IMPACT Australia is committed to creating a safe, respectful, and mission-focused environment where all participants can grow, serve, and engage meaningfully with each other and the wider community.
By registering for this event, participants agree to uphold the following Code of Conduct:
Core Values
At IMPACT Australia, we value:
- Service: Contributing to the needs of others with humility and a willing spirit.
- Humility: Putting others before ourselves and demonstrating teachability.
- Respect: Treating all people—fellow participants, event staff, and community members—with dignity, courtesy, and kindness.
- Teamwork: Cooperating with others, being reliable, and supporting group activities in a spirit of unity.
Prohibited Behaviours
The following behaviours are strictly prohibited at IMPACT Australia:
- Violent or aggressive behaviour toward others.
- Inappropriate sexualised physical contact of any kind.
- Inconsiderate behaviour late at night that disrupts the rest and well-being of others.
- Harassment, discrimination, or bullying.
- Deliberate safety violations that place oneself or others at risk.
- Possession or use of illicit substances or intoxication at any event activity.
Boundaries and Respect
Participants are expected to:
- Relate to each other, event staff, and the communities we serve with courtesy and respect.
- Follow the directions of event leaders and staff, especially in matters of safety, scheduling, and group transport.
- Conduct themselves in a well-mannered, thoughtful way that reflects the spirit of service and Christian witness.
Accountability
If a participant witnesses behaviour that concerns them or feels unsafe, they are encouraged to speak promptly to an Event Leader or a member of the organising team.
All concerns will be handled discreetly and appropriately in line with the Safe Places Services guidelines of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Consequences
In the event of misconduct:
- Verbal Warnings may be issued for minor breaches.
- Immediate removal from the event may occur for serious or repeated breaches.
- Exclusion from future events may be considered where appropriate.
- Serious or reportable conduct will be referred to the relevant authorities, including the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) and/or the Police, where required.
