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Equal Opportunity, Anti-Discrimination, Grievance & Conflict Resolution Policy
South Australian Repeater Group Inc.
About This Policy
The South Australian Repeater Group Inc. (SARG) is committed to providing a fair, inclusive and supportive environment for its members. This policy sets out SARG's approach to equal opportunity, anti-discrimination, grievances and conflict resolution.
Its purpose is to ensure members are treated with fairness and respect, that concerns can be raised appropriately, and that disputes are handled in a constructive, confidential and consistent manner.
What the Policy Covers
Equal Opportunity
SARG is committed to ensuring members, volunteers and participants have equal opportunities and are treated fairly and respectfully.
Anti-Discrimination
Discrimination, harassment and victimisation are not acceptable within SARG activities or membership.
Grievance Procedure
The policy provides a structured process for raising concerns, making a formal complaint, investigation, resolution and appeal.
Conflict Resolution
Members are encouraged to resolve disputes through respectful communication, mediation and, where necessary, Committee involvement.
Member Responsibilities
Members are expected to treat others with respect, courtesy and dignity and to support an inclusive environment.
Confidentiality
Complaints and disputes are to be handled confidentially and information shared only where necessary to resolve the issue.
Grievance Process
The policy sets out the following five-step grievance process:
Step 1 – Informal Resolution
Members are encouraged to try to resolve concerns directly where appropriate.
Step 2 – Formal Complaint
If informal resolution is unsuccessful, a written complaint may be submitted to the SARG Secretary.
Step 3 – Investigation
The matter is investigated fairly and impartially, with relevant parties given an opportunity to provide information.
Step 4 – Resolution
An appropriate resolution may include mediation, disciplinary action, training or other corrective measures.
Step 5 – Appeal
A party dissatisfied with the outcome may submit an appeal in writing within the period specified in the policy.
Responsibilities of Members
All SARG members are expected to treat others with respect, courtesy and dignity, support an inclusive and welcoming environment, comply with the policy, and report serious concerns appropriately.
Contact
Questions regarding this policy, grievances or conflict resolution matters may be directed to:
SARG Secretary
SARG Committee
Official SARG Policy Document
The webpage above provides a summary. Please refer to the official PDF for the complete policy wording and procedures.
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Rules & Regulations
Operational and membership guidelines of the South Australian Repeater Group Inc.
Purpose
These Rules and Regulations support the Constitution of the South Australian Repeater Group Inc. (SARG) and provide practical guidance for members, committee members, operators and users of SARG-supported systems.
They are intended to promote safe, respectful and responsible participation in SARG activities and the appropriate use of amateur radio infrastructure.
1. Conduct of Members
Members are expected to conduct themselves in a respectful, cooperative and responsible manner when representing SARG or participating in SARG activities.
Harassment, threatening behaviour, deliberate interference, discrimination or behaviour likely to bring SARG into disrepute is not acceptable.
2. Use of SARG Radio Systems
Users of SARG repeater and communications systems are expected to operate in accordance with applicable Australian amateur radio requirements and accepted amateur radio operating practice.
Operators should identify appropriately, allow reasonable access to shared systems and avoid unnecessary interference or excessive occupation of shared channels.
3. Repeater & Network Infrastructure
Installation, maintenance, configuration or modification of SARG-owned or SARG-managed infrastructure must be authorised by the SARG Committee or an authorised technical representative.
This includes repeater equipment, antennas, networking equipment, controllers, servers, digital systems, APRS infrastructure, MeshCore systems and associated equipment.
4. Digital & Network Services
Users of SARG-supported digital and network services should use those systems responsibly and must not deliberately interfere with, damage, overload or compromise network infrastructure.
Access credentials, administrative accounts or configuration information supplied for technical purposes must not be shared without authorisation.
5. Equipment & Property
Equipment, tools, hardware and other property owned by SARG must only be used for authorised purposes.
Members responsible for SARG equipment should take reasonable care of that equipment and report any damage, failure or loss to the Committee.
6. Safety
Safety is a priority when undertaking installation, maintenance, testing or other technical activities associated with SARG.
Members must not undertake work for which they are not suitably experienced, authorised or qualified where such qualifications are required.
7. Privacy & Member Information
Personal information supplied to SARG for membership or administrative purposes should only be used for legitimate association activities and handled responsibly.
