Social Media 

The West Australian Football Commission recognises the value in using Social Media to build more meaningful relationships with affiliate clubs, communities, their members and stakeholders. Social Media offers the opportunity for people to gather in online communities of shared interest and create, share or consume content in ways that can be beneficial for Australian Football. 

The West Australian Football Commission has an obligation to ensure that affiliated clubs maintain a safe physical and emotional environment for its members, and this includes cyber safety and the safe and responsible use of Internet and Information & Communication Technologies (ICT). Individual members also have a responsibility to use ICT in a safe and responsible way, and not bring the game into disrepute. The WAFC Social Media & Communications policy outlines the expectations of all Community Football stakeholders in ensuring we create a cybersafe environment. 

WAFC Social Media & Communications Policy

By way of affiliation the AFL has signed the Online Safety Statement of Commitment alongside 23 other major sporting organisations from around the Australia to actively support the work of the Commonwealth Government eSafety Commissioner to help keep all Australians, from grassroots to professional athletes, team members and officials, safe online.

AFL’s Online Safety Statement of Commitment

AFL National Community Football Policy Social Media

Check out the latest information links below for key messages, managing online safety issues and support videos to help you and your club educate your community about cyber safety.

Cyber Safety Key Topics

Explore the online safety advice and resources to help make sure everyone in football has more positive experiences online.

Sports Hub eSafety

Protecting the voices of diverse individuals and communities. Find online safety advice in your language.

Community eSafety

Useful information for young people to stay safe online. Explore the topics on the link below to find out more.

Young People Staying Safe Online

Online Safety Basics - What parents need to know

Parents eSafety

Why Women?

Women eSafety

First Nations - Dealing with online abuse

First Nations eSafety