RAVSTASS Multi-Sport Association
Order Summary

Safety

Report 
IN EVENT OF EMERGENCY
Immediate Danger? Call 000 or 112 immediately.
SMS 106 for text-based relay service (Hearing/Speech Impaired).
  • DANGER: Identify immediate risks to self, others, and casualties.
  • RESPONSE: Assess casualties.
  • SEND FOR HELP: Call 112 or 000. 
    Poisons Helpline: 13 11 26 | After Hours GP: 1800 022 222 
  • AIRWAY: Open airways.
  • BREATHING: Check for normal breathing.
  • CPR: Start CPR — 30 compressions : 2 breaths. Continue CPR until responsiveness or normal breathing returns.
  • DEFIBRILLATOR: Attach Defibrillator (AED) and follow prompts. 
Risk Limitation Matrix

FIRST AID HOSPITALISE DISABILITY FATALITY
CERTAIN  STOP STOP STOP NEVER
LIKELY  External External STOP STOP
POSSIBLE  Internal External External STOP
UNLIKELY  Internal Internal External External
RARE  Internal
 Internal Internal Internal

Black must NEVER be conducted. 
Red must be STOPPED. 
Yellow must be run EXTERNALLY. RAVSTASS is not insured to run activities directly. Members may represent RAVSTASS through an externally operated activity, competition, training or event; where an event, club, association, facility, or organisation has pre-arranged safety management policies, processes and insurance. For example: a RAVSTASS Rock Climbing team of competent climbers competing at a rock climbing event managed by another organisation with appropriate insurance and controls. A RAVSTASS Basketball team competing in a league, where players pay insurance and are registered with the competition. RAVSTASS Motorcyclists participating in a Track Day at a circuit which carries necessary insurance and the rider is licensed and complies with requirements of the hosting organisation. RAVSTASS Learner Scuba Divers conducting training with an external scuba training organisation which provides insurance and qualified instructors.  
Green may be conducted internally, preference is for a RAVSTASS Comrade Member who is familiar with RAVSTASS policies and communicates regularly with the Vice President to lead. Participants must be competent, qualified and/or licensed in the activity they are conducting. For example: Scuba divers conducting a social dive for scuba qualified members only. Motorcycle Social Ride on Public Roads for licensed members and complying with road laws. Kayaking by competent members, observing water safety legislation in their own boats or using hired boats that provides insurance. 
Risk Acceptance & Waiver Agreement

Details of Activity. 
Date of Activity: ............................................... 
Type of Activity: ............................................................ 
Location of Activity: ................................................................. 
Grid Reference: ................................................ 
Primary Communication: ..............................................
Secondary Communication: ..............................................
Tertiary Communication: .............................................. 
Leader(s): ................................................................. 
Qualifications: .......................................................... 
Signature: …………………………………...
Date: ………………………..

Risk Acknowledgement. The following Risk likelihood and consequence is assessed as: 
Likelihood: .............................. Consequence: ..............................  
The Micromort rating for this type of activity is .......................... 
  
Participant Responsibilities. By participating in this activity YOU.....
* Are Willing to cooperate and/or provide assistance in event of emergency. 
* Acknowledge and accept the inherent risks of this activity. 
* Will conduct yourself responsibly for your own safety and the safety of others. 
* Are competent in the activity and do not require training. 
By choosing to participate you accept these risks as well as acknowledging that there may be further risk which have not been considered through this process. You also must observe further risk assessments/advice/instructions/signage that may be encountered at the site/activity. If you accept the above, please read on.... 
 
RISK WARNING AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK. Sporting and recreational activities are inherently dangerous and participation may involve significant risk of injury, disability or death. Risk levels associated with sporting and recreational activities varies depending on that which is being conducted. If you do not wish to be exposed to these risks, RAVSTASS does not advise that you participate in any of our activities. 
 
EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY, RELEASE & INDEMNITY. In exchange for being able to attend or participate in any RAVSTASS hosted sport or activity, I agree to release RAVSTASS from all liability for:
• My death;
• Any physical or mental injury (including the aggravation, acceleration or recurrence of such an injury);
• The contraction, aggravation or acceleration of a disease;
• The coming into existence, the aggravation, acceleration or recurrence of any other condition, circumstance, occurrence, activity or form of behaviour. 
  
