Gymnastics coach stood down for allegedly assaulting child at Brisbane gym

“As soon as the club was made aware of the allegation … the matter was immediately escalated to Gymnastics Queensland, Gymnastics Australia, Sport Integrity Australia, and Queensland police,” the organisations said in a joint statement.

“The safety and wellbeing of children and young people in our sport is our highest priority.

“Gymnastics in Australia has zero tolerance for any behaviour that places members or children at risk.

“The club immediately suspended the coach [from any clubs affiliated with Gymnastics Australia] pending an investigation.”

The organisations wrote to parents of the club last week to inform them of the allegations, and encouraged them to report any further information to Sport Integrity Australia.