Safety
Overview of the Safeguarding Children and Young People Framework
Rugby league administrators, officials, members and volunteers often have a high level of interaction with Children and Young People. As such, they play a major part in providing a safe and positive environment for them to participate. Coaches, in particular, work closely with Children and Young People, and have important responsibilities for ensuring their safety and welfare.
The NRL have developed the Safeguarding Children and Young People Framework for those who participate in the game of rugby league.
If you have any issues you would like to report to the NRL please contact us.
Additional resources
National Office for Child Safety
Child safe check-ups/seminars (NSW Childrens Guardian)
Play by the Rules online child protection course
Pre-employment screening: Working with Children Checks and Police Checks
Finding Help and Support
If someone is in immediate danger of harm or if the matter is an emergency dial 000
Police non emergency 131 444
Child Protection Helpline 132 111
24-hour telephone assistance is available through:
- Lifeline - 13 11 14
- 1800 Respect - 1800 737 732
- MensLine Australia - 1300 789 978
National Rugby League
Peter Reeves
- NRL Program Manager
- +61 2 9359 8500
- safechildren@nrl.com.au
Policy Download
Safeguarding Policy - NRL
This Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy provides an outline of how the NRL Safeguarding Children and Young People Framework will operate.
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Child Safe Code of Behaviour - NRL
The purpose of this code is to describe the standards of behaviour expected from officers, employees, volunteers and participants of the NRL (NRL People) while carrying out duties in the presence of Children and Young People.
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Complaints and Reporting - NRL
This Safeguarding Children and Young People Complaints and Reporting Procedure sets out the procedure that all NRL People must follow to meet their responsibilities....
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Induction and Training Requirements - NRL
This NRL Safeguarding Children and Young People Induction and Training Requirements (Induction and Training Requirements) provides an outline of how NRL will deliver its commitments to keeping Children and Young People in rugby league safe by providing induction and training to NRL staff, contractors, consultants employees and volunteers (NRL People).
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Recruitment and Screening - NRL
Supporting NRL Clubs to adopt The National Rugby League Child Protection and Safeguarding Children Policy.
State Policy and Information
Member Protection Information Officers (MPIO)
Each state has a MPIO who is available to provide information and guidance on complaints procedures - they are the 'go to' person if you want to discuss problems at your club/association.
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