Thrive Group Australia prides itself on the professionalism and the ability of its staff and Board to meet participant and other stakeholder needs. The organisation strives to be a leading service provider and to provide a safe, healthy and happy workplace

This Code of Conduct is designed to ensure that all staff, participants and stakeholders are treated in a manner that reflect Thrive Group Australia’s Mission, culture and legal obligations.

Compliance

At all times, staff are expected to:

• comply with the NDIS Code of Conduct;
• adhere to all of Thrive Group Australia’s policies and procedures;
• comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations;
• comply with all reasonable, lawful instructions and decisions related to their work;
• maintain a high degree of ethics, integrity, honesty and professionalism in dealing with participants, other staff and stakeholders;
• maintain the confidentiality of the organisation’s operations in relation to service activities, confidential documentation and work practices during and after their employment; and
• take reasonable steps to ensure their own health, safety and welfare in the workplace, as well as that of other staff, participants and stakeholders.

Staff Behaviour

Staff are expected to uphold Thrive Group Australia’s values and demonstrate appropriate behaviour when representing Thrive Group Australia. Staff must not:

• discriminate against another staff member, participant or stakeholder on the basis of sex, age, race, religion, disability, pregnancy, marital status or sexual preference;
• engage in fighting or disorderly conduct, or sexually harass other staff, participants or stakeholders;
• steal, damage or destroy property belonging to the organisation, its staff, participants or stakeholders;
• work intoxicated or under the influence of controlled or illegal substances;
• bring controlled or illegal substances to the workplace;
• smoke in the workplace or in its motor vehicles; or
• accept benefits or gifts which give rise to a real or apparent conflict of interest.