Child protection

Concerns about a child’s welfare

Find out what to do if you think a child or young person is at risk of, or is being, harmed or abused.

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A child leaps through the air to score a try during a ripper rugby match.

Identifying and preventing grooming

Grooming doesn’t just happen to other people’s children, young people or whānau. If you know what to look for — and how the grooming process works — you can take action to protect tamariki and rangatahi in sport and recreation.

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Dynamic shot of a girl lunging to score a try as her opponent pulls her ripper rugby tag.

Safeguarding and protecting children and young people course

Keep children and young people, and yourself, safe when taking part in sport and recreation activities. Take the full course of four modules or complete the Child protection module on its own.

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