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Reporting Integrity Issues

REPORTING INTEGRITY CONCERNS TO DIVING AUSTRALIA AND SPORT INTEGRITY AUSTRALIA

Report Your Integrity Concern

Diving Australia has adopted the National Integrity Framework. This means that some complaints can be reported directly to Sport Integrity Australia for management.

Anything that may constitute Prohibited Conduct under the Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy, or that may constitute discrimination based on a protected characteristic, should be reported to Sport Integrity Australia.

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REPORTING INTEGRITY CONCERNS TO SPORT INTEGRITY AUSTRALIA

You can report directly to Sport Integrity Australia by filling out the Complaint Form on their website.
Phone: 1800 161 361

Please report the following matters straight away:

Misconduct with a child
Sexual Behaviour with or around a child
Shaming, humiliating, intimidating or belittling a child
Causing a child physical pain or discomfort
Supplying of drugs or alcohol to a child
Discrimination based on:
- Race or ethnicity
- Age
- Disability
- Sex or sexual orientation
- Religion
Doping (managed under the Diving Australia Anti-Doping Policy)

You can also report any prohibited conduct under the Member Protection Policy, if it involves a child.

Importance of Reporting Integrity Matters

All alleged breaches in relation to other Diving Australia policies will be managed by Diving Australia.

REPORTING INTEGRITY CONCERNS TO DIVING AUSTRALIA

Anyone in Diving is entitled to report their concerns directly to Diving Australia.

Complaints will be managed as per the Complaints, Disputes and Discipline Policy.

Diving Australia will evaluate and assess your complaint; however, your complaint may be delegated to your state association or club for investigation or an alternative organisation such as the police or child protection agencies if required. Diving Australia will assist these organisations with the management of your complaint to ensure it is handled confidentially and in accordance with our policies.

You must be willing to provide your contact details. Complaints cannot be submitted anonymously.

If you have questions about an integrity concern, please contact the Diving Australia National Integrity and Complaints Manager – integrity@diving.org.au

REPORT TO DIVING AUSTRALIA

Abuse
Bullying
Harassment
Sexual Misconduct
Victimisation
Match, race or competition fixing and other types of Competition Manipulation
Supplying inside information for the purposes of gambling
Betting by members on their own sport
Unlawful use of over the counter or prescription drugs
Inappropriate use or provision of supplements

Use, possession or trafficking of illegal drugs
Concealing information about Prohibited Conduct
Selection and eligibility disputes
Competition Rules disputes
Code of Conduct breaches
Social Media Policy breaches
Governance misconduct
Employment disputes
Complaints that are solely a personal grievance
Whistleblower Disclosures
Any conduct that occurred before Diving Australia's NIF commencement date
Any other policies that diving has in place

In addition, please report to Diving Australia if at any time, you:

are approached to fix a game, event or other Diving activity
are interviewed by law enforcement about any criminal offence, including match-fixing
witness any unacceptable behaviour in Diving
need to carry needle equipment for a medical purpose AND are competing in Diving events.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I make a complaint?

Complaints help us take action against people who aren’t upholding the integrity standards of our sport. By speaking up – you are protecting all other people around you.

I’m not sure where my complaint should be lodged. Who should I contact?

Contact your State or Club Association or the Diving Australia National Integrity and Complaints Manager – integrity@diving.org.au

What are the requirements when submitting a Complaint to Sport Integrity Australia?

Diving must have adopted the National Integrity Framework;
The alleged Prohibited Conduct must have occurred after Diving's adoption of the National Integrity Framework (15 June 2022);
Your matter must relate to the Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy, Doping or Discrimination;
You must be the alleged affected party (or a parent/guardian of the alleged affected party);
The person accused of the wrongdoing must be bound by Diving's policies, and;
You must be willing to provide your contact details. Complaints cannot be submitted anonymously.

What type of complaints does Sport Integrity Australia manage?

Sport Integrity Australia can only manage complaints relating to alleged breaches of prohibited conduct under the National Integrity Framework that relate to the Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy, Doping and Discrimination.

Are there other avenues available to me if I have a concern?