National Integrity Framework

Introduction to the National Integrity Framework

Deaf Sport Australia (DSA) is committed to ensuring a fair and safe sport and community environment for the participation of deaf and hard of hearing Australian’s. DSA has been working with Sport Integrity Australia (SIA) as well as the Australian Sporting Alliance for People with Disabilities (ASAPD) to manage the adoption of National Integrity Framework (NIF).

Here is how the integrity policies help keep you safe in sport.

Please watch this video (Auslan translated) which will help you understand what sport integrity means and the importance of supporting each other to make sport participation safe.

https://www.sportintegrity.gov.au/for-you/view-all-resources/integrity-sport-presentation-auslan

Below are summaries of each policy in Auslan for easy reference. Please see below….

In adopting the NIF, DSA ensures that the following principles are followed by all who are involved with the Framework policies.

These principles are:

Deliver education programs

To ensure education programs are in place which enable the people and the members that Deaf Sports Australia represents are made aware of the new policies in place.

Provide accessible policies

To ensure all policies are written, presented and accessible in all forms including plain language and Auslan and documents and programs are presented in a consistent and accessible format.

Acknowledge potential risks

To acknowledge that the people and members that DSA represents who are covered by the policies are potentially more at risk* of being affected, abused, manipulated, or used.

Clearly inform others

To ensure that the Improper use of Drugs and Medicine Policy is clearly explained to all parties to take into consideration the particular needs (e.g. medication) of the people and members of DSA.

Implement communication tools

To ensure communication tools are in place that will enhance the education of the people and the members that Deaf Sports Australia represents.

*The following is the definition of people at risk:

  • Persons under the age of 18; or
  • Persons aged 18 or over, but are unable to take care of themselves, or are unable to protect themselves against harm or exploitation, by reason of age, illness, trauma or disability, or any other reason.

NIF Introduction Summary

Complaints, Disputes Discipline Summary

Improper use of Drugs & Medicine Summary

Competition Manipulation & Wagering Summary

Member Protection Summary

Member Protection Summary

Member protection Officer (MPO)

Each sport organisation usually has a Member protection Officer (MPO) who looks after any complaints made by members, sport participants and others involved in deaf sport programs.

At DSA, the General Manager is also the MPO. If you have a complaint or want to learn more about the MPO role, please contact the General Manager.

You can learn more about MPO here in Auslan translated videos made by Play by the Rules Team:

The Importance of MPIOs_Auslan (Captioned)

Being an MPIO_Auslan (Captioned)

Play by the Rules.

“Play by the Rules” (PBTR) website provides free online courses on how to make sport participation fair and safe. These courses are available for everyone involved in sport such as coaches, administrators, officials, players, parents, and spectators.

Courses include child safeguarding and protection, Harassment & Discrimination, Member Protection, Inclusive Coaching, etc. https://www.playbytherules.net.au/online-courses

PBTR also have other videos that are useful and are Auslan translated. Check them out: https://www.playbytherules.net.au/online-courses

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