Football CSO & Wellbeing
The CSO role is a volunteer role appointed by the clubs’ committee.
The role will serve as the first point of contact for club community members and others who have concerns about a child or young person within the club and provide advice and support to assist that person with making a report. The CSO will champion the safeguarding message and work with the committee to practically implement the policies and procedures.
Duties and responsibilities
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Communicate and promote awareness and understanding of Safeguarding Policy and Procedures.
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Help adults at the Club understand their obligations to protect children and young people and promote their rights.
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Be the first point of contact for all safeguarding matters.
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Receive and escalate complaints, concerns and incidents to the club, Committee, or the AFL State Entity/AFL for appropriate action.
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Provide regular updates at committee meetings.
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Work with the Committee to assess risks to children and young people within the club and develop strategies and action plans to minimise the risks.
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Ensure the clubs undertakes correct screening of people in accordance with the current safeguarding laws and legislation and that appropriate records are maintained.
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Any other duties required to promote the safety of children and young people.
Wellbeing Officers
Mandy Patton
0409 619 794
Jules Collet
0414 397 171
Please feel free to approach whom ever you feel comfortable with, this also can be your team manager, coordinator or committee member who will then coordinate with the wellbeing officers or CSO.
If anyone would like to be part of this team, please reach out as we can never have too many people involved when it comes to children’s safety.