FRAUD POLICY

Introduction To provide a framework for members in the prevention, detection, reporting and management of fraud and corruption in the workplace, including within U3A noosa, its partners and agents and its affiliated entities. Purpose This policy describes the principles and procedures for all members and visitors to U3A noosa to understand and act to prevent […]

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ASSET MANAGEMENT POLICY

Introduction U3A NOOSA Inc. holds a range of assets which have been purchased over time to perform the business of the association.  The model rules require the Committee to control and manage the affairs of the association. Our insurances BY DEFAULT require us to name, manage and monitor all equipment that is worth more than […]

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Grievance and Dispute Resolution Policy and Procedures

Grievance and Dispute Resolution Policy and Procedures Introduction U3A noosa recognises the importance of conflict resolution and its application in all cases of complaints, grievances and disputes.  It is underpinned by the terms & conditions of membership of U3A noosa. Purpose This policy seeks to provide a mechanism to deal with issues that may arise […]

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Membership Code of Conduct Policy

Introduction This Code of Conduct has been compiled to establish acceptable ethical and legally compliant standards of conduct for all members, volunteers and Tutors of U3A noosa when involved in any U3A noosa activities. Purpose To ensure members observe appropriate conduct and ethical standards in their interaction with each other during all U3A noosa classes, […]

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Risk Assessment and Management Policy

Introduction This policy has been developed to formalise the commitment to incorporating the principles of risk management into all aspects of U3A noosa. Purpose This policy provides information and guidance of risk management and enables the Management Committee to identify high level strategic risks to the organisation and how those risks should be assessed and […]

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Safety & Wellbeing Policy

Introduction This policy is designed to align U3A noosa practices with the principles underpinning legislation related to workplace health and safety and discrimination. Purpose This policy identifies U3A noosa commitment to the safety and wellbeing of its volunteers and members and our collective and individual responsibility while undertaking the business of the association to act […]

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Social Media Policy

  Introduction U3A noosa is committed to managing the operations and the long-term future in an efficient and professional manner for all the stakeholders, members, staff, volunteers and the general community we serve. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to provide clear guidance on procedures and rules surrounding the content of all Social Media […]

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Access for People with Impairments or Disabilities Policy

Introduction The Anti-Discrimination Act aims to protect people in Queensland from unfair discrimination (direct or indirect), sexual harassment or other objectionable conduct and provides a mean to bring a complaint and have it resolved.  Protections under the legislation include but are not limited to sex, sexuality, age, race, religious beliefs or activity, impairment, political beliefs […]

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Privacy Policy

Introduction U3A noosa recognises the importance of protecting members’ privacy in relation to their personal information. Our privacy policy describes generally how we manage your personal information and safeguard your privacy. We are guided and bound by the Federal Privacy Act 1988, Privacy Amendment Act 2012 and the Australian Privacy Principles March 2014. Purpose The […]

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Management Committee Conflict of Interest Policy

Introduction Actions and decisions taken by the Management Committee need to be informed, objective and fair. Personal or individual interests that conflict with the interests of the organisation need to be identified and managed so that they do not affect the services, activities or decisions of the organisation. This will include situations such as: Close personal […]

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