This policy applies to all:

• Coaches
  
• Team managers
  
• Volunteers
  
• Committee members
  
• Officials
  
• Contractors and service providers
  
• Anyone working with or around children at BBFC activities
  

It covers all club environments including training, matches, events, travel and online interactions.

Any person in a role that involves working with children must:

• Hold a valid NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC)
  
• Provide their WWCC number to the club before commencing their role
  
• Keep their WWCC current for the duration of their involvement
  

BBFC verifies WWCC numbers in accordance with NSW Office of the Children’s Guardian requirements.

Roles requiring a WWCC include, but are not limited to:

• Coaches and assistant coaches
  
• Team managers
  
• SAP staff
  
• Regular volunteers working directly with children
  
• Anyone in a position of authority or supervision
  

Parents assisting occasionally (for example, helping at a one-off training session) may not require a WWCC but must be supervised by a WWCC-cleared adult.

All adults involved with BBFC must:

• Treat children with respect and dignity
  
• Act within professional boundaries
  
• Use appropriate language and behaviour at all times
  
• Avoid being alone with a child where possible
  
• Follow club policies and competition rules
  

Any form of abuse, discrimination, harassment or inappropriate behaviour will not be tolerated.

Adults working with children must:

• Follow the BBFC Photo & Media Policy
  
• Avoid private or inappropriate online communication with children
  
• Use official club channels where communication is required

Any concerns regarding the safety or wellbeing of a child must be:

• Taken seriously
  
• Reported promptly to a club official or committee member or via email - info@byronbay.com.au
  

Where required, matters will be referred to:

• NSW Office of the Children’s Guardian
  
• Police or relevant authorities
  

BBFC supports a culture of reporting and will not tolerate retaliation against anyone who raises a concern in good faith.

Breaches of this policy may result in:

• Removal from a role or activity
  
• Disciplinary action
  
• Reporting to external authorities where required

For questions about WWCC requirements or child safety at BBFC, please contact:

info@byronbayfc.com.au