National Integrity Framework

What is Sport Integrity?

Sport is an Australian way of life. It brings people together, regardless of any differences in language, ability, culture and beliefs, and provides physical, social and economic benefits. We must keep dragon boating, as a sport and recreation, safe and fair, for everyone who participates.

Threats to sports integrity include things like illicit drug use, doping, competition manipulation and behaviours that impact people's positive experience of sport, such as discrimination or abuse. Integrity in sports means that athletes, officials, supporters and fans can participate in and celebrate sports, confident that they are part of a safe, fair and inclusive environment. The Australian Dragon Boat Federation (AusDBF) and Dragon Boating WA Inc. (DBWA) take integrity seriously and is committed to safeguarding our sport.

All our members and participants are obligated to protect and maintain the integrity of dragon boating and the health and well-being of others within the sport. We work closely with Sport Integrity Australia, the national agency established to protect sport against integrity threats.

Child Safe Sport Resources

AusDBF and DBWA have a zero-tolerance policy for child abuse and neglect in any form.

Click here to view AusDBF Child/Young Person Safe Commitment Statement

DBWA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children in Dragon Boating by providing a safe and inclusive environment and ensuring that everyone involved in dragon boating is educated and informed of their responsibilities to protect and look after Children.

All Children have the right to feel safe and protected from all forms of abuse, harm, and neglect. Children have the right to participate in sport in a safe, positive and enjoyable environment.

DBWA aims to create and maintain an inclusive, child-safe environment that is understood, endorsed, implemented, and adhered to by everyone involved in dragon boating.

AusDBF and DBWA have adopted the National Integrity Framework, including the Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy

The Policy is part of AusDBF's proactive and preventative approach to upholding its commitment to the safety, well-being, participation and empowerment of all Children who access dragon boating.

The Policy seeks to ensure that everyone involved in dragon boating is aware of their rights and responsibilities in relation to Children. This Policy sets out the standards of behaviour expected of those involved in dragon boating and the behaviours that are not acceptable.

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