Safeguarding Children and Young People

AusCycling takes seriously its responsibility to deliver a safe, fair and inclusive environment for Children and Young People involved in Cycling.

Child Safe Commitment Statement

AusCycling is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all Children and Young People that are involved in our sport. Our policies and procedures seek to address risks to Child safety and to establish Child safe culture and practices.

• We will keep Children and Young People safe 
• We promote inclusion, respect and diversity 
• We create a culturally safe sporting environment 
• Our staff and volunteers know the behaviour we expect 
• We minimise the likelihood of appointing or accrediting a person who is unsuitable 
• Induction and training are part of our commitment 
• We encourage the involvement of Children and Young People and their parents 
• Our staff and volunteers understand their responsibility for reporting Child Abuse 
• We maintain and improve our policies and practices 

Training, Resources and Support

The following resources have been developed to help promote a safe environment throughout Australian Cycling. They are not meant to act as stand-alone documents and are part of a wider approach to safeguarding children.