SPORTS INTEGRITY
Maintaining sports integrity in Australia is crucial for fair play, transparency and trust in the community. Upholding integrity helps prevent issues such as match-fixing, doping and corruption which can undermine the credibility of sports and negatively impact athletes, coaches, officials and all stakeholders. Promoting ethical standards and effective regulations, Muaythai Australia can foster a competitive and equitable sports environment.
Sports can face many circumstances that threaten the integrity and enjoyment, such as but not limited to doping, illicit drug use, discrimination and abuse. Integrity in sport is a commitment that Muaythai Australia takes seriously in the knowledge that athletes, coaches, officials and supporters are confident that they are part of a fair, safe and inclusive sporting environment.
Members of Muaythai Australia have obligations to uphold and fulfill that contribute to maintaining the credibility and fairness of sport. Working closely with Sport Integrity Australia, which is the national agency established to protect sports and its integrity.
Visit Sport Integrity Australia website for more information.
Sport Integrity Australia has developed, and Muaythai Australia has adopted, the National Integrity Framework.
National Integrity Framework
The National Integrity Framework has been adopted by Muaythai Australia and provides a single set of rules that apply across all levels of the sport. There are 4 core policies that make up the framework: Safeguarding Children & Young People Policy, Member Protection Policy, Improper Use of Drugs & Medicines Policy, and Competition Manipulation and Sports Wagering Policy. These policies are underpinned by the Complaints, Disputes & Discipline Policy.
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EDUCATION
Sport Integrity Australia is a key organisation focused on promoting and maintaining integrity in Australian Sport. They provide education and resources to help athletes, coaches, officials and administrators uphold high standards of conduct. There are many educational tools that are readily available, including eLearning courses.
You can follow Sport Integrity Australia on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram or listen to On Side, the official podcast of Sport Integrity Australia.
The World Anti-Doping Agency Prohibited List is updated annually to outline the substances and methods that are prohibited in sport. Global DRO is a way to check most over the counter substances whether they are prohibited or not.
Information, resources and online training is available to help prevent and deal with all integrity issues, including child safety and discrimination. Resources available are:
Play by the Rules Community Child Safe Sport Start to Talk Campaign.
The eSafety Commissioner Sport Hub provides information for sports administrators, coaches or officials, parents and athletes and competitors, valuable information on how to recognise and deal with online abuse in sport, as well as tips to stay safe online.
Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy
Muaythai Australia has zero-tolerance for child abuse or neglect in any form. Prioritizing and ensuring a safe and positive environment for young athletes.
Muaythai Australia, like other sporting organizations, has a responsibility and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children participating. By ensuring all involved in Muaythai Australia are educated and informed of their responsibilities to protect from any forms of abuse, harm and neglect.
All Children have the right to take part in sport in a safe, positive, and enjoyable environment. By adopting these measures and policies Muaythai Australia can effectively demonstrate its commitment to safeguarding children and young athletes in an environment they deserve.
This Policy seeks to ensure that everyone involved in Muaythai Australia is aware by setting clear standards of acceptable behaviour and outlining what constitutes unacceptable conduct.
Muaythai Australia NIF Safeguarding Children & Young People Policy
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Click here to view the Child Protection Reporting Information
Click here to view the Child Safe Practices Dos and Don’ts
Click here to view the Parents Guide to Selecting a Safe Sporting Club
Click here to view the Safe Recruitment and Selection Procedures Guide
Click here to view the Recruitment and Screening Checklist
Click here to view the Induction of New Volunteers and Staff Checklist
Click here to view the Overnight Trips and Travel Guide
Click here to view the Overnight Trips and Travel Checklist
Click here to view the Day Trips and Competitions Guide
Click here to view the Electronic and Online Communication Guide
Click here to view the Transporting children in Sport Guide
Click here to view the Events Held in Public Spaces Guide
Click here to view the Events Held in Public Spaces Checklist
Member Protection Policy
Every person in sport, in every role, has the right to participate in an environment that is fun, safe and healthy, and to be treated with respect, dignity and fairness.
Muaythai Australia is committed to ensuring that everyone involved in the sport is aware of their rights and responsibilities. The policy sets a standard of behaviour that is expected of those involved in Muaythai Australia, and that everyone involved are treated with respect, dignity and inclusion.
Muaythai Australia NIF Member Protection Policy
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Click here to view the Bullying in Sport Guidelines
Competition Manipulation and Sport Wagering Policy
Manipulation in sport such as match fixing, doping or other forms of unethical behaviour, significantly undermines the integrity of the sport. This Policy outlines prohibited conduct which constitutes a breach, as well as offences which must be reported to Muaythai Australia.
Through this Policy, Muaythai Australia aims to ensure the credibility and spirit of Muaythai through positive behaviour and core values.
Muaythai Australia NIF Competition Manipulation and Sport Gambling Policy
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Complaints, Disputes and Discipline Policy
Under the National Integrity Framework, the Complaints, Disputes and Discipline Policy sets out the process for resolving complaints and disciplinary action in relation to prohibited conduct. Any of the following policies can be managed under the Complaints, Disputes and Discipline policy.
- · Safeguarding Children & Young People Policy
- · Competition Manipulation & Sport Gambling Policy
- · Member Protection Policy
Complaints are managed in accordance with the Guidance for Complaint Management and Sanctioning. Muaythai Australia is responsible for determining the appropriate sanction or disciplinary procedures, if required.
Complaints related to Child Safeguarding and Discrimination are managed by Sport Integrity Australia.
Muaythai Australia NIF Complaints, Disputes & Discipline Policy
Click here to view the Fact Sheet
Click here to view the Step by Step Guide to Complaints
Click here to view the Investigation of Complaints Guidelines
Complaints or Concerns
The Complaints process is set up to keep Australian sport safe and fair. The process of making a complaint or raising a concern should be submitted to Muaythai Australia, where under the National Integrity Framework will be managed according to the Complaints, Disputes and Discipline policy.
Concerns can also be forwarded to the relevant state bodies, which shall seek support and advice from Muaythai Australia.
Complaints or concerns involving child safe guarding and discrimination may be submitted directly to Sport Integrity Australia website, telephone 1300 027 232. Or contact Muaythai Australia at gensec@muaythaiaustralia.com.au or 0415507369.