HEALTH & SAFETY
Important Information & Policies
Please Read
We kindly request you to allocate some time to go through this page, as it contains important health and safety information. This includes the locations of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), along with club, football associations and government policies.
AED
Automated External Defibrillator
000
For all MEDICAL EMERGENCIES on & off the field DIAL TRIPLE ZERO (000) and ask for an ambulance.
Medical Emergencies
Every Second Counts! Please Read.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest
An automated external defibrillator (AED) is located in the canteen at Bathurst Street Park.
A monitored automated external defibrillator (AED) is located on the outside wall of the canteen building, opposite the BBQ.
A monitored automated external defibrillator (AED) is located at Alpha Road Park on the outside of the canteen building.
EVERY SECOND counts!
It is vital that witnesses of a Sudden Cardiac Arrest immediately call triple zero (000); start CPR and apply an automatic external defibrillator (AED). These three dynamic steps alone could significantly improve the chances of the person surviving.
000
For all MEDICAL EMERGENCIES, on & off the field, DIAL TRIPLE ZERO (000) and ask for an ambulance.
Monitored
Automated External Defibrillator
Monitored AED Locations
These monitored AED units are located at:
Bathurst Street Park, canteen building, on the wall opposite the BBQ.
Alpha Road Park, canteen building, near the canteen window.
Automated External Defibrillator
AED Location
This portable AED unit is located at:
Bathurst Street Park, inside the canteen.
AED Signage
at the Park
Be Prepared
AED/CPR Training Resources
Please take note that the information provided in this box is for your convenience only and should not be considered as an endorsement by Greystanes FC or any of its members.
It is important to evaluate the contents based on their suitability for your specific requirements.
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Incidents
On-Field and Off-Field
For all medical emergencies dial triple zero (000) and ask for an ambulance.
For Club sports related injury claims on or off the field, contact the Insurance company. Go to the Insurance Information & Claims page for information on the Club's insurance policies and claims procedures. Take care to select the correct insurance company and procedure.
Incident Report Form
Please complete and submit your incident report within 72 hours of the incident occurring.
This form is for reporting all on-field and off-field incidents relating to Greystanes FC only and is sent directly to the Club secretary for review by the Club Executive.
If you would like assistance with reporting an incident contact our Club MPIO (MPIO information on this page).
Incident Report Form | Greystanes FC
Working With Children
Child Safe Scheme and Standards
NSW Government Requirement
The Working with Children Check (WWCC) is an important NSW State Government (Office of the Children’s Guardian (OCG)) requirement which contributes to the provision of a child safe environment.
For information on the legisation visit the Child Protection (Working with Children) Regulation 2013 page, link below.
Adults who volunteer in child-related work in NSW must have a Working with Children Check (WWCC). Oganisations must verify the WWCC details and keep records of anyone they have in child-related work.
Coaches & Managers
Therefore, Greystanes FC is legally required to ensure all coaches & managers apply for a Working With Children Check (WWCC) and then provide their WWCC number to the Club for verification. Without a verified WWCC number you cannot be involved in coaching or managing at any Club.
Follow the links for more information.
Football NSW WWCC Policy
The Working with Children Check (WWCC) is a NSW State Government mandatory requirement and Football NSW (FNSW) policy.
All clubs, associations, branches, centres and referee branches must be compliant with the WWCC and all relevant FNSW Working with Children Check policies.
It is a requirement of FNSW that all Technical Directors, Coaches, Managers, Referees and other persons in child related roles working or volunteering with children under 18 years obtain a WWCC and provide their Club, Association, Centre, Branch or Referee Branch with a valid WWC number.
For clarification please read the 'Addtional Information' below.
Additional Information
- Exemptions
WWCC not required - NOT Exempt
Must Apply For WWCC - WWC Compliance
Audits and Fines - Child Safe Clubs
Safety, Welfare, Wellbeing
Exemptions Recognised by Football NSW
The following are exempt from the WWCC:
Volunteers under 18 years of age.
Grounds persons.
Guest presenters or speakers for a one-off presentation.
Persons who work or volunteer with children visiting NSW from another State to attend an event where the work in NSW will be for no more than 30 days in a calendar year.
Persons Not Exempt
- Parents coaching or managing their own child’s team are no longer exempt (refer FNSW WWCC Policy).
- Referees are no longer exempt (refer FNSW WWCC Policy).
- Police Officers are not exempt.
- School Teachers are not exempt.
- Committee members are not exempt, even if their own child attends the Club.
