Here's a more detailed breakdown:

1. Safety Checking:
The Act requires all paid people who work with children in government-funded sports organizations to undergo safety checks.
These checks must be updated every three years.
The requirements for core children's workers came into effect earlier than for non-core workers, with existing core workers needing to be checked by certain dates.

2. Prohibition of Harm and Abuse:
The Integrity Code prohibits participants from engaging in various harmful behaviours in connection with sport and recreation.
These behaviour’s include discrimination, bullying, violence, abuse, sexually harmful behaviours, intimidation, harassment, child abuse, child sexual abuse, child neglect, manipulation of competition results, sports betting activity connected with competition manipulation, and corruption.
The Code requires organizations to have and apply policies that prohibit these behaviours.

3. Child Safeguarding:
Child safeguarding in play, active recreation, and sport is crucial for ensuring children's safety and well-being.
This involves implementing policies and procedures to prevent physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, and neglect.
Organizations should have a child-centered approach, treat children equally, and use positive and age-appropriate language.
They should also optimize communication with children and parents, create a safe working environment, and ensure physical contact is relevant and appropriate.

4. Key Principles:
Children have a right to have fun and be safe in sports and recreation.
People working with children have a duty of care to ensure their safety and well-being.
Organizations should apply a child-centered approach and ensure that all children are treated with respect, valued, and encouraged.

5. Overlapping Responsibilities:
When multiple organizations are involved in sports activities, they need to clarify their respective responsibilities and coordinate their efforts to meet their duties.

This may involve consultation, cooperation, and coordination to ensure the safety of children and young people.
In essence, the Children's Act 2014 aims to create a safe and supportive environment for children in sports and recreation by addressing potential harms and ensuring the well-being of all participants.

Contact Information
Tawa AFC - Child Protection Officer (CPO): Paula Martin 
Email: paulajmartin68@gmail.com 
Phone: 027 274 2246

Oranga Tamariki: 0508 326 459 
Police: 111 (emergency) or 105 (non-emergency)