Safeguarding Children and Young People
The Perth Football League is committed to promoting the safety, health and well-being of all children, teens and young adults involved in our game and at our clubs. We work alongside WA Football to foster a culture where every participant feels respected, supported and safe, both on and off the field. Everyone involved in community football has the right to Be Safe, Feel Safe and Play Safe.
If you have any concerns related to safeguarding or the safety of children, young adults and teens within your club, please contact our Integrity team at integrity@perthfootball.com.au
Guides for Clubs
- Guidelines for Transporting Children and Young People
- Inclusive Clubs, Leagues and Associations
- Safe Culture and Safe People
- WAPOL 'Safe 2 Say'
Templates and Posters
- Safeguading Children & Young People
- Club Safeguarding Checklist
- Child Safety Risk Assessment Template
Resources for Parents, Coaches, Players and Umpires
Designed for young people (13-18) & their parents/carers:
- Say Something
- How to Raise a Concern
- My Rights & Responsibilities as a Young Person Involved in Footy
- Safe and Unsafe Behaviours
- What Does Abuse Look Like
- Expected Behaviours of Adults
Designed for Coaches, Volunteers and Umpires
- Expected Behaviours of Coaches & Volunteers
- Expected Behaviours of Umpires & Officials
- Raising Safety Concerns in Australian Football
- Maintaining Professional Boundaries with Children & Young People
- Communicating with Children & Young People
- Contact with Children & Young People
True Sport Child Safeguarding Initiative
True Sport’s Child Safeguarding Initiative supports sporting organisations to understand and implement the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. The resources include a self-assessment tool, an action plan with sport-specific examples and a reporting flowchart, all designed to help clubs and associations review their current practices, strengthen their policies, and understand how to report any concerns or disclosures of harm.