Our Commitment to Child Safety 

At Parkdale Pacers, we are committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all children and young people involved in our club. We believe that every child has the right to feel safe, respected, and protected from harm. Our policies and procedures are designed to promote child safety and ensure that our club remains a place where young athletes can thrive.

Parkdale Pacers is dedicated to:
✅ Creating a child-safe culture where the wellbeing of young people is at the centre of all we do.
✅ Providing clear policies, procedures, and practices to protect children from harm.
✅ Ensuring all coaches, volunteers, and staff are appropriately screened and trained in child safety.
✅ Encouraging open communication, where children feel empowered to speak up about concerns.
✅ Taking all allegations and safety concerns seriously and responding swiftly and appropriately.

Meet Our Child Safety Officer

Our dedicated Child Safety Officer, Sarah Bolger, is the main point of contact for any concerns regarding child safety at Parkdale Pacers.

📩 Contact: childsafety@parkdalepacers.org

If you have any concerns about a child’s safety or wellbeing, please do not hesitate to reach out. Your concerns will be treated with respect and confidentiality.

Child Safety Policies & Resources

At Parkdale Pacers, we are committed to continuous improvement in child safety and welcome feedback on how we can further strengthen our commitment to protecting young people.

We are currently developing our child safety policies and procedures and you will be able to find these resources here once they are finalised

For more information or to raise any concerns, please contact our Child Safety Officer or to find out more about child safety in basketball you can go to Basketball Victoria’s page on Child Safety https://www.basketballvictoria.com.au/resources/association-resources/child-safe-standards