GippSport Member Protection Information Officers

Member Protection Information Officers (MPIOs) are an integral part of all levels of Australian 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. 

MPIOs are trained to:
  • Listen to member concerns and guide them to appropriate supports.
  • Provide information about rights, responsibilities, and complaint options.
  • Offer impartial advice (note: MPIOs do not handle investigations or mediate disputes).
At GippSport, we’re proud to have two Level 2 accredited MPIOs supporting our community: 
 
1)  Gene Parini
 

2)  Curtis McCann

Both bring extensive experience in community sport to help ensure that everyone from players and volunteers to coaches and parents feels safe, heard, and respected.

Need help or want to list GippSport as your MPIO contact?
Get in touch with our team via the form below.

GippSport acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live and work, The Bunurong Peoples, Gunaikurnai Peoples and other traditional owner groups of the Gippsland/East Gippsland Region.  We recognise their ongoing connection to the land, waters and community, and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging and the ongoing living culture of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people.

GippSport is committed to making a positive contribution to the wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and working in solidarity towards reconciliation.

GippSport – Gippsland Sports Assembly Inc.
PO Box 741, Traralgon, VIC, Australia 3844
Traralgon Sports Stadium, Catterick Cres, Traralgon