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    Community Radio Broadcasting [ole see) mair-lella Contents Eee rstca) Beets Doe Legal obligations 4. Australian Communications and Mela Authority (ACMA) Secor neta en cree ete eee Code? Principles of diversity and independence Ceo oa) eee Cees Code 6: Spensership Cen eee ed appendices attached to the Codes are for guidance only and do not form partof the Codes erent ee ee Ces 5: Rights and responsibilities of volunteers example eet eee ee Se ee eee eee Sree ea aa t oy od 3 19 Fa) 2 Fy Fa Fr 29 MBackground Community broadcasting plays a wral oe in Australia 53 unk erating together with commer cal broadcasters and national broadcasters suen 96 the Austral Broadcasting Corporation {ABC} and the Special Broadcasting Service (RS). The se promates cormmunity access and par volunceers ate gelyresponsiale for cormmunty aroadcatting tations. Th cantly depending on the audience anc commurty interest they serve. These stations incice those foc ing on pariculy geoaraphic a3, Incigenus, ethnic, Radio forthe Print Handicapped, reaious gay an ls bn, and youth, 9 3f eames covey ions of ‘The Broaseartng Services Act 1992 (he Act) oxtines the legal amenerk for communty broadcasting and explains the role the sector pays in delvering diverse media services that elect a sense of Ausra ide tiy, cnarecter and cultural eversty The Communty Radio Codes of Practice the Codes) set out the guiding principles and potces for srogyamning on commurty broadcasting stations. They aso outline theo standards for stations that hold» community brea casting leence, The Codes do not rephce the ence conditions nthe Actthey are complemensary ana we are legally cblgedto folow box the cence cond andthe Codes, Under Section 123 ofthe Act incuty gr ceevelp the Codes in consultation with tne A Communications and Media Author The Ci cover programming reeurements, farness and ace.x racy in news and curent afar re handing ane sponsorship, among other matters. The CCedes outline that the sector organisation represen Ing tne majorty of ences wl be responsi for co- trdnating a review of the Codes. As such, during 2008 the Commanty Broadcasting Association of Ausrala 2M coordinates the review ares WGuiding principles Community broadcasters are united by sixguld ing principles We wil wore: and equity especial adequately represented i ther r Demonstrate independence np wel asin ed tral ang managernen:decions (wand ms Taouohaut the Codes, community bradeasting neees a refered to 25 we oF Out The terme ae = Codes of Practice Legal obligations {ach communty boackasing station has eal ob gts that et o programing and tation oper tons Me Bonding Secs Ac 22 he Ac tines 5 numberof hence condtions and some. rogram Standards hat py al sation. Key provisions in the Act require community broadcasters to: 1 provide community broadcasting services forthe benefit ofthe community and not operate ther tomakea poft, 1 continue to represent the community interest ‘that i epreseted when the cence was located or ast renewed, although licensee ‘an apply to change that community interest at renewal 1 encourage community access and participation Inall aspects of station operations from programming to management and 1 only broadcast sponsoship announcements, rather than advertising wich total no more than five minutes in any hour of broadcasting, Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) The broadcasting regulator the Australian Communica tions and Media Authority ACMA) responsible for en- suring that community broadcasting stations meet the cence condtions inthe Act and requirements outined Inthe Codes, ‘Some other key responsibilities Of ACMA are 1 Promote a system whereby broadcasters ake responsbilty for making sue they meet the cence conditions andthe requirements inthe Coves, | Make sure that electronic media maintain community standards, | Manage spectrum allocation and make sure that arange of media services is provided inal areas, and 1 Administer the cence allocations and renewals process, inlucing for temporary community broadcasting ences. /ACMA investigates complaints made on issues relating tolicence conditions othe Codes The complaints po- ‘cedure fs detalled in Code 7. The oder in which com- plaints ave dealt wth s outlined in the following table: 2 Community Radio Broadcasting Codes of Practice Type of Steps in handling complaint: ‘complaint ‘A station’ choice of Stations sponsibility Programming according ts polices and procedures under Code 2013, Disputes among Stators esponsibility station volunteers according tots poles and members and procedures under Code 1, Sector organisations ay be able to provide some assistance. Internal conflict Stations esponsibility resolution according ots polices and procedures under Code 1. Sector orgaiss- tions may beable to