FIRST Code of Conduct
We expect that all participants and spectators hold themselves to the FIRST Code of Conduct as per the following:
"The FIRST mission is to inspire a generation of science and technology leaders who are both gracious and professional. This FIRST Code of Conduct lists some of the basic behaviors mentors, coaches, volunteers, team members, affiliate partners, contractors, staff, and other participants should adhere to while participating in FIRST activities.
- Exhibit Gracious Professionalism® at all times. Gracious Professionalism is a way of doing things that encourages high-quality work, emphasizes the value of others, and respects individuals and the community. With Gracious Professionalism, fierce competition and mutual gain are not separate notions.
- Ensure the safety of all participants in FIRST activities.
- Not engage in any form of bullying, harassment, use of profane or insulting language, or any actual or threatened violence.
- Adhere to all FIRST Youth Protection Program (YPP) policies.
- Report any unsafe behavior to event or local FIRST leadership.
- Persons who do not comply with this Code of Conduct may be barred from participating in FIRST activities"
FIRST Youth Protection Policy
Victorian Child Safe Standards
Future Robotics Alliance has a detailed child safety policy adhering to the CCYP’s 11 Child Safe Standards. All our volunteers hold Working with Children Checks (or equivalent) and are trained before each event. For a copy of our policy please
contact us.
Accessibility
The event is wheelchair accessible. If you have any special needs please let us know. We can arrange a quiet room if required.
Risk Assessment
In preparation for this event we conduct a Risk Assessment. If you would like a copy please
contact us.
Incident response
At the end of each event we document any negative incidents that occur and consider how we ensure they don't occur again. If you would like to report an incident, or follow up on the response to an incident please
contact us.
Feedback
In the spirt of continual improvement we are always happy to get feedback on our event.
At the end of each event we will open a survey for participants to let us know how we went. We are looking for feedback from everyone (including volunteers, sponsors, mentors, students and parents).
Privacy Policy
Team Information
The information collected in this form will be used to assist us with the organisation of the event and to communicate with teams about the event and to solicit feedback about the event. It will be stored on a password protected Google Drive file and will only be accessible to FRA committee members and the FRA Team Co-ordinator.
Volunteer Information
The information collected in this form will be used to assist us with the organisation of the event, to communicate with teams about the event and to solicit feedback about the event. It will be stored on a password protected Google Drive file and will only be accessible to FRA committee members and the FRA Volunteer Co-ordinator. We may also on occasion share your details with other volunteers to facilitate training and communication during the event.
WWCC numbers and expiry dates will be stored in a password protected Google Drive file and retained for 3 years after the event.
This information will not be shared with any third party except for the reporting of volunteer statistics such as number and affiliation of volunteers. Affiliation categories with less than 3 volunteers will be collapsed into ‘Other’.
Consent Information
The information collected in this form will be used to keep a record of your consent to participate in the event and your attendance at the event. It will be stored in a locked storage building and destroyed after 3 years after the event. This information will not be shared with any third party except for the reporting of attendance numbers at the event or if required for legal reasons.