CODE OF CONDUCT

Below we wanted to highlight some extracts from the Code of Conduct. 

For the full details and complete framework, members should refer to the Code of Conduct here.

1. INTRODUCTION 

1.1. Hockey Australia (HA) is committed to promoting and strengthening the positive image of Hockey and its Participants in Australia and to ensuring that everyone involved with Hockey is treated with respect and dignity.

1.2. This Code of Conduct (the Code) aims to ensure that everyone involved in Hockey is aware of the standards of behaviour expected of them and the mechanism for dealing with any conduct that is alleged to breach the Code.

1.3. This Code:

(a) Sets out expected standards of behaviour;

(b) Prescribes Prohibited Conduct;

(c) Seeks to guide Relevant Persons and Relevant Organisations on what to do if they experience or witness breaches of the Code;

(d) Can be adopted by each Relevant Organisation without amendment; and

(e) Does not cover conduct and disciplinary matters arising under policies that form part of the HA National Integrity Framework (NIF); 

National Integrity Framework (NIF) means the HA National Integrity Framework consisting of the following five policies: 

(a) Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy;

(b) Competition Manipulation and Sport Gambling Policy;

(c) Improper Use of Drugs and Medicine Policy;

(d) Member Protection Policy; and

(e) Complaints, Disputes and Discipline Policy

4. EXPECTED BEHAVIOURS

4.1. Relevant Persons and Relevant Organisations must:

(a) Act and operate within the rules and spirit of Hockey;

(b) Be ethical, considerate, fair and honest in all dealings with other people and organisations;

(c) Act with honesty, integrity and objectivity and be accountable for their own behaviour and actions;

(d) Maintain appropriate, professional relationships with other Relevant Persons at all times;

(e) Accept and respect the authority of officials and not use offensive language or behaviour, show unnecessary dissension, displeasure or disapproval towards an official, whether on or off the field of play;

 (f) Treat all Relevant Organisation representatives and other stakeholders with courtesy, respect, dignity and have proper regard for their rights and obligations;

REPORTING COMPLAINTS

• Allegations  of Prohibited Conduct under this Code will be managed in accordance with the Hockey Australia Complaints, Disputes and Discipline Policy
• BHA has appointed a Complaints Manager(Grievence Officer in BHA Rules) for the handling and resolution of allegations regarding any prohibited conduct.
• Please read the Complaints, Disputes and Discipline Policy for more details and to follow the process.
• Please refer to the CODE OF CONDUCT and read in full, prior to sending your complaint to integrity@busseltonhockey.org.au.