What is a Mpio?
Member Protection Information Officers (MPIOs) are an integral part of all levels of Australia sport, especially grassroots sport. MPIOs are there to listen to issues raised by members of any sport before triaging and referring them to the right place to find a resolution. The MPIO is responsible for providing information about a person's rights, responsibilities and options to an individual making a complaint or raising a concern, as well as information support during the process.
MPIOs don’t handle complaints or investigate grievances, and they don’t mediate between members or stakeholders. They’re also separate from the relevant Integrity Manager or the person(s) in authority regarding complaints, disputes and resolutions in your sport. MPIOs are an impartial party who are there to help guide people in the right direction.
MPIOs can be based within a club, association, a state sporting organisation, a national sporting organisation, or a national sporting organisation for people with disability.
Our MPIO, Emma is proud to hold this position and assist our Forrestfield community with her above role!
Our MPIo at FUFC
Hello my name is Emma and I am an active member of the ladies team at Forrestfield United Football Club. I have recently completed my MPIO training and am committed to ensuring I perform the functions of the role to a high standard. The role compliments and supports elements of previous and current employment positions that I hold, which include supporting community safety and collaborative, positive stakeholder engagement. I promote and model equity, fairness and appropriate conduct not only within our club, but in all aspects of life and will ensure that in my position I continue to be approachable, impartial and provide accurate and reliable to advice to any person that seeks out the assistance of the position. As with all members of the Forrestfield United Football Club committee and additionally within my role as MPIO I am passionate to ensure we provide a safe place for children and young people to enjoy all the benefits that sport has to offer.