Safe Guarding Children

( See links to Safeguarding Children Code of Conduct & Club resources kit - via documents to the side or below for mobile users )

The North Suburban Tennis Association (NSTA) is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and positive environment for all participants, particularly children and young people. By formally adopting the Tennis Australia Safeguarding Children Guidelines and Code of Conduct, the NSTA reinforces its responsibility to protect the wellbeing of juniors involved in its competitions and activities. These guidelines set clear expectations for behaviour, outline appropriate boundaries, and provide consistent processes for preventing and responding to any form of harm, abuse, or misconduct.

Adopting these nationally recognised standards is vital in building trust with players, parents, volunteers, officials, and clubs. It ensures that everyone involved in NSTA competitions understands their role in creating a respectful and child-safe environment where young players can enjoy tennis, develop their skills, and grow in confidence. Most importantly, it demonstrates the NSTA’s proactive leadership in putting child safety first and aligning with best-practice governance across Australian sport.

NSTA encourages all members to familiarise themselves with the safeguarding resources and information made available through Tennis Australia and their local clubs. If anyone has concerns about a child’s safety or wellbeing, they are urged to raise this with their club officials or the NSTA, and where appropriate, contact the relevant authorities or police immediately.