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National Integrity Framework

Introduction to the National Integrity Framework

Blind Sport Australia (BSA) is committed to ensuring a fair and safe sport and community environment for the participation of blind and vision impaired Australian’s. BSA has been working with Sport Integrity Australia (SIA) as well as the Australian Sporting Alliance for People with Disabilities (ASAPD) to manage the adoption of National Integrity Framework (NIF).

In adopting the NIF, BSA ensures that the following principles are followed by all who are involved with the Framework policies.

These principles are:

Deliver education programs

To ensure education programs are in place which enable the people and the members that Blind Sports Australia represents are made aware of the new policies in place.

Acknowledge potential risks

To acknowledge that the people and members that BSA represents who are covered by the policies are potentially more at risk* of being affected, abused, manipulated, or used.

Clearly inform others

To ensure that the Improper use of Drugs and Medicine Policy is clearly explained to all parties to take into consideration the particular needs (e.g. medication) of the people and members of BSA.

Implement communication tools

To ensure communication tools are in place that will enhance the education of the people and the members that Blind Sports Australia represents.

 

*The following is the definition of people at risk:

  • Persons under the age of 18; or
  • Persons aged 18 or over, but are unable to take care of themselves, or are unable to protect themselves against harm or exploitation, by reason of age, illness, trauma or disability, or any other reason.

POLICIES

To learn more about Sport Integrity Australia (SIA) go to their website at https://www.sportintegrity.gov.au/

NIF – Child Safeguarding Policy

NIF – Child Safeguarding Policy – South Australian Addendum

NIF – Member Protection Policy

NIF – Improper Use of Drugs and Medicine Policy

NIF – Complaints, Disputes and Discipline Policy

NIF – Competition Manipulation and Sports Wagering Policy


ANTI-DOPING

Anti-doping rules apply to all participants of our sport from elite to grassroots. All members must be aware of, and have a basic understanding of, their obligations regarding anti-doping. 

The Sport Integrity Australia website has a range of information and resources to assist, including: 

 

Blind Sports Australia’s anti-doping policy is the Australian National Anti-Doping Policy, effective 1 January 2021, and can be found on the Sport Integrity Australia website.

 

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