Our Commitment to Child Safety

Every person in the sports community has a responsibility to understand their role in ensuring the safety and well-being of children and young people in our care.

Melton Junior Football Netball Club is committed to promoting and protecting the rights of children and preventing abuse from occurring by fostering a culture where children feel safe and empowered.

We also seek to ensure the cultural safety of First Nations children, children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and children with a disability.

Don't hesitate to get in touch with our Child Safety Officer, Craig Byham, with any child safety issues or feedback.

Mental Health Resources

The AFL is committed to the health and safety of all players and Mental health remains the number one issue of importance impacts on our football community. The vision that everyone is supported to thrive in football, work and life is our call to action - we all have a role in contributing to environments across our sport that protect and support mental well-being.

• AFL Mental Health & Wellbeing
• AFL Mental Health Strategy
• Tackle your feelings

Melton Junior Football Netball Club is committed to maintaining the well-being of our players and encourages anyone going through a tough time to speak up. If you need support, please visit any of the following websites or get in touch with your family doctor or speak to a friend or a trusted adult at the club.

• Beyond Blue
• Head Space for young people
• Kids Helpline | Phone Counselling Service | 1800 55 1800
• Kids Helpline for parents
• Social media and safety | What can parents do? | Kids Helpline

   

Policies, Procedures and Additional Resources  

Melton Junior Football Club has the following policies in place,  

• MJFNC Child Safety Code of Conduct
• MJFNC Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy 
• MJFNC Reporting Policy 

Additional Resources for Children and Young People:  

• Raising a concern   
• My rights and responsibilities in footy

Additional Resources for Coaches and Officials

• Raising Safety Concerns
• Maintaining professional boundaries with children & young people

Additional Resources for Everyone 

• Netball Victoria Child Safeguarding Resource Hub
• AFL Safeguarding Children and Young People

Volunteers Screening

From January 2024, all coaches, team managers, committee members and selected adult volunteers are required to have the following:

• Current Working With Children Check or equivalent
•  a minimum coaching accreditation through the AFL or Netball Australia (Coaches only)

Reporting

If there is concern for the immediate safety of a child or young person, immediately call the Police ‘000’.

If you need to report an issue relating to the Melton Junior Football Netball Club Child and Young People policy or you have a concern or question, please contact the 

Melton Junior Football Netball Club Child Safety Officer

Craig Byham 0414 913 873

Child Safety Officer

Melton Junior Football Netball Club President

Graeme Dreaver 0417 010 899

president@meltonjfnc.com.au

Online reporting

Child Safety Online Reporting