Child Safety

Lakers Basketball Club is committed to safeguarding children and young people in sport. We work with the Basketball NSW, Newcastle Basketball, NSW Office of Sport, NSW Office of the Children’s Guardian and Play by the Rules plus other child safety agencies to help create child safety in basketball in NSW.

Our Commitment to Children and Young People

As part of our commitment to Children and Young People, Lakers Basketball Club and teams seek to:

a) provide a safe and supportive environment for Children and Young People;
b) ensure that the experiences of Children and Young People are free from any form of Prohibited Conduct including Child Abuse or Grooming;
c) empower Children and Young People to act and respond to behaviour that is not acceptable or inappropriate;
d) publicise and make available the Codes of Behaviour that underpin our sport;
e) make information available on who Children and Young People can approach if they feel unsafe or they become aware of or are concerned about any form of Prohibited Conduct including Child Abuse or Grooming;
f) establish a report framework that allows Children and Young People and others to report any incident affecting the safety and well-being of Children and Young People; and
g) provide support services to any Child or Young Person and their families who might be affected by any form of Prohibited Conduct including Child Abuse or Grooming;