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PWP Policies

PWP MEMBERS POLICIES

There are two key policy areas we have included here for your reference, they are:

  • PWP Members Code of Conduct
  • PWP Privacy Policy

.... other policy areas are covered in our Associations Rules and By-Laws which are available to new members on the New Member Information Nights.

 

PWP MEMBERS CODE OF CONDUCT

INTRODUCTION

  • This Code of Conduct herein after referred to as "CoC" has been developed to define the principles governing the social conduct of its members, non-members and PWP functions.
  • Parents Without Partners (NSW) Inc. herein after referred to as "PWP(NSW)" is a not-for-profit association established for the support of single parents and their children.
  • The association's aims are to promote a friendly sociable atmosphere for mutual support where members can feel comfortable in a safe environment free from the fear of harassment or intimidation.
  • Every member of PWP(NSW) shall abide by this CoC.
  • The CoC has been adopted as a minimum standard of conduct, failure to specify any particular responsibility or practice in this CoC should not be construed as denial of existence of other responsibilities and practice.

 

MEMBERS

  • Respect the rights and dignity of all individuals, irrespective of gender, age, race, religion, political affiliation, family circumstance, or socioeconomic status.
  • Show courtesy to and respect all fellow members.
  • At family functions act to protect the safety and well being of all children present, alert their parents of any potential hazards or dangers, and ensure the children have an enjoyable experience free of intimidation, harassment or bullying.
  • Undertake their social interactions in a socially responsible manner.
  • Not engage in dishonesty, fraud, deceit, misrepresentation,
  • Not engage in harassment, assault, stalking, abusive, aggressive, or other forms of illegal conduct that adversely reflect on the Association or the individual’s fitness for membership in the Association.
  • Preserve and protect the privacy of information provided by fellow members regarding their particular personal circumstances.
  • Respect the individual right to personal space and not be over intrusive or harassing in social contact, unless implicitly invited.
  • Not assume the right to make representations of the Association outside the scope of their assigned or elected responsibilities and knowledge.
  • State truthfully and accurately their personal situation in relation to marital and family status.

 

PWP FUNCTIONS

  • Respect the home and property of host members and adhere to any instructions or requests they should make in regards to their home, property or neighbour relations (including parking or noise requirements of the host.)
  • Not arrive at PWP functions in an intoxicated state and refrain from excessive consumption while at functions.
  • Failure to do so will lead to expulsion from the function.
  • In the event of malicious or accidental damage caused to premises or personal property, including, but not limited to, damage caused to premises, items of clothing, household goods and property, motor vehicles, loss or theft of property incurred as a result of actions by an individual or individuals.
  • The person(s) involved, whether guest or member shall be held liable to accept full responsibility, financial or otherwise, not PWP(NSW). Parents will be responsible for their children in respect to this policy.

 

PWP(NSW) OFFICE BEARERS AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS

  • Strive at all times to promote the objectives of PWP(NSW).
  • Discharge honourably the responsibilities of any state or branch association position and preserve the confidentiality of any privileged information obtained whilst acting in an official capacity.
  • Contribute to the planning, development and activities of the Association, which enable individuals within the Association to achieve optimum benefit.
  • Ensure, within the scope of their responsibility, that all member identifiable information will be kept confidential.
  • Ensure the release of information is in accordance with current laws and regulations and our privacy policies.
  • Preserve the confidential nature of personal information unless compelled otherwise by legal means.
  • Strive to ensure that a judgement made in conflict between the member's right to confidentiality and the publics' right to know is ethically and legally correct.

 

PWP PRIVACY POLICY

 

Parents Without Partners (NSW) Inc's commitment to your privacy

Parents Without Partners (NSW) Inc is committed to protecting the privacy of all the individuals it deals with.

This document sets out our policies on handling personal information (including health information).

For over 40 years, Parents Without Partners (NSW) Inc has been providing a caring Organisation to its Members, keeping all membership details in a confidential manner.

Your privacy is important to us

We have committed to uphold the National Privacy Principles contained in the Privacy Act 1988.

We have a dedicated Administrative Officer, and backed up by our Membership Directors who ensure that our privacy policies are adhered to across the Parents Without Partners Organisation and its related entities.

