Resources

This policy articulates WWF-Australia’s commitment to provide a safe and trusted environment that safeguards staff, interns, volunteers, contractors, partners, communities, participants in WWF-Australia activities, children and vulnerable adults from sexual exploitation and abuse. It is a great example of a policy as it describes the standards of behaviour for organisation’s staff, representatives and partners, outlines how the policy is implemented throughout the organisation, specifies the agency’s reporting responsibilities and procedures, and ensures a survivor-centred approach at multiple levels.

This policy outlines IWDA’s principles and practices to achieve disability inclusion and articulates IWDA’s roles and responsibilities in promoting recognition of the needs, interests and multiple discriminations faced by women and girls living with disabilities. It is a great example of a policy that commits IWDA to the inclusion of people with disabilities, covering implementation of disability inclusion in their program and research activities, as well as internally within IWDA.

 This “Speaking Up Policy” articulates how Caritas Australia commits to handling complaints, which is in line with their guiding principles, that include transparency, responsiveness and confidentiality. The policy is aligned to their Code of Conduct and meets all of their legal and regulatory obligations, including requirements in the ACFID Code of Conduct. It is a great example of a policy as it uses key messages, has a wide scope, and covers all approaches to complaints handling including triaging complaints, anonymity, definitions, investigation procedures as well as placing emphasis on supporting the needs of a complainant.

This MWL EDMF commits to the use of images and messages in communications in a way that portrays the affected people in a manner that respects their dignity, values, history, religion, language and culture, and is authentic to the context, person and terms of consent given.The MWL EDMF aims to ensure our communications content is of the highest ethical standard. This means all stakeholders are respected and protected, and trust in our organisational is maintained. The EDMF aims to ensure our organisation is using best-practice communications methods that minimise the risks related to storytelling and publishing.