Our Commitment to Governance

The QGSSSA is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of governance and integrity in girls’ sport. Our policies and guidelines ensure fairness, safety and inclusivity across all sporting competitions and events.

We are committed to providing a structured and transparent framework that upholds the values of equity, respect and sportsmanship, ensuring all athletes, coaches and schools compete in a safe and supportive environment.

QGSSSA By-Laws & Workbooks

The QGSSSA By-Laws outline the rules and regulations for all QGSSSA sports, including general team rules and governance.

To make sport-specific information more accessible, the By-Laws have been broken down into Workbooks for each individual sport.

This information should not be read in isolation. It should be considered alongside the QGSSSA Constitution, all applicable areas of the QGSSSA By-Laws, sport-specific manuals and official QGSSSA bulletins to ensure a complete understanding of competition rules and governance.

By-Laws

.pdf QGSSSA By-Laws (Updated January 2026)

Workbooks by Sports

.jpg Team Sports Workbook .pdf Artistic Gymnastics Workbook .pdf Athletics Workbook .pdf Australian Rules Football Workbook .pdf Badminton Workbook .pdf Basketball Workbook .pdf Cricket Workbook .pdf Cross Country Workbook .pdf Football Workbook .pdf Hockey Workbook .pdf Netball Workbook .pdf Rhythmic Gymnastics Workbook .pdf Swimming Workbook .pdf Tennis Workbook .pdf Touch Football Workbook .pdf Volleyball Workbook

QGSSSA Policies

.pdf Code Of Conduct .pdf Conditions of Entry .pdf Complaints Handling Policy .pdf Hot Weather Policy .pdf Media Policy .pdf Sports Event Harassment & Bullying Policy .pdf Workplace Health and Safety Statement Policy & Procedure .pdf Concussion Management - Statement of Commitment

Our Commitment to Child Safety and Wellbeing

The Queensland Girls’ Secondary Schools Sports Association (QGSSSA) is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of every child and young person who participates in our competitions, programs and events.

QGSSSA supports the requirements of the Child Safe Organisations Act 2024 (Qld) and is committed to implementing the Queensland Child Safe Standards and the Universal Principle for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Safety.

We believe sport should always be a safe, inclusive and positive environment where girls and young people can thrive. QGSSSA has zero tolerance for child abuse, harm, grooming or neglect in any form.

We work in partnership with our member schools to:

  • prioritise the safety and wellbeing of students in all QGSSSA activities
  • listen to and empower students and support their right to be heard
  • promote inclusive and culturally safe sporting environments
  • ensure staff, volunteers and officials uphold clear child safe behaviours
  • educate students about their rights and where they can seek help
  • maintain effective processes for responding to concerns or complaints

Child safety is everyone’s responsibility. QGSSSA is committed to continually listening, learning and improving to ensure all students feel safe, respected and supported in school sport.

Read our full Statement of Commitment to Children’s Safety and Wellbeing

 

Feedback & Raising Concerns

QGSSSA is committed to ensuring students and families feel safe and supported to share feedback or raise concerns.

If you have any concerns about child safety in a QGSSSA environment, or would like to provide feedback, please:

  • 📧 Contact us at admin@qgsssa.com.au
  • 📝 Submit feedback via our Confidential Feedback Form

All concerns will be handled promptly, respectfully and in line with our child safe policies.

Child Safety and Wellbeing Policies & Framework

.pdf QGSSSA Statement of Commitment to Children’s Safety and Wellbeing .pdf QGSSSA Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy .pdf QGSSSA Child Safe Framework .pdf QGSSSA Child Safe Code of Conduct

Resources for Students & Families

.pdf QGSSSA Student Safety Guide .pdf QGSSSA Families Information Guide
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