A3:   WHO THIS POLICY APPLIES TO

 

This Policy applies to the following whether they are in a paid or unpaid (voluntary) capacity:

 

·       Individuals sitting on boards, committees and sub-committees.

·       Employees and volunteers.

·       Support personnel (eg, managers, physiotherapists, psychologists, masseurs, sport trainers).

·       Coaches and assistant coaches.

·       Athletes and players.

·       Referees, umpires, scorers and other officials.

·       Members, including life members.

·       Member associations.

·       Affiliated clubs and associated organisations.

·       Peak associations and the national body.

·       Any other person or organisation that is a member of or affiliated to the ABF.

·       Parents, guardians, spectators, sponsors, player agents and scouts, to the full extent that is possible.

 

This Policy will continue to apply to a person, even after they have stopped their association or employment with the ABF, if disciplinary action relating to an allegation of child abuse against that person has commenced.