Child Safety

Your child's safety is not just a policy we have on file. It is a promise from our committee, our coaches, and our volunteers to every Storm family.

WWCC Verified

Every coach and volunteer verified through Service Victoria before starting

Child Safe Standards

Compliant with all 11 Victorian Child Safe Standards

Screened Coaches

All coaches hold Basketball Australia accreditation and receive the Storm Coach Guide

Victorian Child Safe Standards & WWCC

Every Syndal Storm coach, team manager, and volunteer who works with children holds a valid WWCC. We verify every check through the Service Victoria portal before any adult begins a child-related role. Under MEBA by-laws, non-compliance by round 6 results in game forfeitures.

  • Child safety policy and code of conduct for all adults at the club

  • Children are informed about their rights and encouraged to speak up

  • Risk management approach to child safety across programs and venues

  • Consideration of the diverse needs of all children

  • Annual review of child safety practices by the committee

Code of Conduct For Adults

Treat all children with respect and dignity at all times

Keep communication with children appropriate and transparent

Never use abusive or inappropriate language toward or near children

Never be alone with a child who is not your own in a non-visible setting

Physical contact must be appropriate to the coaching context only

Report any child safety concern immediately to the committee

How to raise a concern

Step 1 - Contact the Club

Email syndalstorm@gmail.com or call 0432 605 498. You can also speak to your child's coach or team manager.

Step 2 - We Respond

Every concern is taken seriously, responded to promptly, handled with discretion, and documented.

Step 3 - If Immediate Danger

Call 000. You can also report directly to Child Protection DFFH on 1300 655 795 (24 hours).

Photography & Social Media

Syndal Storm obtains parental consent before publishing any images of junior players through specific questions in the registration forms. Parents can opt out at any time by contacting the committee. We ask all parents and spectators to exercise good judgment when taking and sharing photos at games and training.