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Play by the Rules

Play by the Rules is a free online learning and information resource addressing harassment, discrimination and child protection for the sport and recreation industry. It provides information and resources on how to prevent and deal with discrimination, harassment and child abuse, and how to develop inclusive and welcoming environments for participation.

Play by the Rules provides up to date information on current issues facing the industry, interactive scenarios, free on-line training courses, guidelines and free resources.

Play by the Rules is a unique partnership between the Australian Sports Commission, Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission, all state and territory sport and recreation and anti-discrimination agencies and the Queensland Commission for Children, Young People and Child Guardian.

For more information visit the Play by the Rule website

Fair and Safe Behaviour in Sport and Recreation in the ACT: Flyer ( PDF 478 KB)
Fair and Safe Behaviour in Sport and Recreation in the ACT: Brochure (PDF 945 KB)

ACT Human Rights Commission

The ACT Human Rights Commission (HRC) delivers a range of training seminars and workshops to assist individuals working in various environments to gain a better understanding of discrimination and human rights. Workshops are facilitated by the HRC Community Education and Engagement Team comprising of trained educators and lawyers.

For more information visit the ACT Human Rights Commission

ACT Office for Children, Youth and Family Support

The Office for Children, Youth and Family Support is an administrative unit of the Department of Disability, Housing and Community Services. The office works in partnership with the community to provide care and protection services to children and young people, and family and community support to meet the needs of the people of Canberra.

If you are concerned about a child or would like further information on child abuse and neglect, reporting requirements, making a report or responding to a disclosure of abuse visit the DHCS website