide a safe and enjoyable Surf Life Saving activities and programs for members particularly children and young people under the age of 18 years, when travelling away with teams or involved in SLS programs or activities;
Increase the participation rate of children and young people in a wide range of activities in safe environments.

MS02 - Chaperoning & Supervision of Minors Policy

Dealing with Police Investigations Criminal Charges Guilty Pleas and or Convictions Policy

This Policy provides direction to, and is binding on, all Surf Life Saving Clubs, Surf Life Saving Supporters Clubs, Branches and SLSQ for and when dealing effectively where a Member is subject to a police investigation or has been charged with and/or convicted of a criminal offence(s).

ms03 - Dealing with Police Investigations Criminal Charges Guilty Pleas and or Convictions Policy

Reviewing & Reporting Disclosures of Harm Policy

The aim of this SLSQ policy and supporting procedures are to assist members/ staff when confronted with disclosures or suspicions of harm, to children and young people. It will enable staff/ members to respond professionally, and as quickly as possible, and in the best interests of the child or young person, under the age of 18, who is the subject of alleged harm.

SLSQ recognises that children and young people are vulnerable members of the community and that extra measures must be taken to protect and support them.

What is a suspicion of harm?

You can suspect harm if:

you are concerned about significant changes in behaviour or the presence of new unexplained and suspicious injuries.

What is a disclosure of harm?

A disclosure of harm occurs when someone, including a child, tells you about the harm that has happened or is likely to happen.

ms04 - Reviewing & Reporting Disclosures of Harm Policy

Blue card screening policy

This policy provides direction to all SLS Clubs, Branches and SLSQ regarding the legislative and compliance requirements of the Blue Card System administered under the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (Act). This policy is also a mandatory component of the SLSQ Child and Youth Risk Management Strategy.

The purpose of this policy is ultimately to maintain the safety and wellbeing of children and adults engaged with Surf Lifesaving in Queensland, through the provision of robust organisational practices and procedures in line with the legislative requirements for Blue Card Screening.

The most important consideration when making an employment screening decision is the safety and wellbeing of children, and in particular a child’s entitlement to be cared for in a way that protects them from harm and that promotes their wellbeing.

Pre-Filled SLSQ Blue Card Forms

ADM006 - Completing Blue Card Applications & Submission to Blue Card Services

Blue Card Application Process

Screening Checklist for Organisations Authorised Person/s

B01 - SLSQ blue card screening policy

ADM007 - Working With Children Training Checks - Educational Courses