Member Protection
West Beach SLSC is committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of all members and are dedicated to providing a safe environment for those participating in Surf Lifesaving. We want Surf Lifesaving to be fun, enjoyable and safe for all.
As part of the community, each individual makes a commitment to actively encourage behaviours that promote a supportive and nurturing environment and contribute to SLS SA’s mission of saving lives, creating great South Australians and building better communities.
West Beach SLSC adopts and enforces the SLSA Member Protection Policy. The policy aims to assist SLSA to uphold its core values and create a safe, fair and inclusive environment for everyone associated with Surf Life Saving. It sets out Surf Lifesaving’s commitment to ensure that every person involved in Surf Lifesaving is treated with respect and dignity and protected from Bullying, Discrimination, Harassment and Abuse. It also seeks to ensure that everyone involved in Surf Life Saving is aware of their legal and ethical rights and responsibilities, as well as the standards of behaviour that are expected of them.
Member Protection Information Officer (MPIO)
An important role within community and sporting organisations is that of the Member Protection Information Officer (MPIO). They provide information and guidance on complaints procedures and are the first point of call in the club for any enquiries, concerns or complaints about harassment, abuse or other inappropriate behaviour. The MPIO provides information about possible ways to resolve the issue and offers moral support to the person who raises the concern or the person who is the subject of the alleged behaviour. The MPIO will treat all information as strictly confidential. They are impartial and do not investigate or mediate complaints.
If you require assistance please contact the club Member Protection Information Officer, Sarah Kemp.
Member Protection Documents
Member Protection Documents
SLSA Member Protection Policy 6.05
SLSA Child Safe Policy 6.04
SLSA Child Safe Policy 6.04 SA Addendum
SLSA Complaints Resolution Policy 6.06
Child safe officers
If you have any concerns or issues, please contact the club Child Safe Officers
Jess Ireland
Child Safe Officer
Kevin Richardson
Child Safe Officer
Child Safety
West Beach SLSC has formally committed to keeping children and young people safe and so this becomes an integral part of WBSLS culture and operations. You can read the Club Commitment Statement below
Club Commitment Statement
Related documents
SLSA Child Safe Commitment 6.04A
Child Safe Code of Conduct
Mandatory Reporting Resource Sheet
Grievance Officers
Paul Cenko
Grievance Officer
Sally Perry
Grievance Officer
Complaints Handling
Whilst SLSSA and Clubs strive to provide the best possible delivery of SLS activities, programs, services and events, it is recognised that, from time to time, issues may arise that require assistance or support to resolve. Everyone involved in SLS is encouraged to voice concerns that they may have at any point regarding the safety, health, welfare, behaviour or conduct of Members and associated persons or organisations. Complaints Management is governed by the SLSA Complaints Resolution Policy and the SLSA Complaints Handling Guideline.
SLSA Complaints Resolution Policy
Complaints Handling Process
Before a formal complaint is lodged:
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Has there been an attempt to speak to and resolve your grievance with the Respondent?
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Has the Complainant discussed the matter with the MPIO?
If NO, these steps are encouraged to be undertaken BEFORE lodging a complaint.
If YES, and there has not been resolution, then you can lodge a complaint.