Keeping Kids Safe at Soccer Mates ⚽️

• We keep all children and young people safe from harm.
• We listen if someone feels worried or unsafe.
• We treat everyone with kindness and respect.
• We create a positive, inclusive, and fun environment. 
• We support our young coaches (aged 15–22) with training, guidance, and supervision.

• All Soccer Mates coaches and mentors hold a Working with Children Check (WWCC).
• Young coaches always work alongside an experienced adult mentor.
• All staff complete child-safety and safeguarding training.
• We make sure children are always supervised — never left alone with one adult.

 It’s never OK for anyone to:

• Hurt someone with words or actions
• Touch a child in a way that makes them uncomfortable
• Ask a child to keep a secret
• Send private messages or photos
• Give children alcohol, tobacco, or drugs 

If anything like this ever happens, we want you to speak up.

If you ever feel worried, sad, or unsure — please talk to us.

You can speak to your coach, mentor, or a trusted adult.

Or contact us directly:
📧 hello@soccer-mates.com.au
☎️ 0480 588 097

If it’s an emergency, call 000 or ask an adult to help you call.

You can also contact:
NSW Department of Communities and Justice (Child Protection Helpline) — 132 111

Parents and carers can help by:

• Talking regularly with your child about their sessions
• Encouraging open conversations about safety and respect 
• Letting us know if you have any concerns — big or small
   

Together, we can make Soccer Mates a safe, fun, and welcoming community for everyone.

For full details, you can download our complete Safeguarding Children and Young Persons Policy (PDF) here.

This policy outlines our commitment to creating a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for all children and young people in our programs. We encourage parents, carers, and staff to read it to understand our practices and reporting procedures.