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GOVERNANCE & POLICIES.
Green Gully is committed to being a safe, fair and welcoming club for everyone. Here you’ll find our child safety information, codes of conduct, policies and board.
Every child safe at Green Gully
At Green Gully Soccer Club, we believe that child safety is everyone’s responsibility. We’re committed to creating a culture of child safety, where coaches, players, parents and officials work together to keep children safe and supported.
We welcome every child and young person, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, and children of all backgrounds, abilities, genders and identities. [Club to confirm]
If a child is in immediate danger, call 000. Young people can also talk to Kids Helpline, free and 24/7, on 1800 55 1800. [Club to confirm]
Our MPIO
For serious incidents, contact our Member Protection Information Officer.
Report to Football Victoria
Make a confidential report online, or email MPIO@footballvictoria.com.au.
Working With Children Checks
All coaches, team managers and volunteers who work with children hold a valid Working With Children Check.
What we expect at Green Gully
Our codes of conduct set out what we expect on and off the field. The Player and Parent Code of Conduct currently covers YPL and VPL (U13 to U23).
Players
- Respect officials, and never argue with or approach them.
- Zero tolerance for verbal, racial or physical abuse.
- Be on time, in the correct club uniform.
[Club PDF to be added]
Parents & guardians
- Use positive encouragement, and never ridicule players.
- Never approach match officials.
- Raise concerns in writing, after a 24-hour cooling-off period.
[Club PDF to be added]
Board
- Act honestly and in the best interests of Green Gully.
- Declare any conflict of interest.
- Lead the club’s commitment to child safety, fairness and inclusion.
Complaints
Raise it with your Team Manager first, after a 24-hour cooling-off period. The full steps are in our Code of Conduct. All complaints are private and confidential.
Green Gully
Privacy Policy → [Updated PDF]
Code of Conduct → [Club PDF]
Website Terms & Cookie Notice → [To be prepared]
Our Board → [Listed after the AGM in late November]
Football Victoria