Member contact information should not be distributed outside the organisation without an appropriate reason or the member's consent, except where required by law.
8. Committee Decisions
The Committee is responsible for the administration of SARG in accordance with the Constitution and resolutions of the association.
Operational decisions relating to infrastructure, expenditure, technical systems and association activities may be made by the Committee in accordance with its authority.
9. Complaints & Disputes
Members are encouraged to raise concerns respectfully with the Committee so that matters can be considered fairly and appropriately.
Serious complaints or disputes will be considered in accordance with the SARG Constitution and any applicable association procedures.
10. Amendment of Rules
These operational rules may be reviewed and amended from time to time by the SARG Committee where permitted by the Constitution.
Any rule inconsistent with the SARG Constitution or applicable law will be subject to the Constitution and applicable law.
Important
These Rules & Regulations should be read together with the Constitution of the South Australian Repeater Group Inc. Where there is any inconsistency, the Constitution and applicable legislation take precedence.
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Our Mission
Supporting, developing and advancing amateur radio communications throughout South Australia.
SARG Mission Statement
The mission of the South Australian Repeater Group Inc. (SARG) is to support, develop, maintain and promote reliable amateur radio communications infrastructure for the benefit of amateur radio operators and the wider community throughout South Australia.
SARG encourages technical innovation, education, experimentation and cooperation within the amateur radio community while supporting the responsible operation of repeater, digital, networking and emerging radio communication technologies.
Our goal is to provide dependable communications infrastructure, encourage technical knowledge and create opportunities for amateur radio operators to learn, experiment, communicate and contribute.
Our Objectives
Reliable Infrastructure
Develop, operate and support reliable amateur radio repeater, linking and communications infrastructure across South Australia.
Innovation
Encourage experimentation with analogue, digital and emerging communication technologies.
Education
Promote technical knowledge, practical skills and continued learning within amateur radio.
Community
Build cooperation and friendship between amateur radio operators, clubs, organisations and supporters.
Responsible Operation
Promote responsible operation and good amateur radio practice consistent with applicable Australian regulations and licence conditions.
Future Development
Support the ongoing development of repeater, APRS, digital voice, data and amateur radio networking technologies.
Our Values
Respect • Cooperation • Innovation • Education • Technical Excellence • Community
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SARG Constitution
Constitution of the South Australian Repeater Group Inc.
About Our Constitution
The Constitution of the South Australian Repeater Group Inc. (SARG) establishes the governance framework under which the association operates.
It defines the objectives of the association, membership provisions, committee responsibilities, meeting procedures, financial management requirements and other matters relating to the administration of SARG.
What the Constitution Covers
The identity, purpose and objectives of the association.
Membership eligibility, applications, rights and responsibilities.
Committee positions, responsibilities and management of SARG.
General meetings, committee meetings, voting and quorum provisions.
Management of association funds, accounts and financial reporting.
Rules governing administration, amendments and association matters.
Official SARG Constitution
Members and interested persons may view or download the current Constitution using the link below.
Association: South Australian Repeater Group Inc. (SARG)
Current Version: Official Adopted Constitution
Status: Current
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Website Disclaimer & Terms of Use
Important information regarding the use of the South Australian Repeater Group Inc. website, technical information, repeater services, digital networks and associated content.
General Information
Information published on sarg.au is provided primarily for general information, education and amateur radio community purposes.
While SARG Inc. aims to provide useful and accurate information, information may contain errors, become outdated or be incomplete.
Users should independently verify information where accuracy is important.
Amateur Radio Information
Information relating to amateur radio equipment, frequencies, repeaters, antennas, propagation, digital communications, MeshCore, APRS and related technologies is provided as general technical information.
Users remain responsible for ensuring their activities comply with:
Repeater Information
SARG may publish repeater frequencies, locations, access information, network descriptions, linking arrangements and operational status.
Repeater services may be changed, interrupted, unavailable, affected by maintenance or subject to technical failure without notice.
SARG does not guarantee continuous access to any repeater, gateway, linked network or related service.
Users should verify current operational information where necessary.
MeshCore, APRS & Digital Systems
Information displayed relating to MeshCore, APRS or other digital systems may be obtained from automated systems, radio networks, gateways, observers, databases or third-party services.
This information may:
- be delayed;
- contain errors;
- represent incomplete coverage;
- show stale information;
- depend on third-party infrastructure; or
- become unavailable.
