Ice Hockey South Australia (South Australian Ice Hockey Association Inc) is committed to providing and promoting child safe environments. Ice Hockey South Australia has zero tolerance to child abuse and aims to create a child safe and child friendly environment where children feel safe and secure and have fun.  This includes the physical, emotional, cultural and social wellbeing of all children. Ice Hockey South Australia has adopted the national child safe principles as outlined below:
National Principles for Child Safe Organisations

1.       Child safety and wellbeing is embedded in organisational leadership, governance and culture.

2.       Children and young people are informed about their rights, participate in decisions affecting them and are taken seriously.

3.       Families and communities are informed and involved in promoting child safety and wellbeing.

4.       Equity is upheld and diverse needs respected in policy and practice.

5.       People working with children and young people are suitable and supported to reflect child safety and wellbeing values in practice.

6.       Processes to respond to complaints and concerns are child focused. 

7.       Staff and volunteers are equipped with the knowledge, skills and awareness to keep children and young people safe through ongoing education and training.

8.       Physical and online environments promote safety and wellbeing while minimising the opportunity for children and young people to be harmed.

9.       Implementation of the national child safe principles is regularly reviewed and improved.

10.     Policies and procedures document how the organisation is safe for children and young people.

More information on our Child Safe Policies can be found HERE:
To report any concerns please email membersprotection@icehockeysa.com.au
 

To request a WWCC click HERE or contact the IHSA Secretary by email - secretary@icehockeysa.com.au