Upcoming
July 2026
- Mon 06
RepDay 3/4JSA - Junior State Age Carnival - Hinterland
- Tue 07
RepDay 4/4JSA - Junior State Age Carnival - Hinterland
- Sat 11
Day SeasonDS Round 8
- Sat 18
Net Skills ProgramDS Net Skills #6
- Sat 18
Day SeasonDS Round 9
Safeguarding Children
Western Districts Netball Association (WDNA) has a zero-tolerance policy to child abuse, harm and neglect in any form.
WDNA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and Young People in Netball by providing a safe and inclusive environment and by ensuring that everyone involved in Netball is educated and informed of their responsibilities to protect and look after Children and Young People.
All Children and Young People have the right to feel safe and protected from all forms of abuse, harm, and neglect. Children and Young People have the right to take part in sport in a safe, positive, and enjoyable environment.
Contact Details
WDNA treats all concerns seriously, no matter how small.
If you are unsure where to direct your concern, please contact:
- General Enquiries | mpio@westsnetball.org
- General Complaints | complaints@westsnetball.org
- Child Safety Concerns | cso@westsnetball.org
Queensland Legislation - Child Safe Organisations Act 2024
Queensland Child Safe Organisations Act 2024
Act No. 49 of 2024 - assented to 19 September 2024
10 Child Safe Standards and the Universal Principle as part of the new Queensland legislation:
- Draft - WDNA Guide to social media and photography consent: Click here
Safeguarding Policies
WDNA abides by the following policies, which are also available on our website under the Policy section:
- Safeguarding Children & Young People
- WDNA Child Safety
- Social Media Code of Conduct
- WDNA Member Protection Policy
- Member Protection
Queensland Child Safe Organisations Act 2024
Act No. 49 of 2024 - assented to 19 September 2024
Staying Emotionally Fit
If anything raises concern for you, please don't hesitate to seek support from the services listed below:
- Lifeline: 13 11 14 | lifeline.org.au
- Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636 | beyondblue.org.au
- 1800 Respect: 1800 737 732
- Blue Knot Helpline (for survivors or childhood trauma): 1300 657 380
- 13 YARN (Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporters: 13 92 76 | 13yarn.org.au
- NQ & White Cloud Foundation 07 3155 3456 | whitecloudfoundation.org
Resources
Explore the following WDNA resources for helpful information and support:
- Netball Australia - Safeguarding Children and Young People Click here to log into NA Netball Learning Centre
- Play by the Rules - Safeguarding Children and Young People in Sport Induction course. Click here
- Step in for Kids - Understanding Grooming in Sport - Presented by Sarah Kopp. Click here
- Step in for Kids - Grooming Awareness - 2026 Information Pack. Click Here
- Netball Queensland Webinar - Creating Safe Sporting Environments: What Child Safe Standards Look Like for Coaches:
→ Webinar Supporting Documents:
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Western Districts respectfully acknowledges the Turrbal and Jagera peoples as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which we play netball.