UniSport Australia adopts National Integrity Framework

UniSport has announce a partnership with Sport Integrity Australia and the adoption of the National Integrity Framework and associated integrity policies.

The peak body for university sport in Australia advises "this is an important step in protecting our sport and our members from integrity threats like harassment, bullying, abuse, illicit drugs and competition manipulation."

By adopting the National Integrity Framework, UniSport now has six new integrity policies which apply to all members. In addition, all complaints about possible integrity breaches will now be managed independently by Sport Integrity Australia, which we hope will ensure people feel safe to speak up about any concerns. 

UniSport’s National Integrity Framework came into effect on 1st June and consists of six integrity-related policies, including:

• National Integrity Framework

• Member Protection Policy

• Child Safeguarding Policy

• Competition Manipulation and Sport Wagering Policy

• Improper Use of Drugs and Medicine Policy

• Complaints, Disputes and Discipline Policy

As a result, since the beginning of last month, Sport Integrity Australia will take over the management of all complaints in relation to integrity matters for university sport, which includes, abuse, bullying and harassment.

UniSport add "it is important that all members of UniSport and participants of UniSport events understand their obligations under this Framework and in particular familiarise themselves with conduct which is prohibited within each policy."

Breaches and complaints related to these policies will be handled independently by Sport Integrity Australia. Complaints related to other UniSport polices, as outlined in the UniSport Disputes and Disciplinary policy, will remain with UniSport.

For more information about integrity topics, visit the governance page on the UniSport website at www.unisport.com.au