- Referee coaches, referee mentors and referee assessors are not exempt.
- Persons who have relocated to NSW and hold a working with children clearance from another state are not exempt.
WWC Compliance Audits and Fines
The NSW Office of the Children’s Guardian is authorised to conduct audits on organisations for compliance with the WWC Check.
Failure to comply by obtaining WWC Numbers from workers and volunteers in child related roles, verifying all WWC Numbers obtained and keeping a record of verifications, can result in significant Government fines (up to $11,000) and a non-compliance notification to NSW Police.
It is a requirement of FNSW that all clubs, associations and referee branches are compliant with the WWCC and the FNSW Working with Children Check Policy.
FNSW reserves the right to conduct WWC compliance audits on any club, association, branch, centre or referee branch affiliated to FNSW and covered by FNSW insurances.
Child Safe Clubs
Being a Child Safe club is integral to providing a safe sport environment for children. The safety of all children involved in football is important to children and their parents, guardians and families.
It is also important to your club, association, branch, centre and referee branch and committees and MPIOs should have a sound understanding of the principles of child safety and apply these in a workable and practical manner within your organisation.
Member Protection Declaration for Exempt Persons
The FNSW Member Protection Declaration (MPD) forms part of the registration terms and conditions when participants register on the FNSW Play Football website.
It is therefore important that all participants are registered in Play Football database for both child protection and insurance purposes - link below.
No Smoking No Vaping
Regulations & Penalties
Additional Information
No smoking, No Vaping in Spectator Areas
NSW Health Legislation
Smoking and Vaping is Banned
Smoking and vaping (e-cigarettes) is banned in spectator areas at public sports grounds and other recreational areas in NSW. The legislation applies to all sports grounds whether Council owned, public or privately owned and operated.
No-smoking signage at sports grounds is not compulsory.
The law applies to both covered and uncovered spectator areas and whether seating is provided or not.
A practice/training session at a sports ground is regarded as an organised sporting event for the purposes of the Act.
Football Australia & Football NSW
Regulations
Member Protection Policy
The FA No Smoking policy as contained in the FA Member Protection Policy applies to all levels of football:
No smoking shall occur at or near any sporting event or competition involving persons under the age of 18, and this Policy applies to all coaches, players, trainers, officials and volunteers.
Social functions shall be smoke free, with smoking permitted at designated outdoor smoking areas;
Coaches, officials, trainers, volunteers and players will refrain from smoking and remain smoke free while involved in an official capacity for any Governing Body, Club or Representative team, on and off the field.
State & Local
Governments
Fines May Apply
Fines of up to $550 apply for breaches by individuals who fail to comply with the smoking regulations. NSW Health Inspectors and Tobacco Compliance Officers are permitted to issue fines to individuals who breach the regulation. Some Councils prohibit smoking at all Council owned sports grounds and venues through Council policy and are enforced by Local Council rangers.
- Fines of up to $550 apply for breaches by individuals who fail to comply.
- Fines of up to $5500 apply for venue operators who fail to comply.
- Fail to comply with the directions of an Inspector. Penalty is $2,750.
- If a person smokes in a smoke-free area the proprietor is also guilty of an offence.
- The maximum penalty is $1,100 for an individual proprietor or $5,500 for a body corporate (e.g. sport club).
For more information visit health.nsw.gov.au/smokefree or phone the NSW Tobacco Information Line on 1800 357 412.
Movable Goalposts Safety
Make Safety Your Goal
Hazards
Death and serious injury can happen if moveable goalposts are installed incorrectly or when they are used inappropriately. Specifically, blunt force injuries and trauma to the head, neck, chest and limbs can occur from moveable soccer goals due to:
- instability
- goals becoming unanchored
- goals with inadequate anchoring
- inappropriate or ineffective installation
- inappropriate use, such as swinging on goalposts or
cross bars.
A mandatory standard on moveable football goalposts has applied since 31 December 2010 (ACCC). This mandatory standard applies to:
- moveable football goals weighing 28kg and above (any freestanding football goal designed to be moved for use in various locations).
- multipurpose moveable goals that may be used for football.
Never allow anyone to climb or swing on the netting or goalpost framework
Check, Secure, Test
Make Safety Your Goal
Carpark Safety
Pedestrian Safety at the Park
Stay Alert
We remind all drivers, parents, players and spectators to take care when driving, parking and walking in the vicinity of parks & fields used by the Club.
