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Updated MPIO Training Program
Published Fri 29 Mar 2024
Play by the Rules has launched their newly updated MPIO training program.
With thousands of MPIOs across the country and hundreds completing the training each year, the updated MPIO Part 1 online course and Part 2 workshop provide comprehensive training and have been updated to meet the current needs of our sporting community.
MPIO training covers:
- The role and responsibilities of an MPIO
- How MPIOs can help triage member protection and child safeguarding issues within a club
- Where to refer people if they have a complaint
- Trauma-informed listening practices
- How to create an inclusive, safe, and fair sporting club environment.
To support the updated training, there is a new suite of resources available including guides, templates, and social media content.
The MPIO program includes:
- Landing page: www.playbytherules.net.au/mpio
- MPIO Part 1 Online Course – live on the PBTR/SIA eLearning Platform https://elearning.sportintegrity.gov.au/login/index.php
- MPIO Part 2 workshops: as per the calendar https://www.playbytherules.net.au/mpio-calendar and facilitator/participant resources (as attached)
- MPIO toolkit resources to help MPIOs once qualified (also at www.playbytherules.net.au/mpio).
These additional resources will include the:
- MPIO Support Services Reference Booklet
- Note taking template
- Factsheet – What is a Member Protection Information Officer?
- Factsheet – Resolving Complaints
- Your MPIO Poster for clubs (A4)
- MPIO promotion pack
- Position Description
- Email template
- Social media templates
- Example article for club website
- Social media tiles (Facebook)
- Social media tiles (square)
If you’d like to learn more about MPIO training, visit MPIO Online Course - Play by the Rules - Making Sport inclusive, safe and fair