Australian WHS legislation requires organisations such as SLSA and its entities to offer a duty of care to ensure, so much as is reasonably practicable, the health and safety of people who carry out activities in the workplace.

‘A volunteer officer’ (someone who makes, or participates in making, decisions that affect the whole, or a substantial part, of the organisation’s activities) generally cannot be prosecuted for failing to comply with their officer duties under the WHS Act 2011. A volunteer officer can, however, be prosecuted in their capacity as a volunteer worker just like any other worker if they fail to take reasonable care regarding their health and safety or that of others.

Some incidents should be immediately notified to your state/territory WHS regulator. In some instances, an incident or injury scene may need to be preserved as per your local SOPs. Your designated club safety officer will facilitate this.