The Adelaide Medical Students' Society (AMSS) exists to serve and represent medical students enrolled at the University of Adelaide. It is paramount that the AMSS ensures a safe environment for all members at all of our events. This document is intended to make AMSS members aware of their responsibilities at AMSS events and understand the repercussions if they ignore their responsibilities. These responsibilities also apply to members when attending AMSA Events. When signing up as a Member of the AMSS, individuals agree to abide by the Code of Conduct.
This document was approved, in principle, by the AMSS Executive on 15th January 2014 with the implementation occurring for all future memberships.
Alcohol #
Alcohol is served at many AMSS events for the enjoyment of our Members. The AMSS promotes responsible consumption of alcohol at all of our events. This includes only serving alcohol to members over 18 years of age. Where possible, discounted 'Non-Alcohol' tickets to events are available for members who are under 18 or choose not to drink alcohol.
Members are encouraged to drink responsibly and know their own limits regarding alcohol consumption. Drinking to intoxication is dangerous for your health and can put yourself at an increased risk of physical harm.
While drinking alcohol, you remain responsible for your own actions and, should they contravene the details of this document, the AMSS reserves the right to refuse entry to subsequent events.
Illicit Substances #
The AMSS has zero tolerance for illicit substances at any of its events.
Any Members found to be in possession or under the influence of illicit substances at any AMSS events may, at the discretion of the AMSS Executive, be evicted from the event and may be prohibited from attending future events.
Behaviour #
The AMSS has zero tolerance for behaviour that:
- Is against the law;
- Places others in danger; and,
- Reflects poorly on other medical students or generally tarnishes the reputation of medical students studying at the University of Adelaide
Examples of such behaviour include, but are not limited to:
- Verbal abuse and verbal harassment;
- Physical abuse and physical assault;
- Sexual harassment and sexual assault;
- Theft;
- Damage to property, and;
- Cyberbullying
Members of the AMSS are responsible for their own actions and will be held accountable by the AMSS Executive. The AMSS cannot, and will not, protect Members from persecution by the Police or other law enforcement agency should they break the law.
Should a Member of the AMSS be found to have stolen goods or damaged property, they will be requested to pay for damages and/or return/replace any stolen items.
The AMSS Executive reserves the right to evict any Member that contravenes the details of this document from any event and prohibit entry into subsequent AMSS events. Disciplinary action with be determined using the Behaviour Matrix as per the AMSS Behaviour Management Procedures.
Behaviour Matrix #
| Ejection from Current Event | Single event ban for next major event | Event Ban for remainder of calendar year | Life Ban from AMSS Events | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rude/disrespectful to other attendees/volunteers/staff/public | 1 | 2 | 3 | Repeated offence |
| Harassment (name-calling, unwanted attention, offensive remarks) | 1 | 1 | 2 | Repeated offence |
| Aggressive/Intimidating Behaviour | 1 | 1 | 2 | Repeated offence |
| Destruction of Property (accidental) | 1 | 2 | 3 | Repeated offence |
| Destruction of Property (intentional) | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Physical/Sexual Assault | 1 | 1 | ||
| Possession/Use/Distribution of Illicit Substances | 1 | 1 | ||
| Drink Spiking | 1 | 1 | ||
| Authority | Convenor/ Executive | Executive | Executive | Executive/ Committee |
Last Updated 21/02/2021