Emergency Communications
Nothing on sarg.au should be regarded as a substitute for official emergency communication channels or emergency services.
In an emergency, use the appropriate official emergency services and communications channels.
Technical Projects & Safety
Projects described by SARG may involve radio transmitters, antennas, towers, electrical systems, batteries, solar equipment, RF systems, computers, networks or other equipment that can present technical or physical risks.
Anyone reproducing a project or procedure described on sarg.au does so using their own judgement and is responsible for appropriate safety precautions and regulatory compliance.
Users who are not competent to perform a particular task should seek assistance from an appropriately qualified person.
External Information
SARG may link to or display information originating from third parties.
A link does not automatically constitute endorsement.
SARG does not control independent external websites and cannot guarantee the accuracy, availability, security, policies or continued operation of external services.
Products, Manufacturers & Sponsors
References to particular radios, antennas, software, manufacturers, businesses or services may be provided for informational purposes.
Unless specifically stated otherwise, a reference does not constitute commercial endorsement, warranty or recommendation by SARG.
Sponsors may be acknowledged on sarg.au and sponsorship relationships will be identified where appropriate.
Sponsorship does not mean that every statement, technical opinion or activity appearing on sarg.au represents the views of a sponsor.
Sponsor acknowledgement does not mean that SARG guarantees or warrants products or services offered by a sponsor.
Availability of Website
SARG does not guarantee uninterrupted availability of sarg.au.
The site may be temporarily unavailable because of:
- maintenance;
- software updates;
- hosting failures;
- Internet outages;
- cyber security incidents;
- equipment failure; or
- circumstances outside SARG's reasonable control.
Limitation
To the extent permitted by law, SARG does not accept responsibility for loss or damage resulting solely from reliance on information published on sarg.au where that information is incomplete, inaccurate, outdated or used outside its intended informational context.
Nothing in this disclaimer is intended to exclude rights, guarantees or liabilities that cannot lawfully be excluded.
Using the SARG Website
By accessing sarg.au, you agree to use the website lawfully and responsibly.
Acceptable Use
You must not knowingly use sarg.au to:
- conduct unlawful activity;
- attempt unauthorised access to website systems;
- interfere with website operation;
- introduce malicious code;
- bypass website security;
- harvest personal information without authority;
- impersonate SARG or another person;
- misrepresent an association with SARG;
- misuse SARG intellectual property; or
- interfere with services provided to other users.
Automated Access
Automated systems, bots, scraping tools or similar technologies must not be used in a manner that:
- places unreasonable load on SARG infrastructure;
- attempts to bypass access controls;
- systematically collects personal information;
- republishes substantial SARG content without permission; or
- interferes with normal website operation.
Normal indexing by reputable Internet search engines is permitted unless technical restrictions indicate otherwise.
Member Accounts
Where sarg.au provides registered-user functionality, users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their login credentials.
Users should not:
- share administrative credentials;
- allow unauthorised persons to access restricted areas;
- attempt to obtain another user's credentials; or
- deliberately circumvent website permissions.
SARG may suspend or restrict access where reasonably necessary to protect website security, infrastructure or users.
User Submissions
Where users are able to submit information to SARG, they must not knowingly submit:
- unlawful material;
- malicious software;
- defamatory material;
- material that infringes another person's rights;
- misleading information represented as fact;
- personal information they are not authorised to disclose; or
- copyrighted material they do not have permission to provide.
Intellectual Property
Use of SARG content is subject to the SARG Copyright & Website Use policy.
Access to sarg.au does not transfer ownership of SARG intellectual property.
External Services
Features of sarg.au may rely on third-party platforms.
Use of those services may also be subject to the third party's own terms, privacy policies and operating conditions.
Changes
SARG may modify, remove or replace website information, functionality and these Terms of Use from time to time.
The version published on sarg.au will be regarded as the current version.
Governing Context
sarg.au is operated for the South Australian Repeater Group in South Australia, Australia.
These Terms are intended to operate consistently with applicable Australian law.
Nothing in these Terms is intended to restrict rights that cannot lawfully be restricted.
Questions about these terms?
Questions regarding these Terms, the Website Disclaimer, copyright or use of SARG material may be directed to the South Australian Repeater Group using the contact information published at sarg.au.
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