Community sport volunteers need better support to keep children safe from abuse - new research

Child abuse in Australian sport can happen to anyone, in any sport, at any level – during practice, in competition and online. At community level, volunteers play an essential role. But some are not able to recognise when a child is in danger, and many don t know how to respond when a young person tries to speak up. Our just published research found many volunteers had minimal confidence and organisational support, and points to the need for urgent reforms. What parents and youth athletes can

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Community sport volunteers need better support to keep children safe from abuse - new research

Child abuse in Australian sport can happen to anyone, in any sport, at any level – during practice, in competition and online. At community level, volunteers play an essential role. But some are not able to recognise when a child is in danger, and many don t know how to respond when a young person tries to speak up. Our just published research found many volunteers had minimal confidence and organisational support, and points to the need for urgent reforms. What parents and youth athletes can

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