Helping to keep children and vulnerable adults safe when they are with us.
Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults
Our Commitment
Melbourne City Football Club is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults.
Everyone has a responsibility to help provide a safe and positive environment and to keep children and other vulnerable people safe from harm or abuse.
This principle applies to our staff, helpers, parents, facility staff and anyone else involved in the Melbourne City Football Club and also includes our City Football Schools and City in the Community.
The Melbourne City Football Club as part of the City Football Group takes its ‘safeguarding’ responsibilities (also known as child protection) very seriously in this area wherever they are in the world and this means we are wholly committed to:
- listening to children and parents and promoting their right to be and feel safe;
- putting children, their needs and their safety and welfare first;
- getting the right people involved through safe recruitment and training;
- creating a safe environment for all participants, visitors and staff; and,
- having and promoting clear systems to deal with any issues or concerns.
The Melbourne City Football Club abides by the requirements of the Melbourne City Football Club Safeguarding Policy and the City Football Group Safeguarding Policy.
We also ensure that we meet all relevant Australian child protection laws:
If you have a concern about the welfare or a child or the behaviour of a member of Melbourne City Football Club staff or any other adult towards a child then please contact the Melbourne City Football Club via safeatcity@melbournecityfc.com.au
Safer Coaching and Scouting
Advice regarding coaches, scouts, scouting, player trials and player recruitment (PDF document)
Links
Safe at City (booklet)
Melbourne City FC International Safer Internet Day video:
Staying Safe Online
Melbourne City FC uses the internet and social media to connect with our fans, our community and our city. We love that the internet allows you to connect with us in a digital age, but we also believe it is important for everyone to understand how to make use of this technology appropriately. Most importantly, Melbourne City FC want you to stay safe online.
Luckily, there are plenty of resources available online to help our fans of every age, for parents and guardians of young fans, to help them to stay safe online.
Office of the Children’s eSafety Commissioner
The Office of the Children’s eSafety Commissioner promotes respect and responsible behaviour online. It has resources for parents and children, and a complaints service for cyberbullying and illegal online content.