rowide some assistance Internal management Consult the tate or or constitution Tertory Office of Fair matters Trading or Consumer ‘Afars Department. Sector organisations may bbe able to provide some asstance, Defamation claims Seek own legal advice against station For further information on communty broadcasting, see ACMAS website: wivws3cma.govau W Sector organisations Community broadcasting organisations exist to provide support and advice to their members. They include rational state and regional based organisations and those focused on special Interests oF communities. ‘These organsations aso work to lluence the requ latory environment through lobbying, advocacy and befing government. None ofthese sector organisations regulates commu nity broadcasting, They have no legal role 0 play in monitoring complaints, solving disputes or ensuring ‘that community broadcasters meet ther legal olga tions. However, colectively they contrbte information and ideas to the Codes of Practice review, n consulta tion with ACMA, and may assist stations to met their legal obigations. ‘list of current membership-based community broad ‘asting sector oxganisations can be found 3t wi. cbonineorgau, Codi ‘Our responsibilities in broadcasting tomeet our To rake sure that community raco stations operat community interest according to the quidng principles and within a framework f sound corporate governance 1.1. Each community rao station willbe controled and operated by an independent body that represents itscommunty interest. 11.2 Wewillhave in place witten corporate governance polices and procedures that support management, financial and technical operations to meet allegal requirements. 11.3 We wll have raining in place to ensure that everyones aware of hs or her legal batons ands able _to effectively participate in providing the service. 1.4 Wewillhave written policy documents in place that out (the principles of financial membership, (bythe ights and esponstlities of fnancal members within the xgansation and (© the rights and responsibilities ofthe organisation to financial members. ‘Aregister of financial members willalo be kept and made available to ACMA on request 15 __Wewilhave witten policies and procedures in pace to effectively deal with internal confit, “6 We wil have polices and procedure in place to handle complains from our members and volunteers. ‘See Code 7: Complaint fr more information 1.7 We will broadcast at east one on-air announcement each week that contains information about the Codes and where steners can get a copy. A copy ofthe announcement isto be made avaiable to AACMA0n request. References: | Appendix 1:Coses of Practice chee Appendix 2: Codes of Prac 4° Community Radio Broadcasting Codes of Practice Cr Fe Principles of diversity and independence “To make sur that community taco stations have 21 a 23 ‘ten polices and procedures in pace that pro mote dhesy and encourage community park ‘Our station wil make sure that people in our community who are not adequately served by other media are encouraged and assed to patcipate in providing our service We wll have in place policies ‘and procedures to support this commitment. We wlldocument evidence of ou efforts to encourage community participation. ‘Our polices and procedures wilinlode mechanisms to enable active paripation by ou community Instatlon management, programming and general operations ‘We will have policy documents in place that outine: (0) the principles of volunteering, (b the rights and responstilties of volunters within the organisation, (© therights and responsbilties ofthe organisation to volunteers whether they are members or no, and (@ grounds and procedures forthe csmissalof volunteers ‘Allpolcy documents wil be feely avalable. Inallstation activites and our behaviour we will oppose and break down prejudice onthe basis of ethnic race. language, gender, sexuality, age, physical or mental ably, occupation religous, cultural ‘x pltical bel. References: | Appendix 3: fights and responsibities of volunteers example | Appendix 4 Procedures for disciplinary action and dismissal of volunteess example. Co Fise General programming To encourage programming that fects our com- munky interest 2nd guiding principles 3.1 Our community radio station will not broadcast material that may: 32 33 34 35 (ince, encourage, or present forts own sake violence or brutality, (6) mislead or atrm Iseners by simulating news xr evens, (@ present as desirable the use filegal drugs the misuse of tobacco or alcoholas wells ther harm ful substances. and (@ glamotise, sensationalseor present suicide as solution to life problems In particu, broadcast ‘materi should not provide expt detals about the method and/or location of suicide attempt ot eat ‘We wil attempt to avoid censorship where possible Howeve.n our programming decisions we wil ‘conser our community interest, context, degree of expictness, the possibly of alarming the Istnet, the potential fr distress or shack, prevaling indigenous laws or community standards andthe social importance ofthe broadcast. ‘We wil not broadcast material thats key to stereotype, nce vf, perpetuate hated aginst. oF attempt to demean ary person ar group onthe basis of ethnicity, nationality race, language, ender, ‘sexuality religion, age, pysical or mental abit, occupation cultura bel or potial aflation. The requirement not intended to prevent the boadcast of material which factual or the expression of genuinely held opinion in a news or current affairs program ori the legtimate context ofa humorous, stil or dramatic werk ‘We wil have programming practices that protect hiden from harmful materia but wllavoid concealing the rea wotd fom them, ‘We will follow applicable privacy laws by: (2) respecting peopl’ legitimate right to protection fom unjustified us of material which ob- tained without consent or through an invasion of privacy, (b)only broadcasting the words of an identifiable person where: (0 that person hasbeen told in advance thatthe words may be broadcast. or (oitwascleaty indicated at the time the recording was made thatthe material wouldbbe broadcast, iin the case of words that have been recoded without the knowledge ofa person, that person hasindlcated hisfher agreement rir to broadcast 6 Community Radio Broadcasting Codes of Practice 3.6 News, current fais incuding news updates and prometions, documentaries feature programs and Interviews sha: (provide access to views not adequately represented by other broadcasting ecto, (b present factual materi accurately and ensure that reasonable efforts are made to correct substantial ers of fact as quickly a possible, (© ceaty distinguish factual material fom commentary and analysis (€ present news in sucha way that does not create public panic or unnecessary distress to listeners and, (© represent viewpoint sty without having a misleading emphasis edting out of context or withholding relevant and avalable material. "3.7 Community broadcasters play aval role in broadcasting emergency information. Community do stations with the abit to fer emergency broadcasts wile (a) have proceduresin place to enable appropiate local emergency broadcasts (baie with appropriate emergency and essential service organisations and (@ ensure the accuracy of emergency information References: 1 Appendix 5: eporting suicide and mental less responsibly — resources avalable CE Pisses ——————EEEEE ere acer teumeemachcones eae eta Seema oe ommen aa eee ee SE eeeneenaeeeen en eeerecee nner eet tests whch enn Ace tr cn ee nie eigenen ene Es pes neice aoa eee ee ee ed () using appropriate word and phasesin refering to indigenous peoples and thei regional groups (seeking proper advice on how to best respect Indigenous bereavement customs when reporting ‘people who are recently decease and, (4) using suitable words and phrases when reporting onthe social and emotional wel-being of Indigenous people For moc information on Indigenous cultural protocl for media workers ee btp./Awmwabcnetau/ndigenous 8 Community Radio Broadcasting Codes of Practice ‘Australian music reflect the commitment of community rad stations {odevelop Ausralan music and provide opportunities for perfoemers to have their work regulary broadcast S5-1__Inselecting Australian music for broadcast in each month we will consider our community interes 5.2. Ofall music programming, we will broadcast atleast: (225 per cent of Australian mus excep for ethnic and clasical music stations and (©) 10 percent of Australian musi for ethnic and cassical muse stations. ‘Astraan music payed calculated as a percentage of ll music played over a calendar month, ‘5.3 The requirements above do not ncude music used n sponsorship announcements programs or Station promotions References: _! Appendix 6: Music polcy example CN Fae ‘Sponsorship “To complement the cence condition in the Ac relating ‘to sponsorship announcements 6.1 Wewillhave in place awiten sponsorship policy that fects the icence condtin inthe Act Thisincludes: (@) broadcasting no more than fv minutes of sponsorship announcements in one hour and {by tagging each announcement to acknowledge the financial and/or inknd support of the spans. {6.2 __ Sponsorship wil not bea factor in deciding who can access broadcast {63 Wevwllensure editorial decisions affecting the content and style of inivdua programs are not Influenced by program or station sponsors 6:4 Wevil ensure that edtorl decisions affecting the content and style of eral tation programming are no influenced by program oF station sponsors. {635 __Thegeneral programming guidelines in Code 3 ao apply to sponsorship announcement. References: Appendix: Sponsorship policy sample 10 See also