NYP Dragons Water Polo Club
Child Safety & Policies
Child Safety
The NYP Dragons place the highest priority on child safety, ensuring a secure and supportive environment for every child involved in our programs. We are fully committed to upholding the strictest standards of safeguarding, with all coaches and committee members undergoing child safety training. Our policies are regularly reviewed and updated to meet industry best practices. At NYP Dragons, every child’s wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do.
Water Polo Victoria's Child Safeguarding Handbook
Water Polo Victoira's Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy
Water Polo Victoria's Child Safety Code of Conduct
If you have any concerns regarding the welfare of a child please fill out this form.
We take all complaints seriously and they will remain confidential with our Child Safety Officer Melissa Di Dontato.
NYP Dragons is inclusive and welcoming to all
At our club, we pride ourselves on creating a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all young people. We actively celebrate diversity and encourage participation from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people from multicultural backgrounds, people with disability, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. Everyone is treated with respect, kindness, and understanding, and we strive to make sure every person feels seen, supported, and valued. Whether it’s through inclusive programs, accessible facilities, or culturally respectful practices, our goal is to ensure that every person feels like they truly belong.
As a club we stand firmly with Water Polo Australia's Inclusion, Diversity and Equity framework as we believe everyone deserves to play water polo in a safe and welcoming environment.
Water Polo Australia's Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Framework
We adopt Water Polo Victoria's Mission Statement
Water Polo Victoria and its clubs are committed to promoting and protecting the safety
and wellbeing of children and young people in our care. We seek to promote and protect
the rights of all children in our care and prevent abuse from occurring by fostering a child
safe culture. The welfare of the children in our care will always be our priority, and Water Polo
Victoria and its clubs have zero tolerance for child abuse.
Water Polo Victoria and clubs that provide water polo to children and young people will present
environments and experiences that always consider and put measures in place to ensure the safety
of children.
Contact List:
Further Resources on Child Safety 
Club Policies
If you have any complaints or feedback please fill out this confidential form that will go to our Complaints Officer Melissa Murphy.
Team Expectations and Roles
The document below outlines the expectations that NYP Dragons has of all players, coaches, managers, officials, parents and spectators involved in the club. These guidelines are designed to promote a safe, respectful, fair and enjoyable environment for everyone. All members are expected to be familiar with these standards and follow them during the normal season as well as when traveling with the team.
Grievance Procedure
This second document outlines the steps to be taken in the reporting and resolution of any formal or informal grievances or complaints regarding a breach in code of conduct by an NYP Dragons member. It is designed to ensure these instances are dealt with swiftly, sensitively and in a manner that is conducive to a just and balanced outcome.
Other Policies
Water Polo Australia's Sun Smart Policy 
Water Polo Australia's Concussion Policy
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