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Member Protection Policy Report

SHEINY NEW – Board member
Portfolio: Maccabi Member Protection

2021 brought another year of fragmented sport opportunities and
extended lockdowns, however Maccabi’s MPP has maintained its
commitment to safe, fair and welcoming sport. This year has
included updating materials, navigating new incoming standards and working with
various programs and activities to ensure that the member experience is the best it
can be.
• With Carnival 2021 being run in each state, and Carnival 2022 being run in
Melbourne, we worked closely with the Carnival committees to ensure that all MPP
requirements are being met to ensure that Carnival is a safe, positive and welcoming
experience.
• Induction documents for staff, boards, clubs and volunteers have been collated and
updated.
• A meeting was held for all clubs to discuss MPP, providing updates and asking for
club feedback. The session was highly productive and provided constructive feedback
assisting us in moving the program forward.

• Victoria has announced new Child Safe Standards which will become mandatory
from July 2022. These 11 standards will replace the existing 7 and include a greater
focus on involving families and communities, the importance of child wellbeing in
conjunction with child safety, and managing online risks. We are in the process of
updating our policies, procedures and training to ensure that we will meet the new
requirements before the July deadline.

• We are enormously proud of the launch of Maccabi Aquatics and have been
supporting incoming staff, ensuring that they will be appropriately trained and
understand Maccabi’s values, policies and commitment to child safety.

Sheiny New
Maccabi Board Member, MPP Portfolio

www.macvic.com.au enquiries.VIC@maccabi.com.au