Introduction This policy is designed to align U3A noosa practices with the principles underpinning legislation related to workplace health and safety and discrimination. Purpose This policy identifies U3A noosa commitment to the safety and wellbeing of its volunteers and members and our collective and individual responsibility while undertaking the business of the association to act […]
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Kathie Jordan
Like so many of those involved with U3A noosa, Committee member, Kathie Jordan, comes with an impressive resume. She had a long and successful career in Sydney, working for some of the biggest names in financial markets, including CBA and private broker Bell (now Bell Potter). Says Kathie, who was born in the north Sydney […]
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Many of us can identify with Liz Gleghorn’s predicament after retiring from a long and rewarding career, which included nurse administrator, health educator, medical research assistant, supermarket proprietor and school administrator in country Victoria, Melbourne, NSW, Canberra and the Sunshine Coast. Says Liz: “I went home and sat in a chair for about two weeks, […]
Read moreManagement Committee Roles & Responsibilities
Introduction The Management Committee of U3A noosa comprises of 10 members. President, Vice Presidents x 2, Secretary, Treasurer and 5 Committee members. As a member of a Management Committee, you share the following responsibilities with all Committee members: Planning – establishing and reviewing annual business plans, long term strategic and month to month operational plans […]
Read moreSocial Media Policy
Introduction U3A noosa is committed to managing the operations and the long-term future in an efficient and professional manner for all the stakeholders, members, staff, volunteers and the general community we serve. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to provide clear guidance on procedures and rules surrounding the content of all Social Media […]
Read moreAccess for People with Impairments or Disabilities Policy
Introduction The Anti-Discrimination Act aims to protect people in Queensland from unfair discrimination (direct or indirect), sexual harassment or other objectionable conduct and provides a mean to bring a complaint and have it resolved. Protections under the legislation include but are not limited to sex, sexuality, age, race, religious beliefs or activity, impairment, political beliefs […]
Read morePrivacy Policy
Introduction U3A noosa recognises the importance of protecting members’ privacy in relation to their personal information. Our privacy policy describes generally how we manage your personal information and safeguard your privacy. We are guided and bound by the Federal Privacy Act 1988, Privacy Amendment Act 2012 and the Australian Privacy Principles March 2014. Purpose The […]
Read moreManagement Committee Conflict of Interest Policy
Introduction Actions and decisions taken by the Management Committee need to be informed, objective and fair. Personal or individual interests that conflict with the interests of the organisation need to be identified and managed so that they do not affect the services, activities or decisions of the organisation. This will include situations such as: Close personal […]
Read moreManagement Committee Code of Conduct Policy
Introduction U3A noosa is committed to managing the operations and the long-term future in an efficient and professional manner for all the stakeholders, members, staff, volunteers and the general community we serve. Purpose This Code of Conduct has been compiled to establish acceptable professional, ethical and legally compliant standards for all members of the Management […]
Read moreDocument Management Policy
Introduction U3A noosa is committed to continually improving our operations across the organisation for the benefit of our members and staff. Due to the nature of our operations being 100% voluntary, there is a need to have relevant standards to maintain consistency for day to day operations. In addition, there can be a high turnover […]
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