Preamble

The BigDog Support Services Pty Ltd (BigDog) Code of Practice provides practical examples and guidelines of the ethical practice required of all employees, volunteers and management. BigDog recognises that a strong ethical foundation is critical to support all BigDog employees, volunteers and management (team members) demonstrate best practice in their professional roles. Skills, knowledge, attitudes and values grounded in ethical behaviour combine to influence the manner in which we support people with a disability individually – either directly or indirectly. The Code of Practice applies to the professional practice by all team members who provide, facilitate, manage or develop services to people with a disability. This includes but is not limited to team members who may provide direct support, are allied health practitioners; are administrative and managerial practitioners or who work in academic, research and other capacities. This Code of Practice will provide guidelines and examples of ethical practice to assist us in this process and in our ultimate purpose of ensuring that people with a disability have rights equal with all other members of our community and are enabled to exercise these rights resulting in an enhanced quality of life for all. Employees, volunteers and management have an obligation to familiarise themselves with this Code of Practice, to identify ethical issues and to respond to them appropriately. BigDog acknowledges the traditional owners and custodians of country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to the people, the cultures and the elders, past, present and emerging.

Steven Paull JP (Qualified) Managing Director