Values and Codes of Conduct

All members of Surf Life Saving Queensland are obliged to abide by the SLSQ Code of Conduct. This document ensures that all members kept safe and provided with a positive and healthy environment so ensure that every member can enjoy club life.

We have aligned the SLSQ Code of Conduct to our club values that all members are expected to uphold.

Value	Code of Conduct
Unity	Maintain a duty of care towards others Be a positive role model to all
Fairness	Be impartial and accept responsibility for all actions undertaken Be ethical, considerate, fair, courteous and honest in all dealings with other people and organisations Refrain from any form of abuse, harassment, discrimination and victimisation towards others
Integrity	Be professional in, and accept responsibility for your actions Respect and protect confidential information obtained through SLS activities or services; whether individuals and/or organisational information
Respect	Respect the rights, dignity and worth of others – treat others as you would like to be treated yourself Show concern, empathy and caution towards others that may be sick or injured Ensure that any physical contact with others is appropriate and necessary for the persons skills development Refrain from intimate relationships with persons over whom you have a position of authority
Safety	Provide a safe environment for the conduct of activities in accordance with any relevant SLSA policy Maintain the required standard of accreditation and/or licencing of professional competencies, as required to the role(s)
Compliance	Be aware of and follow – at all times – SLS’ standards, rules, policies and procedures and promote those standards rules, policies and procedures to others Operate within the rules and spirit of the sport, including the national and international guidelines that govern SLS Understand the possible consequences of breaching the codes and or/this policy Report any breaches of the codes or this policy to the appropriate PPA Raise concerns regarding PPA through the appropriate channels and in a timely manner

Any breaches of the Code of Conduct will be dealt with by the Management Committee as per guidelines set out in the club’s Constitution and By-laws.

General SLS Codes of Conducts

Surf Lifesaving General Code of Conduct

Powercraft Code of Conduct Policy