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FHC Policies, Codes & Statements
Club Role Outlines
President Click Here, Vice president Click Here, Secretary Click Here,
Treasurer Click Here, Operations Manager Click Here,
Junior Program Manager Click Here, Players Representatives Click Here,
MEMBER PROTECTION POLICY
Frankston Hockey Club (FHC) supports Hockey Victoria’s (HV) adoption of the Hockey
Australia’s Member Protection Policy. The policy provides FHC’s position on harassment,
discrimination, child protection. It outlines the legal and ethical rights and responsibilities of those
involved in our sport. In addition, it provides the procedure for dealing with complaints.
Click Here to download the Hockey Australia Member Protection Policy
MEMBER PROTECTION INFORMATION OFFICER (MPIO)
A Member Protection Information Officer is responsible for providing information about a person’s
rights, responsibilities and options to an individual making a complaint or raising a concern. They
can also provide information and advice to sport administrators and complaint handlers with
regard to the Member Protection Policy of that sport. MPIOs are generally impartial; they do
not mediate or investigate complaints.
Click Here for further information about HV’s Member Protection Information Officer
FHC have appointed Stephen Blyth as its MPIO officer and he can be contacted by email
INCLUSION OFFICER
The Inclusion Officer works in conjunction with HV and FHC to support and promote a safe,
welcoming and inclusive environment for all throughout the Hockey community.
FHC have appointed Stephen Blyth as our Inclusion Officer and he can be contacted by email
Click Here for information on the role of the Inclusion Officer
CHILD SAFETY POLICY AND CODE OF CONDUCT
From 1 January 2017, the Child Safe Standards will apply to sporting organisations that operate
and provide sporting services to children within Victoria (including National Sporting
Organisations). The Standards apply to organisations as a whole, not only the areas that work
with children. The Standards apply to all personnel in your organisation. This includes: • Board of
Management / Committee Members • All paid staff (CEO, Executive, Employees) • All Volunteers
(Coaches, officials, administrators, scorers etc) • All students on placement • Any contractors you
engage
As part of FHC’s commitment to these standards we have attached our Child Safe Code of
Conduct and Child Safe Policy All coaches will be given a copy of these as well as all senior
players signing up to the Code of Conduct when they register with FHC.
For more information http://www.vicsport.com.au/child-safe-standards
CODES OF BEHAVIOUR
FHC club endorses the HV Codes of Behaviour. Every person in the Victorian Hockey
Community has the right to participate in an environment which is safe, welcoming and inclusive.
Equally every player, coach, official, spectator and administrator plays a part in ensuring their
actions and behaviours are supportive of these values.
Click Here for HV’s Codes of Behaviour
INCLUSION POLICY
Social inclusion is about making sure everyone is able to participate as valued, respected and
contributing members of society. It is also about the acceptance and equal treatment of members
of the wider community regardless of their gender, gender identity, sexuality, age, disability,
religious or cultural background, or other attributes that may lead to people feeling excluded or
isolated. This policy provides Hockey Victoria’s (HV) and FHC’S position on the inclusion of all
people.
Click Here do download HV’s Inclusion Policy
SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY
Social media offers the opportunity for people to gather in online communities of shared interest
and create, share or consume content. As a member-based organisation, HV and FHC
recognises the benefits of social media as an important tool of engagement and enrichment for
its members. HV and FHC welcome comments, ideas, and insights from its hockey community.
Social media is now part of everyday life for a growing number of people and is evolving the way
we communicate. It is an important tool that when used appropriately increases the visibility of
the sport.
HV, its affiliates, associations and clubs have long histories and are highly respected
organisations. It is important that HV’s, FHC’s and hockey’s reputation is not tarnished by anyone
using social media tools inappropriately, particularly in relation to any content that might
reference the organisation.
Click Here to download the HV Social Media Policy
DIVERSITY STATEMENT
At FHC we value and embrace diversity and consider a mix of human differences is essential to
growth and development of our organisation. We understand the contribution that a wider range
of skills, knowledge and experience will bring to our hockey club. New ideas, innovation,
creativity, problem solving, continuous improvement processes will be enhanced by groups of
people with different ideas working together.
HV’s Diversity Statement is currently under review and will be linked once published.
SELECTION POLICIES
The selection policies set out the basis upon which we select players to play in our teams and
the criteria we will apply in doing so. The junior selection policy is designed to balance the needs
of hockey players of all ages and abilities such that players have enjoyable and successful
involvement in hockey INSERT LINK TO FHC policy.