Sports Integrity at MHFS

Sports Integrity at MHFS

MHFS recognises the importance of and is proud to partner with Sports Integrity Australia, we have adopted the National Integrity Framework and associated policies. These Frameworks and Policies are essential steps in protecting our sport, our members from harassment, bullying, abuse and discrimination.

 

Integrity in sports means that athletes, supporters and fans can participate in and celebrate sports, confident in the knowledge that they are part of a safe, ethical and inclusive environment. Mount Hotham Free Ski takes integrity in our sport very seriously.

All our members and participants have an obligation to protect and maintain the integrity of sport, as well as the health and well-being of our athletes. To provide sports at all levels with guidance in the integrity space, independent government agency Sport Integrity Australia (SIA), developed the National Integrity Framework (NIF) which Snow Australia adopted in June 2022.

The NIF includes five policies, with each policy detailing the behaviours and expectations placed on participants and organisations:

• Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy
• Member Protection Policy
• Improper Use of Drugs and Medications Policy
• Competition on Manipulation and Sports Gambling Policy
• Complaints Disputes and Discipline Policy

You can access these policies and find out more about the NIF here Integrity – Snow Australia on the Snow Australia website.

Safeguarding of Children and Young People

Mount Hotham Free Ski, in partnership with Snow Australia, is committed to providing safe, supportive and friendly environments for children and young people. We have zero tolerance for any behaviour that puts the well-being of children and young people at risk. Please visit the Snow Australia website Safeguarding – Snow Australia for more information about Child Safe Practices, Choosing a Safe Club and Reporting Concerns.

Reporting Concerns

Knowledge of, or concerns regarding integrity-related matters should be reported directly to Snow Australia’s National Integrity Manager – Jen Krawczyk (jkrawczyk@snow.org.au). Matters related to the Safeguarding of Children and Young People or Discrimination based on a Protected Characteristic (race or nationality, disability, sex, age, sexual orientation, and religion may also be reported directly to Sports Integrity Australia (SIA) by:

• Online Reporting Form here
• Completing the ‘report an issue’ form in the Sport Integrity App -The app is free and can be downloaded from the Apple and Android app stores;
• Emailing reporting@sportintegrity.gov.au; or
• Safe Sport Hotline: 1800 161 361

 

If a Child/Young Person is at risk of immediate harm, you must ensure their safety by:

• Calling 000 for medical and/or police assistance to respond to urgent health or safety concerns;
• Administering first aid, if required:
• Separating at-risk Child/Young Person and others involved;
• Identifying an appropriate contact person for any ongoing liaison with the Police.

If you suspect, on reasonable grounds, that a Child/Young Person was, is, or is at risk of being abused and/or neglected, you must report it to the police and/or the relevant state/territory Child protection agency, a list of which can be found here.