Codes and Policies
As part of our commitment to creating safer environments for children and young people to enjoy rugby, there are a number of guidance and information resources for children and young people, parents, volunteers, staff and clubs. These resources will help everyone involved in the game to understand what they can do in their role to help create a safe and enjoyable environment for children and young people.
Children and Young People
If you’re under 18 and want to know what your club and Rugby Australia are doing to protect your welfare, or if you have anything you’d like to tell us, please click here
Clubs, Staff and Volunteers
Here you will find guidance for clubs, staff and volunteers on how to create safe and enjoyable environments for children and young people.
Parents
Rugby Australia recognises the important role parents play in their child’s development. You can find out more about how you can keep your child safe and enjoying rugby here.
The Rugby Learning Centre also hosts a range of courses including:
- Rugby AU Child and Young Person Safeguarding Policy Course
- Rugby AU Code of Conduct
Play By the Rules (PBTR) offers information, resources, tools and free online training to assist coaches, officials, players, parents and spectators in preventing and dealing with discrimination, harassment, child safety, inclusion and integrity in sport.
You can find more information by visiting the PBTR website.
The eSafety Commissioner also offer a wide range of online safety advice and resources for clubs, children, volunteers and parents to help make sure everyone in sport has more positive experiences online.
You can find more information by visiting the
For 16- to 25-year-olds. PeerChat is available Monday to Thursday 3-8pm and Friday 11:30am-4:30pm.
Parents – Resources and peer support plus phone and online counselling.
Articles, resources and training for lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer and/or intersex young people. As well as professional training to help support LGBTQI people.
5 to 25 year olds. All issues. Confidential phone counselling available all day, every day. Online chat available 24/7, 365 days a year.
12 to 25 year olds. All issues. Phone counselling and online chat available 3pm to 10pm AEST, every day.