MPIO Introduction - Izzy Ottavi
- Taroona FC
- 4 hours ago
- 2 min read
Meet Your MPIO: Izzy Ottavi
Hi everyone! My name is Izzy (they/them), and I'm your Member Protection Information Officer (MPIO) here at Taroona FC.
You might already know me from around the club: I play in the Women's Super League team as goalkeeper, I sometimes help out with coaching, and I look after the club's social media and communications. Taroona FC means a great deal to me, and I genuinely believe this is one of the most welcoming and inclusive sporting communities around. That's exactly why I wanted to step into this role - to assist every single member to feel safe and supported.
What is an MPIO, and what does the role involve?
As your MPIO, I'm a trained, confidential point of contact for anyone in the club who has a concern, a question, or something they need to talk through. My job is to listen with empathy, help you understand your rights and options, and point you in the right direction if something needs to go further. I can also help connect you with the right people or authorities depending on what the concern involves.
Importantly, I don't investigate complaints, take sides, provide legal advice, or manage any part of a formal complaints process. Think of me as an impartial and trusted first step - someone safe to talk to.
When should you contact me?
Here are a few examples of when reaching out to your MPIO is the right call:
- A parent is concerned about the behaviour of a coach or adult towards their child at training or games. This is exactly the kind of concern I'm here for. I can listen, validate those concerns, and help guide the family toward the appropriate reporting pathway, whether that's through Football Tasmania or Sport Integrity Australia.
- A player witnesses or experiences bullying, harassment, or discrimination on or off the pitch. Whether it's something said in a group chat, on the field, or in the changerooms, these behaviours matter. I can help the person understand what options are available to them and support them through next steps.
- Someone isn't sure whether what they've experienced is serious enough to report. There's no bar you have to clear before reaching out to me. If something doesn't feel right, let's talk about it. You don't need to have it all figured out first.
How to get in touch:
Izzy Ottavi - MPIO, Taroona FC
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