​CODE OF CONDUCT
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U3A Central Gold Coast is dedicated to providing a safe, happy and satisfying learning environment for its members.  We undertake to provide our members with a trustworthy and welcoming environment based on equal opportunity to participate in our U3A programs and activities.
Every member of U3A Central Gold Coast has the right to:

1. feel safe and respected
2. a supportive and positive learning environment
3. participate in learning, social and recreational opportunities
4. receive services fully compliant with U3A Australia Code of Conduct
5. make a complaint to the committee and receive prompt and fair resolution
6. have access to all information by way of the regularly updated U3A Central Gold Coast website.

​Every member of U3A Central Gold Coast has the responsibility to:

1. act and speak respectfully
2. understand and follow the organisation’s guidelines, policies and procedures
3. appreciate the voluntary commitment of tutors and office bearers and comply with all their reasonable requests
4. work cooperatively, honestly and with integrity for the benefit of all members
5. maintain positive relationships
6. care for the property and possessions of all venues used, U3A Central Gold Coast and the members
7. help create an inclusive environment, avoiding discriminatory behaviour with respect to ethnicity, culture, gender, sexuality, religion, age and disability
8. refrain from harassing, bullying, intimidating, or unwelcome physical contact
9. be mindful of safety by following all safety directions and reporting actual or potentially unsafe situations or conduct
10. follow all rules as required by venues used and follow any emergency drill instructions
11. refer all relevant communication with venues through the U3A Central Gold Coast committee
12. take personal responsibility for transport to and from venues used; be mindful that transporting another member involves the driver’s insurance cover.