Calisthenics WA INTEGRITY FRAMEWORK

Sport is an Australian way of life. It brings people together, transcending differences in language, ability, culture and beliefs, and provides physical, social and economic benefits. Threats to sport integrity include competition-manipulation, doping, and behaviours that impact people’s positive experience of sport, such as discrimination or abuse.

Integrity in sport means that athletes, supporters and fans can participate in and celebrate sport, confident in the knowledge that they are part of a safe, ethical and inclusive environment. ACF works closely with Sport Integrity Australia, the national agency established to protect sport against integrity threats.

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Everyone involved with ACF has an obligation to protect and maintain the integrity of sport, as well as the health and wellbeing of our athletes. Participation in sport should be safe for all. We are committed to ensuring that people in sport, including children, are treated with respect dignity and are protected from bullying, discrimination, harassment or abuse. The following policies highlight the important legal and governance responsibilities in relation to child safety and member protection.

At the heart of all our work in the integrity space is the ACF’s commitment to our guiding motto: CALISTHENICS WITH INTEGRITY – Protection for our community and our future. This statement underpins every initiative, policy, and educational rollout we implement, reinforcing our dedication to fostering a safe, fair, and respectful environment for all participants. It reflects our belief that safeguarding and integrity are not just compliance requirements, but essential to the long-term success and wellbeing of our sport and its community.

COMPLAINTS

Complaints in relation to breaches under the National Integrity Framework will be managed independently by Sport Integrity Australia. Anyone can make a complaint by:

Everyone from athletes, parents, support personnel, administrators and supporters play a role in protecting the integrity of our sport.

If you see something say something! 

• Filling in a formal complaint or reporting a concern through the form on the Sport Integrity Australia website – www.sportintegrity.gov.au
• Phoning 1300 027 232
• Completing the ‘report an issue’ form in the Sport Integrity App. This can be anonymous if you choose.

Below are some simple tips to remember when considering lodging a complaint with Sport Integrity Australia.

• Anyone can make a complaint.
• Only complaints relating to allege breaches of prohibited conduct under the National Integrity Framework can be submitted to Sport Integrity Australia.
• Complaints can only be actioned if the person who allegedly committed the behaviour is bound by our sport (i.e. they must have agreed to be bound by the policy via membership or agreement).

Calisthenics-specific complaints relating to selections, governance, personal grievances, whistleblower or code of conduct are not covered under the National Integrity Framework.

Complaints of this nature are managed at the appropriate level of calisthenics governance – your Club, Your State / Territory Calisthenics Body, or the National (ACF) Level, under the ACF Non-NIF Complaints & Disputes Management Policy.

To find out more about Calisthenics Specific complaints head to the ACF Complaints Management Page.