ACMAS Community Broadcasting Sponsorship Guidelines 2008 at wwwacagovau Community Radio Broadcasting Codes of Practice CS Fas Complaints To outine our legal equitements relating to complaint 72 72 73 74 75 handing ‘We acknowledge the rights of ou isteners members and volunteers to make complains in writing about alleged non-compliance with both the cence conditionsin the Actand the requiteents ‘utlinedin the Codes, ‘We wil make ever easonable effort to resolve complaints except where a complaints Geary fvolous, without suficent grounds or not made in good ath. ‘We will ensure that: (@) complaint wil be received bya responsible person in normal office hours and receipts acknow- edged in wing, (©) complains wal be conscientious considered investigated If necessary, and responded to sub stantvely as soon as possible, (complaints wil be responded to in wrtng within 60 days of receipt, a5 requited by the Act, andthe response wilincude a copy ofthe Codes, and (complainants ar advised in writing that they have the right to eer thelr complaint about a Code ‘matte to ACMA provided they have fist (9 format lodged thee complaint with the icensee in writing. and (received a substantive response from te censee andar dsatisied with this response or have not recelved response fom the licensee within 60 days after making the compat. Auten complaint or response can be alee fax or ema “A responsible person ofthe licensee wll maintain a record of complaints and responses fora ast two ‘years fom the date ofthe complaint. ‘The record of complaints and responses willbe mae avalable to ACMA on request. “omplans policy ample Complains about programs Howto make a complaint about radio and {elevson programs brochure at wwrwacmagovau i Codes of Practice review Toensure thatthe Codes continue to reflect changing ‘community sandards and remain relevant nthe ‘contemporary media environment al “The community radi sector, 25 coordinated by the sector organisation representing the majoty of licensees will evew the Community Radio Codes of Practice every three to five yeas consultation with other sector organisations 18.2 Before any changes are made to the Codes, the sector as represented by the sector organisation representing the maj of icensees, will consult with other sector organisations and ACMA. The ‘xganisation wil strive to seek agreement with the maory of community broadcasting stations and Incorporate public feedback before the Codes are provided to ACMA for registration under the Act. 12 Community Radio Broadcasting Codes of Practice This appends fr guidance ony and doesnot fam meatal legalrequtements sto the Cerny Rach Cousot enGe2068 The Autvalan Communication and Meda Auton’: robstedetemine whetnestatons have mplemented Background the processes outined inthe Codes and af therefore Upholing the standarésapeeable oa communty broadcasters isthe ole of ACMA to asters whe ations comply with he Codes breach ofthe Codes has oceured As communty broadcasters it is ou responsibilty £9 abide by 2 numberof legislate requirements in pro- ‘amin ng content andl station operations ‘The Broadcasting Services Act ‘992 outlines 2 number ficence condiions and program standards that applicable © all our stations Alicensee faso bouns abo take enforcement ac by the conditions uson which sei lcence was wsued performance orl enewes In eases where complance is an sue, ACMA may Inaddon we are equied to observe the Community PUFPOSE Racio Codes of Practice 2008 (the Codes) that gue al The folowing checklst wl help determine if your st seas of staion activity Ar uch we wll have im place tion hae cevelaped the appropriate pales ane arc written corporate governance poles and procedures cedures to make suite tis camping with the require that support management, francal and cechnical ments ofthe Codes, Section One: Corporate G Corporate governance poliies and procedures that support management, financial and technical ‘operations to meet alllegal requirements. rnanc Governance: Dees your station. Yes No have easyeacessisle had and electronic copies ofsconstution? hale regular board and committee meetings? [eee minutes oftheve tings andi Tak Annval Genel eens whichinclae lection of beard and commitee mernbesn accordance with yourconsthaionan rpored Associations Act ave documents tha outline the oles and esponsbili'esofboord and comme member? Financial Management: Dees your station Yes No ‘abstain accurate and uptodate Francia ecords? havea cengnated teasurer or Book keeper? gully prevent records ofits accounts tothe board? resent end of Shancial year repos othe members? ‘Technical Management: Does your station... hhave easy accessible had and electronic copies ofits broadcasting services cence and apparatuslicence spectications? hhave mechanisms in place for ensuring ongoing compliance with is licence specications? hhave