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resources & policies.
The central archive of WBA's official policies, codes of conduct, forms, and guidelines — including documents from Basketball Victoria and Basketball Australia. Find what you need below, or use the category jump-list above.
This is the canonical archive of currently-effective WBA documents. Where a document is versioned, the version is shown on the row. Earlier versions are available on request from the WBA office. These documents apply alongside the policies and by-laws of Basketball Victoria, which govern the association and its members at all times.
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// foundational document
governance & constitution.
The legal framework setting out how the association is governed, how the Board is elected, and the rules under which WBA operates as an Incorporated Association.
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// behavioural framework
codes of conduct.
The expected standards of behaviour for players, coaches, officials, parents, and supporters across WBA competitions and programs.
// 1 document03
// child safety standards
child safety & welfare.
Policies, codes of conduct, and roles relating to the safeguarding of children and young people across all WBA competitions and programs. Aligned with the Victorian Child Safe Standards and Basketball Victoria requirements.
// 3 documentswba child safeguarding policy
The WBA's principal child safeguarding policy — covering reporting, response, and the responsibilities of officers and volunteers.
bv child safeguarding code of conduct
Basketball Victoria's child safeguarding code of conduct — applies to all participants across BV-affiliated associations.
welfare & child safe officer
Role description and contact details for the WBA Welfare / Child Safe Officer.
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// member welfare
member protection.
Policies and forms relating to the treatment, welfare, and protection of WBA members within the association.
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// dispute resolution
complaints & disputes.
The formal complaint-handling process and downloadable form. All formal complaints must be submitted electronically via the online form on the Complaints page.
// 2 documents06
// physical safety & cover
health, safety & insurance.
Concussion management guidelines, personal accident claim documentation, and insurance certificates relating to participation across WBA programs.
// 3 documentsbasketball australia concussion guidelines
Basketball Australia's concussion guidelines (Harcourt). The reference standard for managing suspected concussion at any WBA event.
personal accident claim form
For lodging a personal accident insurance claim arising from participation in WBA basketball.
insurance certificate of currency · 2025–26
Current Basketball Victoria Insurance Certificate of Currency for the 2025–26 season.
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// day-to-day operations
operational policies.
Policies governing specific operational areas — alcohol, environmental responsibility, photography, and social media use across WBA venues, programs, and platforms.
// 4 documentsalcohol policy
Standards governing alcohol at WBA venues, events, and competitions.
climate policy
The WBA's commitment to environmentally responsible operations.
photo policy
Standards governing the taking, use, and publication of photography at WBA venues, events, and competitions — including provisions for minors.
social media policy · basketball victoria
The WBA has adopted Basketball Victoria's Social Media Policy — governing WBA-related conduct on social media by members, parents, officials, and staff. Opens the BV policy library.
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// participation documents
forms & programs.
Operational forms for participation across WBA competitions — including finals special permission and casual-staff documentation.
// 2 documents// the governing framework
basketball victoria policies apply at all times.
The WBA is an affiliated association of Basketball Victoria. In addition to the WBA documents on this page, Basketball Victoria's policies and by-laws govern the association and its members at all times — including codes of conduct, member protection, child safeguarding, tribunal, and integrity by-laws.
Where the WBA does not have its own policy covering a matter, the relevant Basketball Victoria policy or by-law applies. Where both exist, they operate together — with Basketball Victoria's by-laws taking precedence as the governing body.
// external library
bv policy library.
The full set of Basketball Victoria policies and by-laws, maintained by BV and always current.
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For superseded versions, older policy archives, or documents not listed here — contact the WBA office directly.