MPFC Policies

The Mill Park Football Club is guided by a number of policies to ensure that we continue to provide a positive experience for our all our members. In addition, these policies ensure that the club is run in a responsible manner, both on and off the field.

Please take the time to become familiar with these policies, and should you have any question, please contact a member of the executive committee.

Child Safety

A suite of policies prepared by the AFL’s Child Safeguarding department, endorsed and actioned by all NFNL Clubs.

Mission, Values & Purpose

MPFC objective will be to develop Australian Rules Football while promoting the club and the spirit of the game to the community, always encouraging family involvement.

Code of Conduct

MPFC mandatory and enforceable codes of conduct for coaches, players, parents, supporters, and officials. The Club Code of Conduct applies to all our officials, volunteers, members, and supporters.

Vilification & Discrimination

MPFC is committed to an environment which promotes racial and religious tolerance by prohibiting certain conduct and providing a means of redress for victims of racial and religious vilification and/or racial discrimination.

Respect & Responsibility

MPFC is committed to the objective of the AFL’s Respect and Responsibility Policy to create safe, welcoming and inclusive environments for women and girls at all levels of Australian Football.

Alcohol Policy

MPFC recognizes the importance in holding a liquor license and the value it adds to the club, but in doing so the club accepts the responsibilities and expectations of the community in strictly adhering to the liquor licensing laws.

Registration Policy

MPFC’s endorsed policy outlining our standards and key information for players and parents who are wishing to register with our club.

SmokeFree Policy

MPFC recognises that passive smoking (inhaling second-hand smoke) is hazardous to health and that children and non-smokers should be protected from tobacco smoke.

Risk Management

MPFC acknowledges that risks are inherent in all aspects of Australian Rules Football and the role of risk management as critical to the safe and controlled provision of the sport to players, officials, and spectators.

COMMITMENT TO CHILD SAFETY

Mill Park Football Club (MPFC) is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and well being of the children and young people in our care. All children who are a part of MPFC have a right to feel and be safe. The welfare of the children in our care will always be our first priority and MPFC has zero tolerance to child abuse. We aim to create a safe and child friendly environment where children feel safe and most importantly have fun. MPFC’s activities are always carried out in the best interests of the children.