Car Parks at Sports Grounds are Effectively ‘Shared Zones’
Car parks can be especially dangerous places for young children. Cars are going in all directions and drivers can be concentrating on getting a parking spot. They often don’t have clearly marked walking areas and young children, being small, are often hard to see.
Please remember that young children will often leap before they look when playing around and we need to be extra careful when around car parks. So, it is vital that they are supervised in and around car parks.
Slow down in areas where there are children walking, cycling or playing because they may behave unpredictably and are often hard to see.
When in the car park areas and in the process of being parked drivers should NOT multi-task or otherwise be distracted, e.g. do not be on mobile phone/call.
Before opening your door check your mirrors and blind spots for pedestrians, bicycles or other vehicles.
NSW RMS statistics show that more than 25% of pedestrian fatalities occur in darkness between 5pm and 9pm. Fatalities increase from April to July, when the days are shorter and mostly occur on weekdays.
Pedestrian road safety and especially child road safety is the responsibility of the whole community, including drivers, parents, carers and educators.
Never Leave Children Alone In A Parked Vehicle
Leaving young children alone in vehicles is dangerous, even if windows are down.
A child left in a parked vehicle will suffer from dehydration and may even die.
Natural curiosity of a child can lead to other dangers inside the vehicle.
MPIO
Member Protection Information Officer
Greystanes FC has a Member Protection Information Officer (MPIO). The role of the MPIO is to be the first point of contact for persons with member protection or child protection enquiries, concerns or complaints.
The MPIO provides information to participants about the options available to them and offers information on complaint resolution, policies and other aspects of the issue being discussed.
The MPIO does not offer advice, suggestions or recommendations nor mediate or investigate complaints and reports. It is the responsibility of the Club (President and/or Executive) to decide who investigates complaints or reports but it cannot be the MPIO that conducts the investigation.
Additional Information
- What It Is
What It Is Not - Facts
Plus - MPIO
Does - MPIO
Does Not - Training
Certificate - Contact
Greystanes FC MPIO - Resources More Info
Member Protection Encompasses Several Areas
Harassment, abuse, victimisation, racial vilification, child protection and bullying. Any matters outside of this scope are not member protection matters.
First Point of Contact
An MPIO is the first point of contact for persons (within a club/association) considering making a complaint. The MPIO provides confidential, impartial and timely information and support and acts as a sounding board about complaint resolution options.
Member protection enquiries are handled by our Club's Member Protection Information Officer. Please use the 'Contact Greystanes FC MPIO' form under the associated tab in this 'Additional Information' box.
This 'Additional Information' box (tabs) will assist in clarifying what member protection is, how the MPIO role operates at a club or association and where to obtain further information and training.
The MPIO Is a Resource for All Club Members
All clubs, associations and branches must have an identified Member Protection Information Officer (MPIO).
The role of the MPIO falls within the Australian Sports Commissions Harassment Free Sport Strategy and is consistent with all other sports in Australia.
The NSW Department of Sport & Recreation recognizes the MPIO as the relevant position with regards to child protection and the Working With Children Check.
The contact details of the MPIO should be freely available to all members of the club/association; ideally via websites, newsletters, contact lists etc.
Member protection relates to:
Protection
Harassment
Abuse
Discrimination
Racial Vilification
Victimisation
The MPIO
Listens.
Is an impartial support person.
Provides information about relevant policies.
Can discuss (but not recommend) possible strategies available to resolve the matter.
Provides contact information for official complaints, counselling or other referrals.
Can also provide information to the club committee about child protection requirements and other definitions and information.
Can be required to coordinate the signing and collection of the child protection forms.
The MPIO Does Not
Give advice to complainants.
Intervene.
Investigate.
Breach confidentiality.
Advocate.
Make determinations in relation to complaints.
The MPIO provides confidential, impartial and timely information and support and acts as a sounding board about complaint resolution options. Member Protection Information Officers can be beneficial in creating a safer, more understanding and more enjoyable sporting environment.
Certification
You can become a certified MPIO with completion of an Australian Sports Commission MPIO training course and a Play By The Rules MPIO Workshop. A free online MPIO course is available at Play By The Rules website.
For further information visit ASC or Play By The Rules websites. Other enquiries please contact our Greystanes FC MPIO or the Granville Association (GDSFA) MPIO.
Contact Greystanes FC's MPIO
References
Member protection enquiries are handled by our Club's Member Protection Information Officer. Please use the 'Contact Greystanes FC MPIO' form under the associated tab in this 'Additional Information' box.
