Question 1

Bylaws - Coming Soon

Accepted Answer

These Bylaws govern Greater Ballarat Netball. They are the operating procedures that determine the conduct of the Competitions and its members. Any amendments to these Bylaws come into effect on the date they are approved by the Competition Administration and will remain in force until amended, repealed or replaced. 
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Greater Ballarat Netball revises bylaws for each season at a minimum to ensure the most up-to-date information is being distributed and to align with Netball Victoria, Netball Australia and Government Policies. 
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Bylaws coming soon

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Question 2

Codes of Behaviour

Accepted Answer

Greater Ballarat Netball supports an inclusive, friendly and fair environment for all players, officials, volunteers and spectators.

We encourage anyone involved in match day to read, sign and adhere to the below Codes of Behaviours:
General Code of Behaviour(https://vic.netball.com.au/sites/vic/files/2020-09/General%20Code%20of%20Conduct.pdf)
Player Code of Behaviour(https://vic.netball.com.au/sites/vic/files/2020-09/Code%20of%20Conduct%20-%20Player.pdf)
Coach Code of Behaviour(https://vic.netball.com.au/sites/vic/files/2022-09/Code%20of%20Conduct%20Coaches.pdf)
Parent/Guardian Code of Behaviour(https://vic.netball.com.au/sites/vic/files/2020-09/Code%20of%20Conduct%20-%20Guardian.pdf)

Question 3

Child Safety in Netball

Accepted Answer

Greater Ballarat Netball is committed to the health and wellbeing of all of its members and others who participate in Greater Ballarat Netball's activities. We want netball to be fun, enjoyable and safe for all involved and are dedicated to providing a safe environment for everyone.
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We are committed to providing children and young people with positive and nurturing experiences for healthy development and wellbeing.
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We fully support and implement Netball Victoria's Commitment to Child Safety and the 11 Victorian Child Safe Standards:
"Every person in the netball community has a responsibility to understand their role in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people in our care.
Netball Victoria is committed to promoting and protecting the rights of children and preventing abuse from occurring by fostering a culture where children feel safe and empowered.
We also seek to ensure the cultural safety of First Nations children, children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and children with a disability."

What Are The Standards? 
1. Organisations establish a culturally safe environment in which the diverse and unique identities and experiences of Aboriginal children and young people are respected and valued. 
2. Child safety and wellbeing is embedded in organisational leadership, governance and culture. 
3. Children and young people are empowered about their rights, participate in decisions affecting them and are taken seriously. 
4. Families and communities are informed, and involved in promoting child safety and wellbeing. 
5. Equity is upheld and diverse needs respected in policy and practice. 
6. People working with children and young people are suitable and supported to reflect child safety and wellbeing values in practice. 
7. Processes for complaints and concerns are child focused. 
8. Staff and volunteers are equipped with the knowledge, skills and awareness to keep children and young people safe through ongoing education and training. 
9. Physical and online environments promote safety and wellbeing while minimising the opportunity for children and young people to be harmed. 
10. Implementation of the Child Safe Standards is regularly reviewed and improved. 
11. Policies and procedures document how the organisation is safe for children and young people.

For more information regarding Child Safety in netball, please visit https://vic.netball.com.au/child-safety-netball (https://vic.netball.com.au/child-safety-netball)or VicSport www.vicsport.com.au 
(https://vicsport.com.au/child-safe-sport) 
Netball Respect: Green Bands - Identifying Under 18 Umpires
Umpires are the unsung heroes of Netball, ensuring fair play and good sporting behaviour. To ensure our Netball community is respectful and supportive, especially for our younger umpires, Netball Victoria is thrilled to introduce the ‘Netball Respect: Green Bands’ for Umpires Under 18.
At Greater Ballarat Netball, all under-18 umpires wear a green armband to create awareness of our umpires being such a young cohort and raise awareness of the importance of reporting unsafe interactions with children.

If you see any concerning behaviour towards a child at Greater Ballarat Netball, please contact us immediately via the details below so we can ensure the safety of the child and investigate the situation as necessary. 
Email: nvcommunity@netballvic.com.au(mailto:nvcommunity@netballvic.com.au)
Telephone (Business Hours): (03) 9321 2222

If you have any questions or would like further information, please email workforce@netballvic.com.au (mailto:workforce@netballvic.com.au)or visit Netball Respect: Green Bands - Netball VIC(https://vic.netball.com.au/green-bands-pilot)

Question 4

Policies & Forms

Accepted Answer

Greater Ballarat Netball has a range of policies in place to ensure a safe, fun and inclusive environment to all members.
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Below are links to Greater Ballarat Netball policies and forms:
Male Participation in Netball(https://vic.netball.com.au/male-participation)
Parkville Complaints Process Document (https://b06e2310-e8db-4c22-bfa0-a3e856489e3e.usrfiles.com/ugd/b06e23_a898f622a7d84aa793a322ae379e8156.pdf)- The club must approve complaints before submission
Netball Victoria Insurance Claims(https://www.howdengroup.com/au-en/netball-australia)
Certificate of Currency for Clubs(https://vinsurancegroup.com/netball/)
Photography/videography Registration Form(https://9815c903-1cad-4cf1-8eb7-0b2ee582da5b.usrfiles.com/ugd/9815c9_dcef654dbd144e699f44977e58f6a9cb.pdf)

Greater Ballarat Netball Policies