Member Protection
Information
Protecting our SEUFC Family
At Southern & Ettalong FC (SEUFC), member protection is paramount. It’s about creating a secure and positive environment for everyone involved with our club. This involves proactive measures and clear procedures to protect our members from discrimination, harassment, abuse, and any other inappropriate behaviour. Ultimately, member protection ensures every SEUFC member can enjoy their football experience in a safe and welcoming setting.
Nominated Member Protection Information Officer
Members should approach their club Member Protection Information Office (MPIO) as the first point of call for persons with member protection, child protection enquiries OR complaints
Natalie Pearson
Email: email@seufc.com
Member Safeguarding
At Southern & Ettalong FC (SEUFC), we are committed to providing a safe and enjoyable environment for all our members involved in football. We believe everyone deserves to be treated with respect and dignity, free from discrimination, harassment, bullying, or abuse.
Football Australia, and all its affiliated football entities like SEUFC, shares this commitment. Our member protection framework ensures that both children and adults at risk can participate in football in a supportive and empowering setting. It is everyone's responsibility to help safeguard the welfare of all our members.
We encourage all members, especially children and adults at risk, to feel comfortable speaking up and reporting any concerns related to safeguarding in football. Our staff, members, and volunteers play a vital role in creating positive experiences, and we are dedicated to continuously protecting the safety and wellbeing of everyone involved at SEUFC.
For comprehensive details, please refer to the full Football Australia Safeguarding Policy
Member Protection
Resources
Running a Safe and Fair Club | Club committees need to be proactive, building club values, culture, rules, education and communication that promote fairness, safety and inclusion. Despite the best laid plans, issues will arise. And when they do, make sure your clubs manages matters swiftly, transparently and fairly. | Read More |
Maintaining Appropriate Boundaries | As an adult, it is your responsibility to establish and maintain clear professional boundaries with children and young people in sport. | Read More |
MPIO Training Course - Part 1 | This course will focus on responsibilities required of an accredited Member Protection Information Officer (MPIO). The MPIO training course is in two parts – this online course, and a workshop, which you must also complete to be accredited. Visit the Member Protection Information Officers page for more information. | Read More< |
MPIO Training Course - Part 2 | MPIO Training: Part 2 is a workshop facilitated by your state or territory department of sport and recreation, peak body for sport, state sporting organisation or national sporting organisation. | Read More |