Lesson 6: Roles and Responsibilities of a Parent

Role:

• As a parent who attends games, practice sessions or club functions, you are both a role model and a responsible adult when it comes to all children you encounter within the club or sporting organisation environment.

Responsibilities:

• treat all children respectfully, and within the child protection laws of Australia (free from any form of abuse).
• act in accordance with your club and sport’s code of conduct on how to interact with children of all ages (up to 18 years).
• be aware of your club or organisation’s policies and reporting processes and act accordingly if you witness or suspect any situations that may potentially lead to, or may constitute, child abuse.
• be a positive influence in the creation of a child safe environment at your club or sporting organisation.

Comments:

• “Parents just want players to enjoy being part of a sport or a team, and to lookout for each other like any good team would do.”