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Learning Programs Policies

This page contains copies of Policies and Procedures applicable to young people participating in Melbourne Theatre Company learning programs and their parents/carers.

 


Child Safety

A child is a person who is under the age of 18 years. Melbourne Theatre Company is committed to child safety and to ensuring that children are made aware of and feel confident in their rights when at Melbourne Theatre Company.

Our Commitment to Child Safety

Melbourne Theatre Company is committed to child safety and to ensuring that children are made aware of and feel confident in their rights when at Melbourne Theatre Company.

We understand our obligations under Victorian Child Employment laws and Code of Practice for the Entertainment Industry and will take action to ensure compliance at the Company.

We have a zero tolerance of child abuse and will take all necessary steps to prevent and protect children at the Company from any form of abuse or neglect, including physical, sexual, emotional, psychological, and cultural abuse.

We will ensure that principles of equality and diversity embedded in our Respectful Workplace and Equal Employment Opportunity policies and employee Code of Conduct apply to children at the Company.

Recognising that the wellbeing of many children is adversely affected by economic, cultural and social factors and disability, in our activities with children we aim to:

  • Promote the cultural safety of Aboriginal children
  • Promote the cultural safety of children from culturally/and or linguistically diverse backgrounds
  • Promote the safety of children with a disability.

Child Safe Code of Conduct

Melbourne Theatre Company’s employees are responsible for promoting the safety and well-being of children by complying with the following Code of Conduct.

Current version:
Child Safe Code of Conduct – MTC Employees

University of Melbourne Child Safety Policy

As a department of the University of Melbourne, the following Child Safety Policy applies to all Melbourne Theatre Company employees.

Current version:
Available at https://policy.unimelb.edu.au/MPF1337/

 

 


A Safe and Respectful Workplace

Melbourne Theatre Company is committed to providing a safe and respectful working environment for everyone, free from harassment or abuses of power – sexual or otherwise. Melbourne Theatre Company is a member of the Confederation of State Theatre Companies (CAST) and CAST policies apply to everyone we engage with.

Melbourne Theatre Company’s Code of Conduct

Current version:
Code of Conduct 2024

CAST National Code of Behaviour Statement

Current version:
CAST National Code of Behaviour Statement

CAST Respectful Workplace Policy

Current version:
CAST Respectful Workplace Policy as at June 2021

CAST Grievance Resolution Procedure

Current version:
CAST Grievance Resolution Procedure as at June 2021

CAST Reporting Unacceptable Behaviour Policy

Current version:
CAST Reporting Unacceptable Behaviour Policy as at June 2021

Online Engagement Policy

Current version:
Online Engagement Policy 2024

Online participation guidelines

Learning programs at Melbourne Theatre Company sometimes involve online participation, using platforms such as Microsoft Teams for videoconferencing and chat. Parents/carers are expected to provide adequate supervision of students during online participation. We recommend parents/carers read these guidelines with students and set up their device together.

Online participation guidelines

Alcohol and Drugs Policy

Current version:
Alcohol and Drugs Policy 2024

COVID-safe Guidance Information

We all have a part to play in remaining COVID-safe. Stay home if you’re unwell. Isolating students can join pre-show sessions online. You may choose to wear a face mask in the theatre.

Melbourne Theatre Company follows the guidance of the Victorian Government. Information regarding COVID-19 from the Victorian Government is available at http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/covid-19-victoria

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