At Bond Pirates Rugby Union Club, the safety and wellbeing of children and young people is our highest priority. We are committed to providing a safe, inclusive and supportive environment where every player feels respected, valued and protected.
Our club is committed to upholding the Rugby Australia and Queensland Rugby safeguarding standards and creating a culture where everyone plays their part in keeping children safe.

We encourage all players, families, volunteers and members to report concerns relating to child safety, wellbeing or inappropriate behaviour.

As part of this commitment, Bond Pirates has:

President: John Cameron
president@bondpirates.com.au

Member Protection Officer: Anthony Touzell
mpo@bondpirates.com.au

Bond Pirates Rugby club has appointed Mr Anthony Touzell to the position of Member Protection Officer (MPO). The MPO is an independent position, responsible for providing information to members about members’ rights, responsibilities, and options to make a complaint or raise a concern.

The MPO is also responsible for investigating complaints and concerns and advising the committee, under Rugby Australia’s (RA) Code of Conduct.

Bond Pirates Rugby Club is committed to protecting the image and integrity of the club and all of its members. We take seriously the opportunity for all members to participate in the game of rugby without being subjected or subjecting others, including officials and members of other clubs, to abuse, harassment, or offensive behaviour, and in doing so promote an environment that is safe, fair, and inclusive. All members of Bond Pirates Rugby Club, whether they be a player, coach, manager, committee member, or volunteer, by their association with the club, are bound by RA’s Code of Conduct.

View RA’s Code of Conduct here 

To contact our Member Protection Officer:
Anthony Touzell
Phone: 0433 571 676
Email: mpo@bondpirates.com.au