The Mackay Cricket Association board endorses and adopts the Australian Cricket’s Safeguarding Children and Young People Framework. This includes each of the following documents. 

• Australian Cricket’s Policy for Safeguarding Children and Young People;  
• Australian Cricket’s ‘Looking After Our Kids’ Code of Behaviour for Affiliated Associations, Clubs and Indoor Centres; and 
• Australian Cricket’s Commitment to Safeguarding Children and Young People.

 

WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?

All Children and Young People have the right to feel safe and protected from all forms of Child Abuse, Grooming and Sexual Misconduct. Children and Young People have the right to take part in cricket in a safe, positive, and enjoyable environment.

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This Policy: 
a) is part of Australian Cricket’s ongoing commitment to safeguarding Children and Young People involved in cricket 
b) aims to support the creation of a safe, fair and inclusive environment for all Children and Young People associated with our sport from grassroots to the elite level 
c) seeks to inform everyone who is involved in cricket of their rights and responsibilities in relation to Children and Young People 
d) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of Australian Cricket Personnel, Affiliated Associations, Clubs and Indoor Centres, Australian Cricket Players and Cricket Participants

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