Assumption of Risk — Junior

Taking part safely

TWYA activities may include mentoring sessions, group games, sport, creative workshops, community visits, travel and other practical experiences. We plan activities with safety in mind, but some activities naturally involve everyday risks such as trips, falls, bumps, tiredness or minor injury.

For the young participant

• Listen to the activity leader and follow safety instructions.
• Use equipment only in the way you have been shown.
• Tell an adult if you feel unwell, uncomfortable, frightened, pressured or unsafe.
• Do not take part in something you have been told not to do because of a medical or safety reason.
• Look out for other participants and avoid behaviour that could intentionally hurt someone.

For the parent or guardian

Please provide accurate and current information about medical conditions, allergies, medication, additional needs, emergency contacts and anything else that could affect safe participation. Where TWYA requests specific consent for a trip, physical activity, photograph, transport arrangement or other activity, that consent should be completed before participation.

Medical attention and emergencies

If a young person becomes ill or injured, TWYA will take reasonable steps to provide first aid, contact the parent or guardian and seek emergency assistance where necessary. Emergency services may be contacted without delay where leaders reasonably believe urgent help is required.

Choice and suitability

Participation may be adapted, paused or stopped where an activity is not appropriate for a young person at that time. Young people should be encouraged to communicate discomfort early rather than feeling pressured to continue.