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Update your browserThe EMCR SHAPE Futures Network (SHAPE Futures) is committed to leading a culture where everyone conducts themselves fairly, ethically and respectfully. The Code of Conduct provides guidance to SHAPE Futures members and those conducting business with the Network.
The Code and its related procedures apply to:
SHAPE Futures undertakes to provide a safe and inclusive network. Discrimination and harassment will not be tolerated at SHAPE Futures events or activities (in person or online). All Network activities and events encourage and promote intellectual freedom by ensuring a safe space to express and exchange ideas.
The work of SHAPE Futures underpinned by values of inclusion, diversity, equity, and fairness. We support respectful behaviour and do not tolerate harassment of any kind.
We acknowledge Australia’s First Nations peoples as the traditional custodians of the lands that nourish us and upon which we work. These lands were never ceded. We respect the rich and continuing cultures of First Nations Australians and undertake to provide culturally safe spaces that foster respect for the individual and collective experiences of First Nations peoples.
Individuals are required to declare potential and perceived conflicts of interest, and to maintain an awareness of their own conduct and interaction with others. Individuals are also required to be aware of the conduct of others and to intervene when conduct is inappropriate and/or does not accord with SHAPE Futures’ expectations and values. This intervention may be undertaken directly, or indirectly by alerting a member of the SHAPE Futures Executive Committee who can promptly address inappropriate behaviour.
While the Code focusses on the conduct of members, volunteers, contractors and others engaged with SHAPE Futures business, guidance is also provided to assist when handling the rare circumstance where the conduct of an individual operating beyond the Network has the potential to negatively impact SHAPE Futures.
The Code of Conduct’s Protocol provides guidance in dealing with breaches, and alleged breaches, of the Code including principles and practical procedures to guide confidentiality, intervention, reporting, investigation, disciplinary action and other matters.
This Code of Conduct (the Code) provides guidance to SHAPE Futures members, those conducting business with the Network and others representing or otherwise involved with the Network. It outlines conduct considered detrimental to the Network.
SHAPE Futures is committed to leading a culture where everyone conducts themselves fairly, ethically and respectfully.
The Code and its related procedures apply to:
SHAPE Futures undertakes to provide a safe and inclusive network. Discrimination and harassment will not be tolerated at SHAPE Futures events or activities (in person or online). All Network activities and events encourage and promote intellectual freedom by ensuring a safe space to express and exchange ideas.
The work of SHAPE Futures is underpinned by values of inclusion, diversity, equity, and fairness. We support respectful behaviour and do not tolerate harassment of any kind.
We acknowledge Australia’s First Nations peoples as the traditional custodians of the lands that nourish us and upon which we work. These lands were never ceded. We respect the rich and continuing cultures of First Nations Australians and undertake to provide culturally safe spaces that foster respect for the individual and collective experiences of First Nations peoples.
SHAPE Futures members, those conducting business with the Network and others representing or otherwise involved with the Network shall not engage in discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), or bullying (definitions are provided by the Fair Work Commission).
Such behaviours are at odds with the principles of the Network and negatively impact the individuals and teams involved, the organisation and the sector as a whole.
Discrimination and all forms of harassment, including sexual harassment, is unlawful under the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth), Age Discrimination Act 2004 (Cth), the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth) and the Race Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth). An organisation can be vicariously liable for the unlawful actions of its employees and agents.
Discrimination is less favourable treatment of someone because of their sex, sexuality, gender identity age, disability or race and includes conditions or requirements that disadvantage persons because of one of these attributes which is not reasonable.
Examples of harassment include spreading rumours/gossip, isolating peers, racial slurs, mocking, stereotypical comments that are demeaning, direct threats of harm, swearing or abuse, destruction of property.
Sexual harassment takes many forms. It can occur during person-to-person interaction or in writing (hard copy, email, text message etc.). While there is no comprehensive list, the following are examples of conduct that could be found to be sexual harassment:
Examples of bullying include:
SHAPE Futures members, those conducting business with the Network and others representing or otherwise involved with the Network participating in SHAPE Futures activities or representing the Network in any official capacity are expected to maintain a standard of conduct in their dealings with and on behalf of the Network that:
Upholding the Code requires individuals to maintain an awareness and control of their own conduct and interaction with others. It also requires individuals to be aware of the conduct of others and to intervene when such conduct is inconsistent with or contrary to the standard of conduct set out above. This intervention may be direct, by intervening personally, or indirect, by alerting a member of the SHAPE Futures Executive Committee to promptly address the situation.
Actual or possible breaches of this Code in the context of SHAPE Futures activities will be subject to action including investigation, early resolution and if warranted disciplinary action as set out in the Appendix.
SHAPE Futures members, those conducting business with the Network and others representing or otherwise involved with the Network are expected to maintain a standard of conduct in their professional and private lives that:
In general, SHAPE Futures will not investigate allegations of misconduct outside of its own activities or network context. However, if it becomes aware of actual or possible behaviours that may either undermine or damage its standing and reputation, or present an actual or potential risk of physical or psychological harm – currently or in future – to those under its duty of care, the Network may exercise any or all of the following actions:
Instances that may trigger such actions include, but are not limited to:
SHAPE Futures members may represent themselves or their employers and take positions in their personal capacity. However, members may not present themselves as representing SHAPE Futures, nor represent any position not stated in a SHAPE Futures document as being that of the Network, without the explicit prior approval of the Network’s Executive Committee.
Confidential information is information obtained or developed in the course of the conduct of the Network’s business and which if disclosed could lead to risk, damage or injury to the Network’s interests, its Members or affiliates.
SHAPE Futures members, those conducting business with the Network and others representing or otherwise involved with the Network must:
SHAPE Futures members, those conducting business with the Network and others representing or otherwise involved with the Network are only permitted to release confidential information with the permission of the Executive Committee.
As a guideline, information should not be released unless it is:
No SHAPE Futures membermay sign off on or manage a contract with a related party where that individual has a significant and/or material conflict of interest.
All conflicts of interest should be declared to the Executive Committee.
The protocol for addressing breaches and alleged breaches of this Code of Conduct is set out in the Appendix.
This Code of Conduct and associated protocol have been approved by the EMCR SHAPE Futures Network Executive Committee as its formal statement of expectations of conduct, and protocol for handling observed or alleged breaches of the Code.
The Code and protocol are subject to change and will be reviewed by the Executive Committee at least biennially.
Agreed by the Executive Committee: April 2022
Read our submission to the Universities Accord, which includes our thinking about some of the current challenges being faced by those working in the SHAPE disciplines, and what roles universities must play in helping to solve these challenges to make sure there is a thriving SHAPE EMCR workforce in the future.
The Australian SHAPE EMCR Network recognises Australia’s First Nations Peoples as the Traditional Owners and custodians of this land, and pays respect to Elders past and present. We acknowledge the continued cultural and spiritual connections to Country and community.
