Sport is a vital part of the development of children in Australia that provides significant benefits to the lives of kids. Sporting clubs want to see children and young people engaged, excited, and enjoying their sport; passionate about their game, their club and their team. Children and young people want to feel accepted, connected, and safe in these environments.

We withhold a zero tolerance policy to any form of child abuse. 

It is Victorian Government legislation that requires all sporting organisations that provide sporting services to children to implement Child Safe Standards. All organisations working with children are required to engage a Child Safe Officer/s responsible for identifying and managing risk relating to child safety.

The identification of a Child Safe Officer/s provides children, young people, families and volunteers with a clearly identifiable support network in the event of a suspected child safety issue. However, this does not remove the statutory obligation of all adults to report child abuse as per the Crimes Act 1958 (Vic) and Mandatory Reporting regulations.

Doreen Cougars Basketball Clubs appointed Child Safety Officers contact details can be found in our Club Committee & Members.