{"id":21186,"date":"2025-09-04T19:55:28","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T11:55:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/wa\/?p=21186"},"modified":"2025-09-04T20:02:47","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T12:02:47","slug":"tennis-west-statement-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/wa\/news\/2025\/09\/04\/tennis-west-statement-2","title":{"rendered":"Tennis West Statement"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n

Dear Tennis West community,<\/span><\/p>\n

You may be aware that a tennis coach appeared today at Geraldton Magistrates Court facing serious criminal charges. As the police investigation is ongoing, it would be inappropriate to comment further on this matter.<\/p>\n

We want to reiterate our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. Providing a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone who participates in our programs and activities is our highest priority.<\/p>\n

Tennis West is dedicated to continuous education and robust reporting mechanisms in relation to child safeguarding and encourages all members, staff, players, coaches, officials, parents and volunteers to play an active role in ensuring tennis is a safe space for all.<\/p>\n

Support is available for anyone impacted by this matter.\u00a0Tennis has a confidential 24 telephone service: 1800 11 SAFE or you can also go online to:\u00a0<\/span>www.tennis.com.au\/childsafe<\/span><\/a>\u00a0\u202for email:\u00a0integrity@tennis.com.au<\/a><\/u>.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n

We recognise and acknowledge the courage and bravery shown by those who come forward and ask that you read the important information below from WA Police:<\/p>\n

This investigation is ongoing, and detectives urge anyone with information relating to this matter, or any similar incidents, to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via\u00a0<\/i>www.crimestopperswa.com.au<\/a><\/u><\/i>\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n

If you have been a victim of sexual abuse, or if you have information about someone being abused, please contact police on 131 444, or report the information via the anonymous\u00a0<\/i>Safe2Say<\/a><\/u><\/i>\u00a0online reporting platform at\u00a0<\/i>wa-police-force-sex-crime.safe2say.com.au\/report<\/a><\/u><\/i>\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n

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