Child Safety
Child Safety & Welfare
At Yarrambat Phantoms Basketball Club, we are committed to providing a safe, inclusive and supportive environment for every child involved in our programs and activities.
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Every participant has the right to enjoy basketball in a positive and safe environment where they feel respected, valued and empowered. We actively support and respect all children, families, coaches, volunteers and members of our community.
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We believe that all children, regardless of age, culture, ability, gender, language, racial background, religious beliefs or sexual identity, should be able to participate in basketball safely, confidently and without fear.
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Our club has zero tolerance for child abuse or inappropriate behaviour of any kind. Any concerns, suspicions or allegations relating to child safety or misconduct will be taken seriously and responded to promptly and appropriately.
Please refer to the following policies and resources for further information:
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Basketball Victoria Child Safety Policy
https://api.basketballvictoria.com.au/api/assets/odupej900740gc4w
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Diamond Valley Basketball Association (DVBA) Child Safe Environment Policy
https://dvbasketball.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/DVBA-Child-Safe-Environment-Policy-21362.pdf
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All child safety transport arrangements must be documented using the Basketball Victoria Child Safety Transport Form.
Please complete the form and submit it to our Welfare Officer via the welfare email address below:
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Child Safety Transport Form
https://api.basketballvictoria.com.au/api/assets/fxtgxd1ton40sws4
Child Safety Policies & Information
Transport Form Requirement
Welfare Contact
National Support Services
Please reach out to the following free national support services if you need help or know someone who does.
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Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Lifeline — 13 11 14
Beyond Blue — 1300 224 636
Kids Helpline — 1800 551 800
Online chat: https://kidshelpline.com.au
1800RESPECT — 1800 737 732
National assault and violence support
MensLine Australia — 1300 789 978
Online/Video chat: https://mensline.org.au
QLife — 1800 184 527
LGBTQIA+ support
Online chat: https://qlife.org.au
Available 3pm – Midnight, 7 days a week
Lifeline Text Support — 0477 13 11 14
Child Safety Form
This report form should only be completed for matters where a child is NOT in imminent danger. All urgent matters should be reported by calling Triple Zero (000).
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This process helps players, parents and families understand where to go with concerns and to know that they are handled in a safe, timely and fair way to ensure we are focused on the wellbeing of all participants within the Phantoms (and outside) community.
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Wellbeing matters will be handled with sensitivity and discretion, with the focus being on supporting those involved.
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Whilst every effort is made to address these matters in a timely manner, we ask that families allow reasonable time for this process.
All concerns are taken seriously and handled confidentially.
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Child safety matters should be acted on immediately. If the child is in danger, please contact police.
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You do not need proof, only a reasonable concern to report
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