geelong women’s shed code of conduct

The Code of Conduct applies at all times when Management Committee, members and visitors are on the premises; as well as representing the Geelong Women’s Shed in the community.  
You are deemed to accept the Code of Conduct when you agree to purchase membership for The Geelong Women’s Shed.

  • ​Be a positive and respectful role model to all and follow Geelong Women’s Shed rules, policies and procedures and promote these to others.

  • Respect the rights, dignity and worth of others, show due consideration, including their right to privacy.

  • Protect and respect confidential information obtained through the Geelong Women’s Shed activities; whether an individuals and/or organisational information.

  • Maintain a duty of care towards others.  Behave and communicate, in a non-aggressive, non-derogatory, non-judgemental manner.  Refrain from any form of bullying eg. abuse, harassment, discrimination or victimisation towards others.  Accept responsibility for your behaviour and actions.

  • Create a safe, positive and inclusive environment for all women to participate, be connected, learn and share, so as to foster individual empowerment and self-responsibility, in accordance with any relevant Geelong Women’s Shed policies.​

  • Respect and handle property belonging to The Geelong Women’s Shed with care and diligence: seek direction if you do not know how to operate equipment, tools or machinery, or any item that requires direction. Seek out proper instruction prior to  use. SAFETY FIRST, ALWAYS!

  • Attend activities,  workshops, classes and events with positivity, creativity and an openness to try, and willingness to support, new things. 

  • Refrain from representing The Geelong Women’s Shed, unless properly authorised to do so.

  • The Geelong Women’s Shed will accept support from any denomination or political party interested in the development of the group within the Community. Equally, The Geelong Women’s Shed will decline support from any political party or denomination looking to create a platform of a political, religious or ideological nature.​


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