mechanisms in place for ensuring ongoing complance with EMR / RF hazard standards? ensure appropiate safety and quality of tudo and production facies? Section Two: Policies and Procedures Does your station have clear procedures for boards, committees staff and volun- teers dealing with the fllowing: Programing ‘Aecessandequity ‘nt dscrimination “Gievance and complaints ‘Music -Astalin content Sponsorship How does your station management publicise/promote these policies and procedures? Newseters Noticeboards Slation Handbooks Induction otraining sessions Other 14 Community Radio Broadcasting Codes of Practice Section Three: Participation Under the Codes community radio stations ae required to ensure that people in thelr community who are not adequately served by other media are encouraged and assisted to participate providing our service. Stations are required to have in place polices and procedures to support this commitments wel as to docu ‘ment evidence ofthat efforts to encourage community partlpation, How does your station encourage and assis the active participation of community members (including broad ‘asters at your station and member ofthe community) in: aa a nr oe = —— Programming Decisions = Other Other 15 Section Four: Programming ‘Does yourstation.. montor ts Astralan msc content to ensure it meets the minimum quota? ‘management approve and monitor all sponsorship on air (this includes in-kind sponsorship)? ‘Does your station have a set of programming guidelines for broadcasters relating onal standards concerning broadcasts about or including? Violence and brutality ‘Simulated news or events ‘Drug alcohol and tobacco use Stereotyping and ification Protecting children rom harmfucontent Pivacy "News and Caren fas Indigenous programming ‘straan music content Sponsorship Balancing censorship and freedom of expression 16 Community Radio Broadcasting Codes of Practice Section Five: Volunteers ‘Does your station have written policy documents in place that outline. the principles offancial membership, the rights and responsibitiesoffnancial members within the organist the rights and responsibies ofthe organisation to financial members. How does your station inform volunteers oftheir rights and responsibilities? Noticeboard Newser Mestings ‘Volunteer induction Kit Website Email Other Does your station... have induction procedures forall new volunteers? havea complaints procedure for volunteers/taff concerning internal putes? Inform volunters about the sao’ intemal complains procedure? have a palcy and procedure in place regarding disciplinary action and dismissal of volunteers? 7 ES SSS Does your station. Yes No havea procedure for recorting and dealing wit istener complaints? istener Complaints Does this procedure... Yes No ensure there sa designate responsible person who has been nominated to deal with steer complaints and who i avalable during office hous? Include providing information to listeners about tei rights if they are dsatsied with your star's response to thelr complain? ‘ensure your station wl spond substantively fo complaints, in writing within 60 days of recelving the complaint? How does your station inform volunteers and staff of the procedure for taking a Yes No ‘complaint from a listener? Newseters Noticeboard Meetings Volunteer Induction Kt Other: Does your station. Yes No. ‘broadast at least one on-air announcement each week that contains information about the Codes and where lsteners can get copy ‘What to do if you find your station Is not meeting the requirements ofthe Codes: \ 2 If yourstaton doesnot have apocy or procedure which has been mentionedin the checklist, please look through the futher sppendices with the Codes for examples We suggest you change these fo sul your ‘needs before adoption by the Board. ‘You can aso vst the CBAA website (werwicbaa.orgau) where you wilfind information on developing polices and procedures. ‘Nter the Board of Directors has collected athe policies and procedures and approved them. ts advisable that they should be widely culated within the station Itfsabo important to develop waysin which these poles wil continue to be pubicsedeficienty to ‘new broadcasters and others. This could be done at program evaluation time, station meetings. in training sessions, as reingersin newsletters andar other way you canthinkof geting the message across. 