CODE OF ETHICS, CONDUCT AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Section 4 – Policy 2 Date of Issue: January 2013 Date of Review: January 2015
Policy Statement The Brain Injury Network of South Australia (BINSA) is committed to ensuring that all staff and Committee of Management (COM) members act ethically, responsibly and always in the best interests of the organisation. In relation to conflicts of interest, BINSA will require all COM members, staff, volunteers, students on practicum placement and contractors sign a declaration that attests they understand what a conflict of interest is and that they will be bound by the management of any actual or perceived conflicts of interest. BINSA will ensure no individual involved in BINSA’s governance or operational activities will be involved in any decision making process so that the identified conflict of interest has no effect on the services and or activities of the organisation. Grievance procedures must be utilised if there are issues/grievances with BINSA. Such grievances must not be discussed with clients, their families, the general public, other staff, volunteers, students and/or contractors. NB: Staff includes volunteers and students on practicum placement.
Related Documents & Information National Disability Advocacy Program (NDAP) Grievance and Complaints (Staff and Clients) Section 2 Client Policy 6 Freedom from Abuse and Protection of Human Rights Section 2 Client Policy 7 Use of Information Technology, Internet Archiving and Retention and Other Social Media Section 3 Administration Policy 4 BINSA OHS Manual Section 3 Relevant Legislation / Standards Associations Incorporation Act 1985 The Fair Work Act 2009 (Industrial Proceedings rules 2010) Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) (including ‘Carers Responsibilities’ Amendment, March 2001) Commonwealth: Racial Discrimination Act 1975, Sex Discrimination Act 1984, Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1987, Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and Age Discrimination Act 2004, Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Act 1999 The Protected Disclosures Act 1994 Disability Services Act. The Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (South Australia) (Section 87)
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The Sexual Discrimination Act 1984 (Commonwealth) (Section 28). In relation to sexual harassment in the workplace, these Acts apply in all aspects of employment (including recruitment and selection) and while providing goods and services OHS&W Act 1986 OHS&W Regulations 2010 (from July 1 2012) Work Health and Safety Codes of Practice 2011 SafeWork SA Amendment Act 2005 SA Legislation website
Authorised by: Chairperson: Joanna Andrew .......................................................
Date: 31/1/2013 ...........
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