Member Protection Information Officers Course

Free training and education for sport and recreation volunteers

Monday 24 November 2014. Session 1: 1-4pm; Session 2: 6-9pm

Sherwood Districts AFL Club, 41 Chelmer Street, Chelmer Qld 4068

Member Protection Information Officers (MPIOs) are responsible for providing information about a person’s rights, responsibilities and options to an individual making a complaint or raising a concern.  MPIOs also provide impartial information and advice to sport administrators and complaint handlers with regard to the Member Protection Policy of that sport.

MPIOs fulfil a very important role for progressive Clubs and can greatly assist manage members concerns or complaints appropriately before they escalate into difficult situations.

The MPIO Course, previously a two day workshop, now comprises seven online modules which take approximately four hours total to complete followed by a three hour face to face workshop. Completion of the online component of the MPIO course is required before attending the face to face workshop.  Further course information can be found in the attached PDF.

At the completion of the workshop the participant receives a certification number; with both online and workshop certifications and the participant is eligible to register as a MPIO.

Commence the MPIO training at Play by the Rules.

Face-to-Face workshops registrations close: Monday 17 November 2014

CLICK HERE to register for this course.