18 Community Radio Broadcasting Codes of Practice This append is fr guidance only and does no frm part ofthe Community Radio Codes of Practice 2008 Background Under Code 17 community ado statons are equi toboadeast"one ona announcement each week hat Centar rfrmaten about the Cdesandvhte en: ef can get a copy’. The flowing sit an example of commun e- vice announcement that could be recorded and payed inorder to meet the requrements of Code 17 This example points the audience to the website of the Communty froadeasing Associaton of Atala in order to download a copy. While this would satisfy the requirements ofthe Codes stato ae encouraged to ‘make copies avalable on you own websites or ou Sect tequest tothe ton Assuch stators aye the script accordingly, Tie: Codes of Practice CSA Duration: —_20secs Cast Mus What you hear on community radio is governed by the Community Rado Codes of Practice. “The Codes of Practice cover matters eating 0 pro- ‘fam content. ncuding local content news curent affats, Austin masic content, programs for chi ten and the responsibilties associated with broad ‘asing tothe community “They also cover aspects such as community access and participation in the opetation ofthis service. Copies of the Codes ae avalable from the Com- munity Broadcasting Association website, wwwicbaaorga 19 This appendix s for guidance only and doesnot fom _partof the Community alo Codes Practice 208 This isan example ofa policy that could be used t0 ‘eet the equlements of Code 23, Background {station name} is a community ado station which re lies largely on the efforts of our volntees to maintain ‘operations. Our volunters come fom a wide range of bbackorounds and volunteer fr ciferent reasons ‘These include: 1 tocontribute something tothe community, {todevelop professional kis Tomainain existing ski, 1L_toenjoy the social nature ofthe organisation, 1 tofactate personal growth. We aim to treat all of our volunteers equal, with re- spect and tas and to provide a workplace that sae enjoyable and filing We wal endeavour to provide a working environment tat i flexible in order to allow ‘ur volunteers to gain the benefits they wish fom vl unteeting. Conversely, we expect our voluntee to act profession: alyand in oodtath towards outstation at altimes We expect that they hold the interests of cur station and ‘ts community in equal regad to their own to ensure postive outcomes for themselves, our station and the community we serve, Purpose This document eso [Saton Names] py on the response management ou vlc pena The pols purpose isto pve a clear staterent 2 the rls and responses of vlurcers and outstation Principles of volunteering Volunteering: 1L_ benefits the community and the volunteer, {always a mater ofchoice, 1 san activty thats unpaid and not undertaken forthe receipt of sary, pension, government allowance or honorarium, 1 alegiimate wayin which ctizens can Paticipate in the actives oftheir community, 1 savehide forindviduals or groups to address human, ervgonmental and social needs, 1 does not replace paid workers nor constitute 3 threat to thejob secu of paid workers, 1 respects the rights dignity and cuture of others, 1 promotes hurnan rights and equally. The rights and responsibilities of volunteers ‘The rights of volunteers at [station name}. You have therightto: 1 betreated as. aco worker, 1 sutable assignment with consideration for personal preference temperament, abies, education, trang and employment, 1 know as much about the organisation 35 possible, ts poles, people and programs 1D expect dear and open communication from ‘management and staf ata imes, 1 be given appropriate orientation introduction and provision of information about new evelepments | sound guidance and dection nthe workplace, 20 Community Radio Broadcasting Codes of Practice 1 advance notice (mere possible) of changes which may affect your wrk such as Programming changes) 1 undertake your volunteer activity without Interupton or interference ftom management, staf or other volunteers, 1a place of werk complying with statutory Fequiementsin regard to equal employment, antiiscriminaton legislation the Commonweath Racial Dscrimination Act 1975, and occupational ealth and safety standards, 1 beheard to eal fee to make suggestions andto be given respect fr you honest and Constructive opinion, 1 approprate insurance cove such as volunteer ang public lait insurar | appropriate grievance procedures inthe event (of dispute and if necessary, mediation or arbitration to asst with eslvng the dispute, 11 receive witen notification and reasons for suspension/elease of services, 1 have services appropriately assessed and effectively recognised, 1 have traning provided that wil enable participation atthe station at a vatityofevels. The responsibilities of volunteers at [station name] You have the responsibilty to: 11 havea professional attrude towards your voluntary work, 1 be prompt, reliable and productive with egard tocommitments and agreements made with [tation name 1Tnotiy the appropriate person f unable to meet commitments, ‘accept and abide by station rules, understand and adhere tothe Codes aed malin fairy with broadcast avs such s defamation law and the Broadcast Services Act 1992 not to represent (sation name} publicly ‘commercial unless prior arrangement has been