Diversity policy
PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to demonstrate Glenelg Yacht
Club’s commitment to and value for diversity and inclusion
across all levels of the organisation. The policy also articulates
Glenelg Yacht Club’s responsibility and commitment to
supporting member clubs to be inclusive, value diversity and
be free of discrimination. It is Glenelg Yacht Club’s intention
that all members are treated fairly and with respect and that
no one is denied access through discrimination.
POLICY STATEMENT
Glenelg Yacht Club is committed to and values diversity
and inclusion at all levels of the organisation and will
support affiliated member clubs to do likewise
Glenelg Yacht Club is committed to ensuring that all
members are treated fairly and with respect and that
no one is denied access through discrimination
Glenelg Yacht Club is committed to equal opportunity for
people to participate in sailing and boating and
promotes equitable access for participation in Club
activities
Glenelg Yacht Club does not tolerate discriminatory or
oppressive behaviour of any kind and will enforce
disciplinary action in response to any behaviour
deemed as such
Glenelg Yacht Club maintains policies and procedures to
ensure equal opportunity and to eradicate
discrimination, harassment, vilification, abuse and
actions of intolerance
In recruiting for Board Members, Glenelg Yacht Club will
actively seek diverse membership which is reflective of
our local community. This includes the inclusion of
women, men, people from culturally and linguistically
diverse backgrounds, people with varying abilities and
viewpoints
Glenelg Yacht Club is committed to taking positive action where
inequalities exist and the development of a program of on-
going training and awareness in order to promote diversity in
our sport
In seeking diversity within all aspects of the sport,
Glenelg Yacht Club is committed to providing relevant
training to its Board Members, staff, club
representatives e.g. Disability Awareness Training,
Cultural Awareness Training