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).

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.