made, not to xing into repute the operations, ‘management, staff or other volunteers of [station ‘teat technical equipment with due care and respect and to not technical staff of fats and problems undertake to complete a minimum ofthe bask level of taining offered atthe station f you are intending to workin any aa of programing ‘only use salon resources and equipment in ‘arying out wor for [station name] and not for personal or private purposes, ‘ensure that the station has your current contact deta, respect the racial and reigious backgrounds andthe sexual preferences ofyourco-volunteet workers and work o ensure that (station named is safe workplace for eveyone, ‘contribute tothe achievement ofa safe, tolerant andequitable working environment by avaiing, andasisting in peverting, behaviour which dsctiminatory. 21 The rights and responsibilities of [station name] towards volunteers [station named has the right 1 expect your cooperation n wotking to uphold ‘and malain the tations mision statement, the station charter and program polices, 1 expect yout be familar withthe laws rating to broadcasting station polices and procedures, 1 expect yout be prompt, lable and productive ‘wth regard to commitments and agreements ‘made with station name, 1L_have confidential information respected, 1 ake a decision, in consutation with you, as ‘to where your services and sls would best be lise, 1L_make deckions which mayaffect your work, 1 make programming deciions in accordance th programming polices and procedures, | develop, mplement and enforce ules polices and procedures forall aspects f station operation, 1 develop and maintain all property and residence ofthe station, 1 provide you with feedback to enhance your programming and broadcasting development, 1 expect lear and open communication fm you ataltines, 1Fsuspend or dismiss you in accordance with station polices and procedures dus to contravention of station ules. {station name] has the responsibility to: 1 provide you with awork envionment which ‘embraces the principles of access and equi. 1 vale the importance ofyour ole within the cexganisation, | place youn an appropriate, suitable poston and ve you appropriate ass in accordance with Your strengths abies training and expeience,_ 1 prowde you with taining so that you can expand Sourexpertie and abies, 1 adknowedge your contain tothe Slaton ad pre you with the appropriate recognition andor rewards 1 ensure sa have he appropri sls equied to work wth ou 1 provide adequate opportunites forlrmal and Inrmal constructive feedback, Provide you with information regarding any tvs or changes tthe atin which may affect yourwork, 1 const with you whee possible and _— Brzteabed onus tht nay fet our Wor 1 ensure that al stavon democrat processes are axhered to and that you ae consuted in major Section making processes, 1 ensuethatyou ae ware of ation democratic roceses and are encouraged parce them 22 Community Radio Broadcasting Codes of Practice ‘This appends fr guidance only and des no frm part ofthe Community Radio Codes of Practice 2008 ‘This an example of a pocy that could be used to meet the equtement of Code 23(4, Background \Voluntes ran imaliabl resource to taton name tie ou primary amis to encourage and support the onto 0 ou statlon Hower ts a recog isedthat thee maybe times when wlnteer needs tO be counseled dscpined and perhaps Samised. We underake to handle sich stuatons in a proes Sonal manna; ensuing communication between ou Staton and the volutes cle, fa objective and "mains within the policy outlined below. Troughout the proces our boa wal reflect ons com operations a wel asthe ofthe stato and wl Conder the cumstances actos nd behav ead Ingtothe station ‘The ollowing questions will guide this process: 1 Have theroles values and expectations ofthe ‘organisation been cleary communicated to the volunteer and subsequenty reinforced dating prior corwersations regarding the volunteer’ 1 Are there any other factors that may be contributing othe volunteers poor performance eg leaming dficultes or language bars? 1 Has the volunteer been reminded of expected codes of conduct and consequences for breaches? 1 Has the volunteer receNvedtraining/mentoring and ‘oF coaching to improve performance? TT Hasa verbal and waten warning been given to the volunteer explaining that any further non complance wil result in suspension o termination the volunteering opportunity? 