Administrators - What to do next
As an administrator, try to do what you can to ensure that discrimination on the basis of disability does not have a place within your club. Things you may consider:
- Develop a Member Protection or other policy that addresses disability discrimination and harassment? Make sure the policy been endorsed by the management committee.
- Follow your sports disability action plan (if one has been developed)
- Communicate your sports Member Protection policy and disability action plan to members and personnel (e.g., parents, coaches, players).
- Appoint a Member Protection Information Officer and provide appropriate training and information about disability discrimination and complaint handling.
- Promote awareness and understanding about people with disability participating in your club.
- Look for best practice examples from other clubs/sports.