Sport Integrity Australia – Safeguarding Children and Young People Credential

What is the Safeguarding Children and Young People Credential?

The Sport Integrity Australia (SIA) Safeguarding Children and Young People Credential confirms that an individual has completed the Safeguarding Children and Young People in Sport Induction course provided by Sport Integrity Australia.

This credential is required for individuals involved in Australian Fencing Federation (AFF) activities who have a responsibility to help create a safe and inclusive environment for children and young people, including:

  • Coaches
  • Fencers participating in national events
  • Media representatives
  • Certain AFF staff and volunteers

Completion of the course and submission of evidence through JustFence allows the AFF to verify that this safeguarding requirement has been met.

Why is this Credential Required?

The AFF is committed to providing a safe sporting environment for all participants. The Safeguarding Children and Young People in Sport Induction course helps participants understand:

  • Child safeguarding responsibilities
  • Appropriate behaviours and professional boundaries
  • How to recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns
  • The importance of creating safe and inclusive sporting environments

How to Complete the Course

The course is available free of charge through Sport Integrity Australia's eLearning platform.

  1. Visit the Sport Integrity Australia website.
  2. Access the eLearning portal.
  3. Complete the Safeguarding Children and Young People in Sport Induction course.
  4. Once completed, download your training record or certificate from the My Certificates section of the eLearning portal.

How to Upload Evidence in JustFence

After completing the course:

  1. Download your training history or completion certificate from the My Certificates tile in the Sport Integrity Australia eLearning portal.
  2. Log in to JustFence.
  3. Navigate to Profile → Credentials.
  4. Select Add Credential.
  5. Choose SIA – Safeguarding Children and Young People.
  6. Upload your training history or completion certificate.
  7. Save your submission for verification.
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Verification Process

Once your evidence has been uploaded, the AFF will review and verify the submission. Once verified, the credential will be recorded against your profile and may be used to support eligibility for competitions, coaching, officiating, media access, and other AFF activities where safeguarding requirements apply.

Before You Submit

Please ensure that:

  • You have completed the Safeguarding Children and Young People in Sport Induction course.
  • Your certificate or training history clearly shows your name and course completion.
  • The name on your certificate matches your JustFence profile.
  • You upload the most current version of your completion record.

Maintaining a current safeguarding credential helps the AFF meet its child safety obligations and contributes to a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all participants.