The markets is a member of AMSA (Australian Mens Shed Association).

 Follows is the AMSA CODE OF CONDUCT modified for the Markets

This is a DRAFT and has not been approved at a General Meeting.

The Office of Fair Trading requires this for all incorporated bodies

The Kilkivan Community Garden & Railway Markets Project Inc  Code of Conduct is designed to focus you on particular values identified by the Markets that are central to its integrity.

Purpose of the Kilkivan Community Garden & Railway Markets Project Inc 

We are a community-based, non-profit, non-commercial organisation accessible to all  people, providing a safe, friendly and healthy environment where men are able to work on meaningful projects at their own pace in their own time in the company of other men. To provide a supportive environment for people of all ages to gather, volunteer, work, teach, learn and seek friendship with other like - minded people. To promote and stabilise the mental, physical, emotional and economic well being of people in our community.

To achieve this we will: Maintain an open door policy and will not reject any person on the basis of race, sex, disability, religion or age although some special conditions may apply. Certain restrictions may be placed on participation for physical safety reasons or in if a member requires the assistance of a carer (must be provided by the participant) or be deemed a prohibited person Act in the best interests of the Markets and not pursue personal agendas- think collectively, not individually Provide a safe physical environment 

Provide a safe and supportive social environment Provide referrals to other services or agencies when appropriate or requested Respect the rights and decisions of members Respect the confidentiality and privacy of members

The work environment in the Kilkivan Community Garden & Railway Markets Project Inc 

 We will not tolerate abuse, bullying, violence, anti social behaviour or infringements of the rights of others. Persons indulging in this type of behaviour will be asked to leave the Markets.

Members are expected to conduct themselves in a courteous manner towards Supervisors, Management Committee members, key stakeholders and other users of the Kilkivan Community Garden & Railway Markets Project Inc . 

This includes being considerate of other persons need for space, tools, materials and equipment.

In the event of conflict, there are formal policies and procedures that outline the courses of action to follow. These Guidelines and associated documents are freely available for all members.

The markets is a member of AMSA (Australian Mens Shed Association).

Follows is the AMSA Harassment Policy modified for the Markets

This is a DRAFT and has not been approved at a General Meeting.

Harassment Policy

The Kilkivan Community Garden & Railway Markets Project Inc  seeks to develop an environment free of discrimination. It believes that no member, volunteer or visitor should be subjected to any form of harassment.

Harassment:

Is a serious form of discrimination

Creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive shed environment

Denies equality of development of opportunity

Has an adverse effect on health, performance and satisfaction of volunteers and participants

May be the cause of resignation or banning from the Kilkivan Community Garden & Railway Markets Project Inc .

What is Harassment?

Harassment is any behaviour, which is not sought, not wanted and can take many forms because of a person’s sex, race, age, marital status, disability or sexuality (real or perceived).

Harassment may be in the form of physical, verbal or non-verbal harassment.

The Responsibility of All Members, Volunteers and Participants

The Kilkivan Community Garden & Railway Markets Project Inc  is responsible for what happens within the Markets environment. It is responsible for:

Ensuring adequate policies and procedures are made available to members

Ensuring that the Code of Conduct reflects a safe, inclusive, friendly, welcoming environment

Making sure that all members, volunteers and participants understand that harassment is not acceptable within the Shed

Complaints will be taken seriously.

It is the responsibility of all members, volunteers and participants to respect the rights of others and never encourage harassment.

A Kilkivan Community Garden & Railway Markets Project Inc  free of harassment is a place where people respect and tolerate the rights and differences of others.