 

What kinds of personal information does PWP collect and what is it used for?

Parents Without Partners (NSW) Inc is an incorporated not-for-profit association with a 40+ year history in NSW. We are a registered as a charity because of our role in supporting single parents and especially our role in supporting children of single parent families.

The following are the main types of personal (including health) information collected by Parents Without Partners (NSW) Inc and the main purposes they are used for:

 

Personal Information What it is used for

Information such as names and contact details of persons who contact Parents Without Partners (NSW) Inc with requests for information, including through emails from the Parents Without Partners (NSW) Inc website.
  • To respond to those requests
  • To market our products and services

Information contained in application forms and other information requests and enquiries, either mailed or emailed to Parents Without Partners (NSW) Inc., including through emails from the Parents Without Partners (NSW) Inc website.
  • So we can assess your application form information for membership.
  • So we can assess your identity.
  • So we can keep you advised of activities within our Organisation.
  • To create online profiles accessed by the member using the internet.
  • Managing your membership financial status.

Collection of statistical information for use by Government agencies.
  • This is never kept with name attached. This information helps us maintain the quality of service to you.

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  • To analyse our web traffic and improve our site and services.

 

How does Parents Without Partners (NSW) Inc handle this information?

Parents Without Partners (NSW) Inc is bound by the National Privacy Principles of the Privacy Act 1988 and other applicable laws governing privacy.

Where appropriate, Parents Without Partners (NSW) Inc may handle personal information relying on the related bodies corporate exemption and the Employee Records exemption in the Privacy Act and any other applicable exemptions in other legislation.

 

To whom is the personal information disclosed?

Information provided by you will only be available to your Branch Membership Director and State Head Office.

We will not trade or rent your information to to any third parties.

As a general rule, Parents Without Partners (NSW) Inc will not provide personal information to any third parties except:

  • to third parties engaged to provide services in connection with the purposes mentioned above (such as aditors for the accounts, mailing houses for the magazine or IT consultants for creating an online profile).
  • if it is otherwise permitted or required by the Privacy Act or any other law.

 

How can I access the personal information (including health information) held about me by Parents Without Partners (NSW) Inc?

To the extent you are entitled to under the Privacy Act and other applicable laws, you can access your personal (including health) information held by Parents Without Partners (NSW) Inc by contacting the Privacy Inquiry Service (contact details below).

At Parents Without Partners (NSW) Inc we welcome any suggestions for how we can improve our personal information handling processes. Please send your comments, complaints, inquiries or suggestions to the Privacy Inquiry Service (contact details below). They will be dealt with quickly and efficiently.

 

Privacy Inquiry Service

The Privacy Inquiry Service can be contacted by:

  • sending an email detailing your request to: JLIB_HTML_CLOAKING

 

I would like to request that you remove my details for your systems/databases?

You can request that your details be removed at anytime by:

  • sending an email detailing your request to: JLIB_HTML_CLOAKING

 

Security of your personal information

Parents Without Partners (NSW) Inc will take reasonable steps to ensure that we hold your personal information in a secure environment accessed only by authorised persons for the purposes and processes described above.

Both our Privacy Policy Statement and our long-established business principles commit us to keeping your information safe. We use appropriate security measures and technology in line with industry standards to ensure your personal information is protected. We review and update these measures as appropriate.

However, no data transmission across any network, including the internet, can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information from misuse, loss and unauthorised access, we cannot guarantee the security of any information you transmit across a network (including the internet). These activities are conducted at your own risk.

 

Consent

By providing Parents Without Partners (NSW) Inc with personal information, you consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your personal information as described in this policy.

 

Staff Training

Parents Without Partners (NSW) Inc will undertake staff and Membership Director training so that all staff are aware of responsibilities regarding the Privacy Act.

 

Changes to this policy

Parents Without Partners (NSW) Inc may vary this policy from time to time. The most current version of this policy (the “PWP PRIVACY POLICY”) will be published on http://www.pwp-nsw.org.au or can be obtained by contacting the Privacy Inquiry Service (contact details above). We encourage you to check the policy regularly. We will not separately notify you of changes to it.

 

What you have to do

Nothing. You can be assured that we will continue to respect and value the information you share with us and to comply with all privacy legislation.

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