Free template
Assess the activity you actually run
Club safety improves when volunteers look at the real session, venue or event and write down what could cause harm. The shared template records who is exposed, existing controls, further work and a review date. Its examples show a practical level of detail. Adapt them for your summer programme and current governing body guidance.
What is in the document
- A five-part table covering hazard, people at risk, controls, further action and review
- Sample rows for training, club events and hazards around the facility
- Simple wording for severity and likelihood that volunteers can apply consistently
- Sign-off, action ownership and a date for the next formal check
Making it yours
Walk before writing
Inspect the actual venue or session and speak with those doing the job. Do not copy examples without testing them.
Add sport controls
Use the governing body's current material for the hazards and expected controls specific to your activity.
Fix the review date
Schedule the next check when the committee approves the document, with one named owner.
Questions
What belongs in an Australian club risk assessment?
List each hazard, who could be harmed, controls already in place, further action with a responsible person and a review date. The result should be clear enough for a volunteer to use during the actual activity.
Who is best placed to write it?
Choose somebody who knows and can observe the activity, such as the session organiser or a suitable committee member. They should use current sport guidance and seek expert input where the risk exceeds their knowledge.
Is this an Australian assessment form?
No. It is a free shared template that needs no signup. Adapt it to the incorporated association's venue, activity and current requirements. The example rows do not replace an assessment of the real conditions.