Calisthenics Victoria

For Families, Children & Young People

CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE

Everyone in calisthenics has the right to feel safe, respected and included.

Children and young people have the right to be heard, feel safe and speak up if something is wrong.

Who can I talk to? If you feel unsafe, or are worried about someone else, speak to an adult you trust. You have the right to raise a concern or make a complaint. Speaking up helps make calisthenics a safer and more enjoyable for everyone.

We're here to listen: If something has happened that makes you feel unsafe, uncomfortable or worried, you can speak up. You can tell an adult you trust, but if you don't feel safe talking to someone, you can complete the Calisthenics Victoria form, click here.

How to speak up and make a complaint guide

RESOURCES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE (AGES 13-18)

FOR PARENTS, GUARDIANS AND CARERS

Parents, guardians, carers and families play an important role in helping children understand their rights and recognise safe and unsafe behaviour.

How can I help keep my child safe?

Regularly ask how they feel about training, competitions and their interactions with coaches and other members
Know what safe behaviour looks like eg. coaching practices, supervision, communication, photography, transport and other activities involving children.
Understand the polcies of your club and who the club’s Child Safety Officer or nominated contact person is.

For more information, explore the resource below.

Child Safe Organisations- A guide for parents & Carers

Photography & Videography

Photography and videography are strictly prohibited in shared dressing rooms and during performances, in accordance with Calisthenics Victoria’s competition rules and photography requirements.

Parents, carers, audience members and club staff, must follow photography and videography restrictions. If you see someone taking photos or recording in a prohibited area, please report it immediately to venue staff or competition staff.

How to raise a concern?

If you have a child safety concern, it is important that it is heard and addressed appropriately.

What should I do?

Contact your club first. Follow your club’s complaints process and child safety procedures to raise your concern.
If your concern involved the club child safety officer, or another person responsibile for managing complaints at your club, submit a complaint directly to to Calisthenics Victoria using the Child Safety Form
If you believe your concerns has not been appropriately reported, managed or addressed by your club, you can submit a complaint directly to Calisthenics Victorua usig the Child Safety Form
If your club does not have a designated child safety officer, contact Calisthenics Victoria using the Child Safety Form