ACFID Policy Guidance
These guidance documents have been produced to help organisations develop, implement and review various policies, in accordance with the ACFID Code of Conduct.
Commitment 1.4
We advance the safeguarding of children.
Guidelines for the Development of a Child Safeguarding Policy
A vital element in building and maintaining a child safe organisation is to develop and implement an active and robust child protection policy and procedures.
Commitment 1.5
We advance the safeguarding of those who are vulnerable to sexual exploitation and abuse.
Guidance for the Development of a Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy
A PSEAH policy outlines your organisation’s commitment to the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment, as well as outlining the responsibilities of staff, volunteers, partners, etc.
Commitment 2.4
We promote the empowerment of people with disabilities.
Guidance for the Development of a Disability Inclusion Policy
Developing a statement, guidance document or disability inclusion policy is an important foundational step for ACFID members to
demonstrate organisational commitment to disability inclusion.
Commitment 4.3
We invest in quality assessment of our work.
Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Guidance Note
This guidance note outlines the key principles that underpin the disciplines of planning, monitoring, evaluation and learning, and how these are reflected throughout the ACFID Code of Conduct
Commitment 5.2
We have a shared understanding of respective contributions, expectations, responsibilities and accountabilities of all parties.
Guidance on Collaboration and Partnerships
This Guidance is designed to help and support ACFID members understand, meet and implement their obligations under the ACFID Code of Conduct. It also offers advice and examples of how to strengthen practice over time, above and beyond the requirements in the Code.
Commitment 6.2
We collect and use information ethically.
Ethical Decision-Making Framework for Communications
These guidelines explain how to create an Ethical Decision-Making Framework for Communications, to help your organisation address Compliance Indicator 6.2.1 and Compliance Indicator 8.1.2 in the ACFID Code of Conduct.
Commitment 7.2
We are accountable to our stakeholders.
Guidance for the Development of a Complaints Handling Policy
A core part of holding ourselves to account for the work we undertake is developing and implementing comprehensive policies for the handling of complaints.
Commitment 7.3
We are accountable to our stakeholders.
Policy Template ‘Non-Development Activity’
This policy template has been developed as a tool to assist ACFID’s members to develop policy to meet their obligations relating to Commitment 7.3 of the ACFID Code of Conduct, we are accountable to our stakeholders
Commitment 8.2
We ensure that funds and resources entrusted to us are properly controlled and managed.
Financial Wrongdoing Policy
These Prevention of Financial Wrongdoing policy guidelines have been produced to provide guidance to members on how to develop, implement and review their financial wrongdoing policies and procedures.