The NSW Office of Sport invites you to attend a series of free Child Safe workshops on the Mid-North and North Coast regions of NSW during March 2026.
These interactive workshops are focused on the needs of community sport and the volunteers who make it happen. You’re welcome to register for any individual workshop, or all of them, based on your interests and needs.
Workshop topics include
De-Escalation in Sport workshop This workshop builds practical skills to safely manage and de‑escalate challenging behaviour on the sidelines and around sport.
Child Safe Sport workshop This workshop helps clubs strengthen existing practices to keep children safe in sport. It covers applying Child Safe Standards, meeting Working with Children Check requirements and managing child‑safe risks.
Member Protection Information Officer workshop This workshop explains the MPIO role, covering member protection, complaint options, key policies, and practical skills in listening and trauma‑informed support to help clubs manage concerns effectively.
Mid-North Coast workshop locations
Taree
Date: Monday 2 March and Tuesday 3 March 2026 Time: 6pm - 8pm - Light refreshments from 5:30pm
Venue: MidCoast Council Chambers - Biripi Way, Taree Cost: Free
Port Macquarie
Date: Wednesday 4 March and Thursday 5 March 2026 Time: 6pm - 8pm - Light refreshments from 5:30pm Venue: Port Macquarie Hastings Council office, 17 Burrawan Street, Port Macquarie Cost: Free
North Coast workshop locations
Coffs Harbour
Date: Monday 23 March and Tuesday 24 March 2026 Time: 6pm - 8pm - Light refreshments from 5:30pm Venue: C.ex Coffs International Stadium precinct, Hub 2 - Stadium Dr, Coffs Harbour Cost: Free
Lismore
Date: Wednesday 25 March 2026 Time: 6pm - 8pm - Light refreshments from 5:30pm Venue 1: Gordon Pavillion at Oakes Oval Venue 2: Adam Gilchrist Pavillion at Crozier Field, Lismore Cost: Free
Ballina
Date: Thursday 26 March 2026 Time: 6pm - 8pm - Light refreshments from 5:30pm Venue: Ballina Surf Club, Lighthouse Parade, East Ballina Cost: Free