1 Did the volunteer have the opportunity to respond to plo vert and written warnings? Purpose This document outines a policy nd procedure for ds ilnary messes and dems erst pre 2 ‘eae ae fa stot thats understands t both rraragerent and volunteers. ‘The policy includes an appeals mechanism to ensure a ‘ight of ely toa volunteer who has ben dscipined. ‘This is further complemented by [station names] griev- ance and depute reskion pokey and proce, ‘which may be used in station where 3 vourteet Believes they have not been fay head or that the Po- exes for Dinar Acton and Oss Votes hasnt been adequstely flowed “This document doesnot Incdethe procedure fre palo of member fom the asain, which sh utinthe constton of oral cosporated nel 23 Policy |, The procedure for disciplinary action sa three-step process which includes: Fist formal notice in witing Second forma notcein writing {&_ Notice tothe olunteer of dsmisal from duties ‘2. Forises that ace considered minor a conwesation with the volunteer may be appropriate; however tis vl pot be considered pat of the formal dscipinary action (although i maybe ered ton ater action). ‘Written notice wilinclude detalls ofthe sue and, where feasible, evidence na case where the dscipinary measure as been instigated by a complaint, may be appropriate to include a copy (wth identification removed) or extract o this complaint “4. Further disciplinary actions such asa suspension of volunteer duties fra period of time may ao be appropiate n such cases these actions wil be Included with the formal notice in wing, Every effort willbe taken to ensure that notice ofa dscipinary measure, whether forma or informal wl be given at an appropriate time, eg-not immediately pra 0,0" during a broadcast Notice of a dsciptnay measure willbe gwen bya designated [staf board member 7. Volunteers wil be provided an appeal against the action This may take the frm ofa meeting with the appropriate [sta / board member] oa representation in person and/or inviting to the board. 8, _Thevolunteer may bing a representative to any such meeting. 9, Shouldan appeal esuitin a change ofthe diciptnary action or removal oft ths willbe confirmed in wating tothe volunteer. 10, Conduct which may lead to disciplinary action includes, but snot limited to: | Poortimekeeping and unclailty Not following pre-exsting station rules ane polices, incuding programming polices and program bes ‘< _ Engaging in acts or broadcasts which may breach the Codes Engaging in broadcasts which may breach ther related leiation such asthe Broadcasting Services Act 1992 (which Includes sponsorship provisions), copyright or defamation Laws Inappropriate handing or use of station equipment rather property udeness or hosity towards other volunteers or staff members Intoxication through alcohol or other substances during working hours Publicly bringing station name into depute a zero 24 Community Radio Broadcasting Codes of Practice “1 Some conduct may be tantamount togross misconductin this instance a volunteer may be dismissed without peor warring 12. Conduct which may be classed as gross misconduct may include, buts not lmited to: 2 _Verbalor physical harassment of anyother volunteer, employee, member or quest of station nar, particulalyin respect of race, ex or eligion 'b._Wiful damage to or theft of property belonging to station name] or other volunteer, employee, member or quest of fstation name) {& _Falsticaons of any of the gansation records for personal ain d_Commercial mistepresentaton of station name 113, ihacase ofa volunteer Being missed without prior wamings the volunteer wil be provided an appeal asoutinedin point 7 25 This appendix sor guidance only and doesnot fom part the Community ado Codes of Practice 208 Suicide isa prominent public health issue in Australi ‘wth over 2000 people dying by suicide each year. ‘Some important facts about suicide are: 1 Rates of suicide are general three to four times higher among males than ferales | Many mexe people atte than de by suicide vith hospital admissions for intentional se injury about ten times as commen a deaths by suicide 1D Migrantsin Australia show similar suicide ates to thosein their country of origin Peoplein any form of custody have a suicide rate thee times higher than the general population. Mental ilies a major sk factor fr suicide with py chological autopsy studies showing that up 1 90% of people who suicide may have been experiencing men: tal disorder a the time ofthe death {Issues to consider when reporting: 1 Should run the story? 1 Be careful with the language you we 1 Donttbe explicit about the method orloation of suicide 1 Discussion of celebrity suicide can glamourse suicide Consider the angle (or positioning) ofthe story 1 Should you interview the bereaved? sit necessary? Place the story in context 1 Include helpline contacts in your story. ‘The Minltame Media and Mental Health (MMOH ro ects one of asute of projects on suicide, mental ness and the media developed as part of the national media sttategy. MMH aims to bu a collaborate ration ship with the Australian media and mental health 5/5 ‘tems to enable a more accurate and sentve portrayal ‘of suicide and mental heath sues acros all news me-

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