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Member protection is a term we use to describe the practices in place to protect our members from discrimination, harassment, abuse and other inappropriate behaviour.
The SLSA Member Protection Policy aims to assist SLSA to uphold its core values and create a safe, fair and inclusive environment for everyone associated with SLS. It sets out SLS’ commitment to ensure that every person involved in SLS is treated with respect and dignity and protected from discrimination, harassment and abuse.
It also seeks to ensure that everyone involved in SLS is aware of their legal and ethical rights and responsibilities, as well as the standards of behaviour expected of them. For further information please read the SLSA Member Protection Policy.
Kiama SLSC maintains member protection arrangements including:
- Member Protection roles – Member Protection Information Officer, Complaints Manager and Child Safe Coordinator
- Processes to support Member Protection and promote a positive and safe environment in the Club
- Communication of those processes to all members.
Code of Conduct
The Member Code of Conduct outlines the behaviour expected of, and by, Members and persons involved in, and interactions between, all such persons in the SLS community.
The Code should be followed at all times and by all Members and all people involved in any way with SLS.
The Member Code of Conduct detailed is part of the Member Protection Policy:
This Code of Conduct (Code) outlines the behaviour expected of, and by, Relevant Persons involved in, and interactions between, all such persons in the SLS community. The Code must be followed at all times and by all Members and all people involved in SLS.
As part of a Member’s commitment to observing this Code of Conduct, each Relevant Persons must acknowledge their commitment to the Code of Conduct.
There may be exceptional situations where the Code does not apply, for example, in an emergency situation. It is crucial however that, where possible, authorisation is sought from the Relevant Organisation prior to taking action that may contravene the Code or the Relevant Organisation is advised as soon possible of any incident which may breach the Code.
Members and all people involved in any way with SLS will:
- respect the rights, dignity and worth of others—treat others as you would like to be treated yourself;
- be ethical, considerate, fair, courteous, and honest in all dealings with other people and organisations;
- be professional in, and accept responsibility for your actions;
- be aware of and follow—at all times—SLS rules, regulations, policies and procedures and promote those laws, standards, rules, policies and procedures to others;
- raise concerns arising under this Policy through the appropriate channels and report any breaches of the Code or this Policy, in line with the Complaint Resolution Policy via http://complaints.sls.com.au/;
- refrain from any form of Bullying, Abuse, Harassment, Discrimination and Victimisation towards others;
- provide a safe environment for the conduct of activities in accordance with any relevant SLSA policy;
- ensure SLS is an inclusive organisation that is open to all who wish to participate regardless of age, gender, disability, cultural and linguistic background, or sexual orientation;
- provide a safe and nurturing environment for all participating in SLS by actively promoting the principles of equal opportunity, social justice, and cultural safety so that all individuals are treated with respect and dignity;
- show concern, empathy and caution towards others that may be sick or injured;
- strive to be a positive role model to all;
- respect and protect confidential information obtained through SLS activities or services; whether individuals and/or organisational information;
- maintain the required standard of accreditation and/or licensing of professional competencies, as applicable to the role(s);
- ensure that any physical contact with others is appropriate to the situation and necessary for the person’s skill development;
- refrain from intimate relations with persons over whom you have a position of authority;
- maintain a duty of care towards others; and
- be impartial and accept responsibility for all actions taken.
Child Safe
Surf Life Saving (SLS) is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all Children & Young People (CYP) who are involved in SLS.
Our policies and procedures seek to address risks to child safety and to establish child safe culture and practices in line with the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.
SLSA has developed a comprehensive suite of information and resources (including SLSA commitment, policy and guide) which can be found on the SLSA Child Safe page.
Where members can get information
If you have a concern about inappropriate behaviour, including issues involving children and young people, please contact our Member Protection Information Officer mpio@kiamaslsc.com.au
Complaints
Kiama SLSC adheres to the SLSA Complaint Resolution Policy. This policy outlines clear steps for complainants, respondents and complaint handlers where complaints arise.
To make a complaint, please visit the SLSA Reporting page.
