Child Safety

Child safety and wellbeing is a key priority of the AFL Central Rivers, and we hereby declare our commitment to creating an environment that is safe and welcoming for all children and young people to participate in Australian Football.

To achieve this, our Region is committed to implementing the Victorian Child Safe Standards through our Commitment Statement on Child Safety, the Region ’s Child Safety & Wellbeing Policy, Code of Conduct, Complaints and Reporting Procedure policies. These policies and procedures when applied ensures compliance with Safeguarding Children Standards

Policies & reporting:

 AFL – The AFL is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people who participate in AFL Football at any level through activities, programs, services and/or use of facilities by fostering a culture where children and young people feel safe and welcome.

Netball Victoria – Every person in the netball community has a responsibility to understand their role in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people in our care. Netball Victoria 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.

Report an Integrity Issue – This site allows you to make a report, which can be anonymous, to the Australian Football League (AFL) relating to any allegations that may contravene the AFL’s Rules and Policies.  This includes but is not limited to complaints relating to vilification, discrimination, wagering, illicit substances, concerns involving children or minors, grooming, sexual or physical assault, along with security or risk related concerns.

Netball Victoria Child Safeguarding Standards Click Here

AFL Child Safe Guarding Standards Click Here

 Child Safety Commitment (Football): Click Here

 Child Safety Commitment (Netball): Click Here

 AFL Reporting procedure: Click Here

 AFL Children & Youn People Code of Conduct: Click Here

Reporting an Intergrity Issue Click Here

My Rights & Responsibilities as a Young Person involved in Football: Click Here

 For any other Child Safety enquiries relating to AFL Central Victoria leagues, associations, programs, or competitions, please contact us at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.