Basketball Australia Launches New Child Safety Resources

Basketball Australia has launched new child safety resources, reinforcing its commitment to safeguarding the well-being of children and young people across the national basketball community.

Developed in partnership with eTrainu, the initiative aligns with national child safeguarding principles and best-practice approaches. The resources aim to educate and empower players, coaches, officials, parents, and administrators to ensure basketball remains a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment at every level of the game.

A milestone in safeguarding

Commenting on the launch, Basketball Australia CEO Matt Scriven said: “Every child has the right to feel safe, supported and respected in sport. This launch marks an important milestone in ensuring that child safety becomes a lived commitment across every court, club and competition in the country.”

Lauren Halliwell, Head of Integrity at Basketball Australia, highlighted the collective responsibility of protecting young participants: “Basketball brings communities together, and with that comes the responsibility to protect those most vulnerable. We urge everyone involved in our sport to complete the Safeguarding Children course and champion a culture of safety and trust.”

Key resources available

The new resources include:

• The Safeguarding Children in Basketball online course

• Tools and templates to help clubs and associations embed safe practices

• Practical guidance on responding to concerns and reporting protocols

• A central portal offering training and support for all members of the basketball community

Basketball Australia is calling on clubs, associations, volunteers and stakeholders to actively engage with the new resources and embed child safeguarding into their day-to-day practices, ensuring every child can enjoy basketball in a safe and welcoming environment.

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