Member Protection

Member Protection Information Officer

A Member Protection Information Officer (MPIO) is responsible for the provision of information about a person’s rights, responsibilities and options when an individual is making a complaint or concern. MPIOs are impartial; they do not mediate or investigate complaints, they simply provide information regarding the complaints process. All discussions with the MPIO are confidential. 

Member screening

The CBSLSC Member Screening Policy is designed to align with current state-based legislation and ensure a best-practice approach to safeguarding children and young people in sporting environments.

Working with children check

Members of Coogee Beach SLSC may be asked by the club to obtain a Working With Children Check as per the our Member Screening Policy.

The Working With Children Check (WWCC) aims to increase the safety of children in our community by helping to prevent people who have a criminal history that indicates they may harm children.
Checks cost $11.00 for volunteers and $85.00 for employees. WWC forms need to be collected from either your club or Australia Post. The applicant submits their form at their local POST office.

For further information visit Working with Children Check.

SLSA policies and documents

Surf Life Saving Australia has a number of policies and documents with which clubs and members should make themselves familiar.

Child Safe Guideline – Handbook for Clubs

6.04 – Child Safe Policy

6.04A – Child Safe Commitment Statement

6.05 – Member Protection Policy

6.05A – Inclusion & Diversity Statement

6.06 – Complain Resolution Policy

Complaint procedures

Any matter relating to the abuse or suspected abuse of children and young people (CYP), under the age of 18, must be reported.

For other grievances or complaints, members should seek out our club Member Protection Information Officer (MPIO) by emailing mpio@cbslsc.com.au. Our MPIO will provide you with information about your rights, responsibilities and options.

If after discussing the issue with your Club MPIO you wish to lodge a formal complaint this must be done through the SLS Reporting System.