Sexual Safety Practice Charter

David Medical Centre commits to a zero-tolerance approach to any unwanted, inappropriate and / or harmful sexual behaviours towards our workforce. We commit to the following principles and actions to achieve this:

1. We will actively work to eradicate sexual harassment and abuse in the
   workplace.
2. We will promote a culture that fosters openness and transparency, and does
   not tolerate unwanted, harmful and / or inappropriate sexual behaviours.
3. We will take an intersectional approach to the sexual safety of our workforce,
   recognising certain groups will experience sexual harassment and abuse at a
   disproportionate rate.
4. We will provide appropriate support for those in our workforce who experience
   unwanted, inappropriate and / or harmful sexual behaviours.
5. We will clearly communicate standards of behaviour. This includes expected
   action for those who witness inappropriate, unwanted and / or harmful sexual
   behaviour.
6. We will ensure appropriate, specific, and clear policies are in place. They will
   include appropriate and timely action against alleged perpetrators.
7. We will ensure appropriate, specific, and clear training is in place.
8. We will ensure appropriate reporting mechanisms are in place for those
   experiencing these behaviours.
9. We will take all reports seriously and appropriate and timely action will be
   taken in all cases.
10. We will capture and share data on prevalence and staff experience
    transparently.
    These commitments will apply to everyone in our organisation equally