The safety and wellbeing of the motorsport community underpins every recommendation, framework and regulation in place at Motorsport Australia.

As the FIA and Australian Sports Commission recognised governing body for four-wheel motorsport in Australia, Motorsport Australia is committed to upholding high standards of safety, fairness and integrity.  In alignment with the expectations of the Australia Sports Commission and Sports Integrity Australia, Motorsport Australia plays a leading role in safeguarding all participants at Motorsport Australia-permitted events – many of which involve children and young people.

In addition to on track safety measures, our integrity framework ensures the sport is conducted in a way that is as safe as practicable for every member of the motorsport community – this includes competitors, clubs, venues, staff, volunteers and spectators.

Taking steps to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people is fundamental to this. Motorsport Australia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in motorsport by providing a safe and inclusive environment and by ensuring that everyone involved in motorsport is aware of their rights and responsibilities in relation to children and young people. The requirement for Motorsport Australia officials to hold a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC) is one such example, and common standard within the entire sporting community in Australia.

“Motorsport Australia and its officials and volunteers are focused on creating an environment where everyone is working together to create a safe and inclusive environment at all levels of motorsport,”  General Counsel Gabriella Bornstein said.

“A safe and inclusive environment is key, not only as a preventative measure, but also to create and continue a sporting landscape where people are eager to return – particularly when they are new to the sport.”

Head to the Motorsport Australia website for all information about Working With Children Checks.

The framework that supports a zero-tolerance policy to harm, abuse and/or neglect of a child or young person in any form can be found in Motorsport Australia’s Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy.

“Integrity is not just an administrative responsibly, but a responsibility everyone plays a specific role in ranging from athletes, officials and parents through to support personnel and spectators,” Bornstein added.

If you or somebody you know sees something that does not feel right, report an Integrity Concern directly to Motorsport Australia.

If you need mental health or wellbeing support, you can contact a support service provider:

• Lifeline 13 11 14 | org.au
• Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 | org.au
• Black Dog Institute (02) 9382 4530 | org.au
• Headspace | org.au
• Wellmob Online Counselling | org.au
• 13YARN | org.au
  

For matters that can be reported directly to Sport Integrity Australia, contact them through one of the following methods:

• Submitting a Formal Complaint or Report through the Sport Integrity Australia website
• By calling the Sport Integrity Australia General Enquiry Hotline on 1300 027 232

If you wish to report a child protection matter, contact the agency responsible for child protection in your state or territory.