Policy

The department's policies.

Child Safeguarding Policy

Policy
Outlines the responsibilities of CITS and Cultural Statutory Authorities in relation to child related work or interactions by employees, contractors, volunteers and third party organisations.

Complaint Handling Procedure

Policy
These procedures detail how the department responds to complaints and complements the department’s Complaint Management Policy.

Complaint Management Policy

Policy
This policy enables the department to effectively manage complaints
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Forming links – Junior sport policy

Policy
Young people receive their most effective and satisfying sports experiences when they experience goodwill and cooperation between all levels of stakeholders.

Governance and State investment in sport

Policy
Policy on governance and State investment in sport

KidSport Voucher Program Policy and Guidelines

Policy
Policy and guidelines
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Long-term involvement – Junior sport policy

Policy
A major objective for junior sport is the development of life-long participation in sport.
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Making sport safe – Junior sport policy

Policy
Sport providers have a legal duty of care to protect the welfare of young people and ensure they are not exposed to unnecessary risk in any aspect of sports delivery.

Native Title Access Policy

Policy
Access to information that is culturally sensitive to Aboriginal people can only do so with permission.
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People making it happen – Junior sport policy

Policy
The most important resource in junior sport is the people who provide the infrastructure for the delivery of activities and set the social atmosphere around sport.

Photographing and filming children

Policy
Sport and recreation organisations are expected to create and maintain safe environments that are fit for purpose, provide positive experiences and ensure the safety of children.
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Physical growth and maturation – Junior sport policy

Policy
Young people receive their most effective and satisfying sports experiences when they experience goodwill and cooperation between all levels of stakeholders.
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Quality coaching – Junior sport policy

Policy
The overall aim of coaches is to help young people build a love of participating in sport for life-long involvement.
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Sport pathways – Junior sport policy

Policy
During their growth from 5–17 years, young people develop physically, psychologically, emotionally and socially.
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The law and sport – Junior sport policy

Policy
Sport and the law is a complex area for clubs and associations.
Youth sport policy

Youth sport – Junior sport policy

Policy
Regular participation in physical activity and sport is important for young people's health and wellbeing.
Page reviewed 05 September 2025