SMJFL Safeguarding
Implementation Program
Because child safety doesn't just happen.
Assess, Report, Improve & Manage... to Build Trust & Power Growth
WHY
SMJFL community football clubs face the significant challenge of navigating the complexities of child safety and safeguarding responsibilities. Adhering to the Victorian Child Safe Standards can be daunting, with clubs often lacking the resources or knowledge to ensure they fully comply, leaving them vulnerable to risks and legal repercussions.
Without a clear, structured approach clubs not only jeopardise the safety and wellbeing of their young members but also risk damaging their reputation and trust within the community. The stakes are high, with potential legal, ethical, and operational implications looming over clubs that fail to meet the necessary standards.
Safeguarding You’s “SMJFL Safeguarding Implementation Program” offers a lifeline. This program simplifies the process through a comprehensive assess, report, improve, and certify methodology.
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HOW IT WORKS
A guided self-assessment benchmarks your club or workplace against national best-practice standards in minutes – no policy degree required.
A colour-coded risk report pinpoints high, medium, and low gaps so committees know exactly where to focus scarce volunteer hours.
The Action Management Module converts findings into fixes with auto-prioritised tasks, evidence checklists, and curated resources.
A mobile sideline test screens red flags, symptoms, cognition, and balance in real time, helping you make the right call before play resumes.
Log any event—child safety, concussion, injury, grievance—once; a secure workflow tracks actions, evidence, and comms so nothing slips through the cracks.
A live dashboard rolls every task and incident into one list, ranks them by urgency, and assigns owners automatically.
Opt in for an independent review that validates your progress and issues an official Certificate of Assessment—credible proof for parents, insurers, and regulators.
PROGRAM INCLUDES
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12 Components
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Smart Self Assessment
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Risk Report: High-Med-Low
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Action Management Module
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Concussion Assessments
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Incident Management Module
PROGRAM MODULES
1. Cultural Safety
2. Child Safety & Wellbeing
3. Empowering Young People
4. Keeping Informed
5. Equity & Diversity
6. Working With Children
7. Complaints & Concerns
8. Education & Training
9. Physical & Online Environments
10. Implementation
11. Policies & Procedures
12. Child Employment
AFL Safeguarding Survival Guide
Tailored for club CSO’s, this guide cuts through the noise to deliver actionable strategies in Child Safeguarding.
More than just advice – it’s a blueprint for success. Avoid pitfalls, make smart decisions, and drive your organisation towards safer standards and sustainable growth. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to turn information into power.
