National Policies and ACT Reports

Strengthening Tennis Australia Member Protection Policy

At Tennis ACT we take seriously our duty of care to children and young people, as well as their families and community.

With this in mind, Tennis Australia (TA) recently commenced a national review which aimed to strengthen TA’s approach to safeguarding children and young people who participate in tennis. The national review was assisted by the Australian Childhood Foundation (ACF) and was based on nationally recognized standards for their Safeguarding Children Program.

As a result of this review, Tennis Australia has made significant changes to the Tennis Australia Member Protection Policy. These changes are aimed at implementing best practice and standards to protect children and young people in their care.

The policy has been developed as part of Tennis Australia’s ongoing commitment to the health, safety and well being of its members and participants. Member Protection is all about practices and procedures, which protect a sports organisation’s members including athletes, administrators, coaches and officials.

By virtue of its membership with Tennis Australia, Tennis ACT adopts and abides by certain by-laws and policies of Tennis Australia, as implemented and amended from time to time, including, but not limited to:

Member Protection Policy
Tennis Australia Anti-Doping Policy
Social Media Policy
Disciplinary Policy
Code of Behaviour for Tournaments and Weekly Competitions
Extreme Weather Policy
Tennis Anti-corruption program
Privacy Policy
Participation and Online systems terms and conditions

Tennis ACT, its members and its officers are bound by each of these policies.

Please click here to view the policies.

Transgender Inclusion Guidelines for Community Tennis

Tennis Australia (TA) and Tennis ACT are committed to providing a safe, welcoming and inclusive sporting environment for everyone regardless of their differences. The Transgender Inclusion Guidelines for Community Tennis are available here.