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Code of Conduct

Beaus Support Hub

Code of Conduct

Our Commitment

Effective Date: 04/08/2026

Review Date: 04/08/2027

Version: 1.0

At Beaus Support Hub, we believe that exceptional support begins with exceptional people.

Our community has been built on the belief that every person deserves to be treated with dignity, respect and compassion. Whether you are a Participant, Support Worker, Support Coordinator, employee, contractor or volunteer, you play an important role in creating a community where people feel safe, valued and genuinely supported.

Beaus Support Hub was founded through a combination of lived experience and over 25 years of professional experience within the community services sector. Because of this, we hold ourselves to high ethical and professional standards while never losing sight of the human being behind every interaction.

This Code of Conduct outlines the behaviour expected of everyone using or representing Beaus Support Hub.

1. Respect & Human Dignity

Every person has the right to be treated with dignity, kindness, patience and respect.

Members must:

• Treat others courteously regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality or background.

• Respect individual choice, independence and decision-making.

• Value lived experience.

• Encourage inclusion and participation.

• Never engage in bullying, intimidation, harassment, discrimination or abusive behaviour.

2. Professional Behaviour

All members are expected to act professionally at all times.

This includes:

• Being honest, trustworthy and reliable.

• Working within your qualifications, skills and legal responsibilities.

• Maintaining professional boundaries.

• Being punctual and dependable.

• Delivering services to a high professional standard.

• Representing Beaus Support Hub positively in all interactions.

3. Participant First Philosophy

Everything we do should improve the lives of Participants.

Members should always:

• Promote participant choice and control.

• Encourage independence wherever possible.

• Listen before acting.

• Support informed decision-making.

• Respect individual goals, culture and personal preferences.

4. Privacy & Confidentiality

Members must protect confidential information obtained through Beaus Support Hub.

Confidential information must only be shared:

• with appropriate consent;

• where legally required;

• where necessary to prevent serious harm; or

• as otherwise permitted by law.

Personal information, documents, photographs and conversations must never be disclosed without proper authority.

5. Safety & Wellbeing

Everyone deserves to feel safe.

Members must:

• Promote physical, emotional and psychological safety.

• Immediately report significant risks or incidents.

• Never place another person at unnecessary risk.

• Follow safe work practices.

• Support a culture where concerns can be raised without fear.

6. Integrity & Ethical Practice

Integrity is fundamental to everything we do.

Members must:

• Act honestly.

• Avoid conflicts of interest wherever possible.

• Never exploit Participants or other members.

• Never engage in fraud, deception or dishonest conduct.

• Make decisions that place people before personal gain.

7. Communication

Communication should always be respectful, professional and constructive.

Members are expected to:

• Listen actively.

• Communicate honestly.

• Respond respectfully even during disagreement.

• Keep commitments wherever possible.

• Avoid offensive, aggressive or inflammatory language.

8. Diversity & Inclusion

Beaus Support Hub welcomes people from all backgrounds.

We celebrate diversity and expect members to:

• Respect cultural differences.

• Promote equality.

• Support accessibility.

• Foster an inclusive environment where everyone belongs.

9. Compliance

Members must comply with all relevant:

• Australian laws

• NDIS legislation and Practice Standards (where applicable)

• Privacy legislation

• Workplace Health and Safety obligations

• Child protection requirements

• Professional registration or accreditation requirements

• Beaus Support Hub policies and procedures

10. Honesty of Profiles & Information

Members must ensure that information provided to Beaus Support Hub is accurate and kept up to date.

This includes qualifications, registrations, screening clearances, insurance, availability, contact information and any other information relevant to membership.

Providing false or misleading information may result in suspension or termination of membership.

11. Responsible Use of the Platform

Members agree to use Beaus Support Hub responsibly.

Members must not:

• misuse the platform;

• interfere with other users;

• upload harmful or unlawful material;

• attempt to gain unauthorised access to systems or information;

• impersonate another person; or

• use the platform for illegal purposes.

12. Collaboration

Beaus Support Hub exists to strengthen connections across the disability community.

Members are encouraged to:

• support one another;

• share knowledge respectfully;

• work collaboratively;

• celebrate successes; and

• contribute to a positive and supportive community.

13. Protecting the Reputation of Beaus Support Hub

Every member contributes to the reputation of Beaus Support Hub.

Members should conduct themselves in a manner that reflects positively on the community and avoid behaviour that may damage the trust placed in Beaus Support Hub by Participants, families, workers, coordinators or the broader public.

Constructive feedback is always welcome and should be raised respectfully through appropriate channels.

14. Reporting Concerns

If a member witnesses behaviour that may breach this Code of Conduct, they are encouraged to report the matter promptly.

Reports will be handled fairly, respectfully and, where appropriate, confidentially.

Retaliation against any person who raises a genuine concern in good faith will not be tolerated.

15. Breaches of this Code

Failure to comply with this Code of Conduct may result in action including:

• education or guidance;

• formal warnings;

• temporary suspension of membership;

• removal from the platform;

• referral to relevant authorities where required; and

• any other action considered necessary to protect the safety and integrity of Beaus Support Hub.

 

Our Culture

Beaus Support Hub is more than a platform.

It is a community built on trust, lived experience, compassion and professional excellence.

We believe that technology should support people—not replace them. While many platforms rely heavily on automation, Beaus Support Hub is committed to maintaining a human-centred approach where genuine relationships, quality support and personal service remain at the heart of everything we do.

Every interaction is an opportunity to improve someone's life.

By becoming a member of Beaus Support Hub, you agree to uphold these values and contribute to a community where people are treated with respect, professionalism and kindness.

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