Acknowledgements

MCC Baseball – Acknowledgement of Country

MCC Baseball would like to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners of the Country on which Arthur Field is situated.

We recognise and respect the cultural heritage of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging.

We extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who also visit our club.

MCC Baseball – Acknowledgement of Lived Experience

We would like to acknowledge victims/survivors of child abuse and those close to someone with lived experience. Know that we hear you and that your voice matters.

Statements of Commitment

Supporting Our Child Safe Objectives

Our Commitment

Child Safety and Wellbeing

We commit ourselves strongly to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people who interact with our club.

Enriching Experiences

We aim to create enriching experiences and want children and young people to feel safe, happy, and empowered by their connection to MCC Baseball.

Active Participation and Respect

We are committed to the active participation of children and young people in our activities, ensuring all children and young people know their rights, have their views taken seriously, and involve them in decisions that may directly affect them and their peers.

Child Welfare

We create and maintain a child-safe environment. The welfare of children and young people is a top priority, and we have zero tolerance for any behaviors that threaten their safety and wellbeing.

Diversity

We recognize the needs of First Nations children and young people, culturally and linguistically diverse children and young people with a disability, and children and young people who identify as LGBTIQA+, transgender, and/or non-binary. We are committed to implementing culturally appropriate practices and procedures to address those needs.

Safe Disclosure of Risks or Concerns

We recognize that protecting and maintaining the safety of children and young people is a responsibility of all staff, volunteers, and contractors. We foster a culture of openness that supports everyone to safely disclose identified risks or concerns of harm to children and young people.

Open Communication

We are committed to engaging in open communication with families and the communities of which children and young people are part of in relation to our child-safe approach. MCC Baseball encourages families and communities to conduct open conversations on matters relating to the development and review of our policies and practices.

Club Commitment

We will take all necessary steps to prevent and protect children and young people from physical, sexual, emotional, psychological, and cultural abuse and neglect.