AUSTRALIA
Radio Australia
24 April 2018
By Lily Mayers
Gymnastics Australia unveils new child safety guidelines in the wake of the Larry Nassar scandal in the US, but says there is no evidence of child abuse in the sport in this country.
New child safety guidelines have been announced by Gymnastics Australia in the wake of the USA Gymnastics scandal.
Gymnastics Australia said a National Child Safety Commitment Statement had been created to protect the 91 per cent of members under 12 years old.
A child safety coordinator has been appointed and a National Child Safety Working Group is being formed to ensure children are safe while training and touring.
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