Sport is an Australian way of life. It brings people together, regardless of any differences in language, ability, culture and beliefs, and provides physical, social and economic benefits.
For those reasons, it’s critical that we keep hockey safe and fair, for everyone who participates.
Threats to sports integrity include things like behaviours that impact people’s positive experience of sport, such as discrimination or abuse, illicit drug use, doping and competition manipulation.
Integrity in sports means that athletes, volunteers, supporters and fans can participate in and celebrate sports, confident in the knowledge that they are part of a safe, fair and inclusive environment.
Hockey Australia and Hockey ACT take integrity seriously and are committed to safeguarding hockey.
All members and participants have an obligation to protect and maintain the integrity of hockey, as well as the health and well-being of others who participate.
Hockey Australia works closely with Sport Integrity Australia, the national agency established to protect hockey against integrity threats. Hockey Australia adopted the Sport Integrity Australia National Integrity Framework effective 1 January 2024.
Raising a concern is safe, private and easy. If you’ve seen or experienced something that doesn’t feel right, or that goes against the values of safety, fairness and respect, please let us know.
You can choose how to get in touch, and your information will be handled with care and respect.
You can contact Hockey Australia in the following ways:
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Email: integrity@hockey.org.au
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Other ways to report:
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Sport Integrity Australia: For doping, child safeguarding or discrimination concerns, visit sportintegrity.gov.au or call 1300 027 232 (Option 3 for integrity, Option 5 for doping).
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eSafety Commissioner: To report cyberbullying of children, adult cyber abuse, image-based abuse or illegal online content, visit esafety.gov.au.
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Police: If someone is in immediate danger, contact your local police or call 000.
The National Integrity Framework is a suite of policies that sets out rules for unacceptable behaviour in hockey and explains the way complaints about breaches of these rules are managed.
The National Integrity Framework policies and resources can be found on the Publications Page of the Hockey ACT website.
COMPLAINTS, DISPUTES AND DISCIPLINE POLICY
This policy sets out the process for resolving complaints and disciplinary action in relation to Prohibited Conduct under the National Integrity Framework and other relevant policies such as the Code of Conduct.
SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE POLICY
Hockey Australia has zero tolerance for child abuse or neglect in any form.
All children have the right to feel safe and protected from all forms of abuse, harm, and neglect. children have the right to take part in hockey in a safe, positive, and enjoyable environment.
Hockey Australia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in hockey by providing safe and inclusive environments and ensuring that everyone involved in hockey is proportionately educated and informed of their responsibilities to protect and look after children and young people.
Hockey Australia is committed to ensuring that everyone involved with hockey is treated with respect and dignity and is protected from abuse, bullying, harassment, sexual misconduct, unlawful discrimination, victimisation, and vilification.
This policy seeks to ensure that everyone involved in hockey is aware of their rights and responsibilities. This Policy sets out the standards of behaviour expected of those involved in hockey and the behaviours that are not acceptable.
COMPETITION MANIPULATION AND SPORT GAMBLING POLICY
This Policy is designed to keep hockey fair by protecting competitions and events from competition manipulation (also known as match-fixing) and associated betting activity. The Policy includes definitions of Prohibited Conduct regarding sports betting and competition manipulation, provides direction on how to report concerns, and sets out best practice for National Sporting Organisations when sharing information and entering into commercial arrangements with Wagering Service Providers (WSP).
Since the manipulation of a sporting competition may also be a criminal act, this policy is also designed to protect all members from misconduct captured under legislation.
IMPROPER USE OF DRUGS AND MEDICINE POLICY
The improper use of drugs and medicine in hockey, including the use of supplements and the provision by unqualified and unauthorised people, are a risk to the health of athletes and the integrity of hockey.
To counter these risks, the Improper Use of Drugs and Medicine Policy ensures:
- Medical practitioners working in our sport are accredited and qualified to fulfil their duties
- Medicines are used in appropriate ways
- Safe use of supplements which comply with the World Anti-Doping Code
- Illegal drug use is prohibited in our sport
The National Redress Scheme (the Scheme) was created in response to recommendations by the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. The Scheme started on 1 July 2018 and will run for 10 years.
The Scheme provides acknowledgement and support to people who have experienced institutional child sexual abuse. Redress is an alternative to seeking compensation through the courts.
An offer of redress for eligible people can include:
- a payment
- counselling that is confidential and culturally safe
- a direct personal response, such as an apology, from an institution.
Applicants can choose what parts of the redress offer they want to receive.
Hockey Australia is committed to ensuring that everyone involved with hockey is treated with respect and dignity and is protected from all forms of abuse.
Hockey has taken a "whole-of-sport" approach in responding to any Scheme applications and redress awards. Hockey Australia and its Member Associations have all either joined the Scheme or signalled their intent to join.
People can apply to the Scheme by filling in a paper application form, or online through myGov.
For more information, visit www.nationalredress.gov.au or call the Scheme line on 1800 737 377.
Here, you’ll find information, fact sheets, and resources to help create safer environments for children and young people in hockey. No matter your role, there’s something for everyone.
Explore the hub below.
Explore the eSafety Commissioner's online safety advice and resources to help make sure everyone in sport has more positive experiences online.