PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to explain Fair Music's commitment to making sure every member of our organisation, regardless of their background or personal attributes, is treated with respect and dignity.
POLICY
Definitions
Personal attribute: a personal characteristic that is protected by State or Commonwealth anti-discrimination legislation. These include: race, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious belief or activity, political belief or activity, age, intersex status, physical features, pregnancy, carer and parental status, breastfeeding, marital or relationship status, lawful sexual activity, employment activity, industrial activity, expunged homosexual conviction or personal association with anyone who is identified with reference to any protected attribute.
Direct discrimination: unfavourable treatment because of a person’s protected attribute.
Indirect discrimination: imposing an unreasonable requirement, condition or practice that disadvantages a person or group of people with a protected attribute.
Sexual harassment: unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature towards another person which could reasonably be expected to make that other person feel offended, humiliated or intimidated. It may be physical, verbal, visual or written.
Disability harassment: an action taken in relation to the person’s disability that is reasonably likely, in all the circumstances, to humiliate, offend, intimidate or distress the person.
Vilification: conduct that incites hatred towards or revulsion or severe ridicule of a person or group of people on the basis of their race or religion.
Victimisation: subjecting a person or threatening to subject them to detrimental treatment because they (or their associate) has made an allegation of discrimination or harassment on the basis of a protected attribute (or asserted their rights under relevant policies or law).
Inclusion and diversity
Fair Music strives to provide a safe, inclusive and supportive environment which values the human rights of all members.
Fair Music is committed to creating an organisation where all members of our organisation are welcomed, accepted and treated equitably and with respect regardless of their backgrounds or personal attributes such as race, language, religious beliefs, gender identity, disability or sexual orientation so that they can participate, achieve and thrivel.
Fair Music acknowledges and celebrates the diversity of backgrounds and experiences in our organisation and we will not tolerate behaviours, language or practices that label, stereotype or demean others. At Fair Music we value the human rights of every member and we take our obligations under anti-discrimination laws and the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities seriously.
Fair Music will:
actively nurture and promote a culture where everyone is treated with respect and dignity
ensure that members are not discriminated against (directly or indirectly) and where necessary, are reasonably accommodated to participate in Fair Music programs on the same basis as their peers
acknowledge and respond to the diverse needs, identities and strengths of all young people
encourage empathy and fairness towards others
challenge stereotypes that promote prejudicial and biased behaviours and practices
contribute to positive learning, engagement and wellbeing outcomes for young people
respond to complaints and allegations appropriately and ensure that young people are not victimised
Bullying, unlawful discrimination, harassment, vilification and other forms of inappropriate behaviour targeting individuals or groups because of their personal attributes will not be tolerated at Fair Music. We will take appropriate measures to respond to members who demonstrate these behaviours in our organisation.
Members who may have experienced or witnessed this type of behaviour are encouraged to speak up and to Fair Music Staff, parents or carers know about those behaviours to ensure that inappropriate behaviour can be addressed.
Reasonable adjustments for young people with disabilities
Fair Music also understands that it has an obligation to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate members with disabilities. A reasonable adjustment is a measure or action taken to assist members with disabilities to participate in their music making on the same basis as their peers. Reasonable adjustments will be made for members with disabilities in consultation with the member, their parents or carers, their Fair Music mentors and if appropriate, their treating practitioners.
Contacts
For questions about this policy, contact the board or F.François (Secretary) by info@fairmusic.org.au