Governance
The Constitution and binding policies
WMAA is a company limited by guarantee under the Corporations Act 2001. The Constitution adopts six core policies as binding by laws. Every document is published with its controlled document code, version and date.
Core documents
The Constitution and the six binding policies
Constitution
The governing instrument of the Authority. Adopts the six core policies as binding by laws.
Code of Ethics
The standard of conduct every member declares to on application and renewal.
Child Safety Policy
Applies to every affiliated club, certified instructor and registered member.
Complaints Procedure
How complaints are received, handled and escalated.
Privacy Framework
How WMAA collects, holds and uses personal information, including the public register.
Insurance and Risk Standards
Risk management, safety and the insurance arrangements that affiliation includes.
Brand Usage Policy
How the WMAA marks may be used by clubs, instructors and program licensees.
Supporting documents
The full governance suite
Twenty five and more policies and procedures. The list below is the published set; the rest are provided to affiliated clubs.
- Member Protection Policy
- Working With Children Policy
- Code of Conduct and Disciplinary Framework
- Grading and Technical Standards Policy
- Risk Management and Safety Policy Templates
- Incident Reporting Process
- Privacy Collection Statement (public register)
- Photography and Media Consent
- Waiver and Medical Declaration
- Audit Checklist
Questions about a policy
Clubs and members can raise a governance question or a complaint through the Complaints Procedure.