Participants Details:  
 
Full Name: ......................................................................................... 
 
Mobile: ................................................................ 
 
DOB: ......................................... 
 
I agree that: 
• I am attending or participating in the activity at my own risk, and as a result are taking full responsibility for any personal injury (physical, mental or otherwise) that may occur or arise due to my participation.
• I take full responsibility for harm, disadvantage or injury caused to any other person, the community or property that may occur as a result from my actions or participation in an activity or sporting event. 
• I will complete a RAVSTASS Incident Report for any accident/injury/near miss/unsafe practice/or other incident(s) of concern and complete any provided Incident Reports that are provided at the facility where the activity is conducted.
• I release RAVSTASS from any liability for any personal injury that may occur to me that may result from the supply of the recreational or sporting services.
• I am over 18 years of age.
• I am competent in the activity I am participating in.
• I understand that RAVSTASS is a sports association and not a training organisation/business. 
• I understand that RAVSTASS does not have insurance and I am responsible for insuring myself. 

Participant Signature: ………...............…………………………... 
 
Date: ……………………….. 
 
Emergency Contact of Participant:  
 
Full Name: ......................................................................................... 
 
Relationship: ......................................................................
 
Mobile: ................................................................ 
Child Safe Organisation

RAVSTASS Code of Conduct for a Child Safe Organisation

Caring for children and young people brings additional responsibilities for leaders and volunteers of RAVSTASS. All members of our Association are responsible for promoting and protecting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people by:

  • Keeping to the Association's child safe policy at all times and taking all reasonable steps to ensure the safety and protection of children and young people. 
  • Treating everyone (this includes staff, volunteers, students, children, young people and parents) including those of different race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes and religious beliefs with respect and honesty and ensure equity is upheld. 
  • Being a positive role model to children and young people and in all conduct with them. 
  • Setting clear boundaries about appropriate behaviour between yourself and the children and young people in our organisation – boundaries help everyone to understand their roles. 
  • Listening and responding appropriately to the views and concerns of children and young people. 
  • Being alert to bullying behaviours and responding promptly and appropriately. 
  • Ensuring another adult is always present or in sight when conducting one on one coaching, instruction or other activity. 
  • Being alert to children and young people who are, or may be at risk of harm, and reporting this quickly to the Child Abuse Report Line (13 14 78). 
  • Responding quickly, fairly and transparently to any complaints made by a child, young person or their parent/guardian. 
  • Encouraging children and young people to ‘have a say’ on issues that are important to them. 

Members, Volunteers and Leaders should obtain the following prior to applying for a leadership position, in particular where that position will include working with children. In addition, the Elected Committee may stipulate the following as a requirement, prior to appointment: 

  • Obtain a Working With Children Check (WWCS);  
  • Obtain a National Police Certificate (NPC);
  • Complete relevant training courses via www.playbytherules.net.au;
  • Directed to further training resources via www.dhs.sa.gov.au; and 
  • Sign acknowledgement of this Code of Conduct (see bottom). 

Members, Volunteers and Leaders must not:

  • Engage in rough physical games. 
  • Develop any ‘special’ relationships with children and young people that could be seen as favouritism such as the offering of gifts or special treatment. 
  • Do things of a personal nature that a child or young person can do for themselves, such as toileting or changing clothes. 
  • Discriminate against any child or young person because of age, gender, cultural background, religion, vulnerability or sexuality.  

Reporting a Breach of the Code of Conduct

A report of a breach, or perceived breach of the Code of Conduct is to be made to the designated member of the Elected Committee.

Consequences of Breaching the Code of Conduct

Breaches of this code of conduct, will be referred IAW:
* Children and Young People (Safety) Act 2017 
* Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016.

Following report of a breach, the RAVSTASS' Rules of Association will be enacted IAW Rule 5.4 Expulsion of a Member. 

I agree to abide by this code of conduct

Name:………………………………………………………………………………… 

Signature:…………………………………………… Date:………………………. 


References: 
Children and Young People (Safety) Act 2017 
Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 
Dept of Human Services - Child Safe Environments (Resources) 
Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing - Sports Vouchers 
Play by the Rules - www.playbytherules.net.au 

References & Safety Resources