Information Booklet - Country Fire Authority

Adult Members of the CFAhave the right to:Adult Members of the CFAare responsible for:■ Treating suspected abuseinformation confidentially.■ Taking appropriate action if members breachstandards of reasonable behaviour or policiesand regulations.■ Ensuring that all allegations are treated seriouslyand all reporting and disciplinary proceduresare followed.■ Access ongoing training and /or informationon conducting activities with children andyoung people.■ Privacy (in accordance with Privacy Legislationand CFA Privacy Policy HR02005).■ Challenge unacceptable behaviour.■ Be supported in the reporting of suspected abuse.■ Access professional support services.■ Be protected from abuse by other adult members,children, young people and their parents.■ Protect children and young people without puttingthemselves at risk.■ A fair, just and confidential investigation processif they are the person on whom allegations havebeen made.■ In the role of Junior Leader, to set and followthrough with rules and consequences forJunior Members.■ Appropriately challenging unacceptable behaviourin all members.■ Attending training as required.■ Acting in accordance with agreed rules andboundaries.■ Respecting everyone’s right to personal privacy atall times.■ Dressing appropriately whilst representingthe CFA.■ Not using CFA to promote their own beliefs,behaviours or practices where they areincompatible with the law or the policies of CFA.■ Responding to children or young peoplesallegations of abuse.■ Protecting the rights of children and young people.■ Reporting suspected or known abuse.■ Not abusing children or young people, physically,sexually or emotionally including harassmentand bullying.■ Conducting themselves in a manner consistentwith their position as a positive rote modelto children and young people and as arepresentative of the CFA.8CFA Children/ Young Persons Protection Policy Information BookletEdition 2 – May 2013