Basketball ACT Integrity Unit
Basketball ACT is committed to providing a safe, fair, and inclusive environment for everyone involved in our sport.
We follow Basketball Australia’s National Integrity Framework, which sets out the standards of behaviour expected across all levels of basketball – from local competitions to the National Basketball League.
What is the National Integrity Framework?
The Framework includes a range of policies and educational resources to help protect the integrity of the sport.
It applies to all competitions and events run by Basketball Australia and state/territory associations, including Basketball ACT.
The Framework outlines clear expectations for all participants and provides processes to manage issues such as misconduct, breaches of behaviour, or actions that put the sport at risk.
Member Protection
The Member Protection Policy is a key part of the Framework. It ensures that everyone – players, coaches, officials, volunteers, and spectators – is treated with respect and dignity.
Basketball ACT and its affiliated clubs are encouraged to report any concerns that may fall under this policy.
How to Make a Complaint
If you believe someone has breached the National Integrity Framework or the Member Protection Policy, you can see how to make a complaint here:
There are five ways in which you can raise a concern:
1. Basketball ACT complaints system
Basketball ACT has online forms in which individuals or clubs can lodge reports or concerns.
2. Email Basketball ACT
You can email Basketball ACT with any complaints or concerns to this email: Integrity@basketballact.com.au
3. Basketball Australia
You may lodge a complaint through the Basketball Australia Complaint webform.
Basketball Australia Complaint Form4. STOPline
You can report an integrity issue via STOPline, Basketball Australia’s independent reporting hotline, which at the discretion of the reporter may be made anonymously:
• Online: http://basketball.stoplinereport.com/
• Smartphone app: Search for STOPline in the iTunes App Store or Google Play
• Email: basketball@stopline.com.au
• Telephone: 1300 304 550
To contact the Basketball Australia integrity unit, please email integrity@australia.basketball
5. Sport Integrity Australia
Information relating to suspected breaches of Basketball Australia’s Anti-Doping Policy can be reported to SIA:
Sports Integrity ReportingIf you have any information in relation to a criminal matter, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 00
Basketball ACT Complaints Handling
Basketball ACT take all complaints or reports seriously and will endeavour to find the best outcome for all parties.
Basketball ACT follow the below processes for handling complaints, giving sanctions and holding tribunal and appeal hearings.
For more information on the process, please contact Basketball ACT.
Tribunal Resources
Basketball ACT’s Tribunal process is in place to address serious breaches of conduct, including on-court and off-court incidents that go beyond standard game penalties.
Tribunals provide a fair and independent process where matters are reviewed by a panel. This panel hears evidence from all parties involved before making a decision and determining any sanctions, if necessary.
The process ensures accountability while maintaining the integrity and safety of the game for all participants.
Investigation ProcessChild Safety at Basketball
Basketball ACT is committed to keeping all children involved in our sport safe and supported. We aim to create a child-safe environment across all clubs, programs, and competitions by reducing risks and promoting a strong culture of safety and respect.
We follow clear policies and procedures to guide how we work with children and respond to concerns. Our dedicated Child Safeguarding Policy outlines the responsibilities of everyone in our community to protect and support young people.
Anyone who is part of the Basketball ACT community is bound by this policy.
You can view the full policy here:
Working with Vulnerable People PolicyChild Safeguarding Education
Basketball ACT encourages all players, coaches, officials, volunteers, and club administrators to complete the Basketball Australia Safeguarding Children in Basketball course.
This free online course provides essential education on creating safe environments for children and young people in our sport. It covers key responsibilities, how to recognise and respond to concerns, and how to support a child-safe culture within your club or role.
Completing this course is an important step in ensuring everyone involved in basketball understands their role in protecting and supporting young people.
Safeguarding Children in Basketball CourseWWVP Compliance and Reporting
It is an offence to work or volunteer in a regulated activity without a WWVP registration
Clubs are required to:
If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact our Integrity team:
