The Peer Support Program Code of Conduct sets out general principles for the conduct you expect of peer supporters.

A peer supporter should:

• be a positive role model to the peer group members
• be honest, reliable, punctual and true to their word
• be positive in attitude, expression and dealings with peers
• know, understand and protect the rights of their peers
• take notice of reactions of the peer group and adapt their approach if necessary
• consider their own and the peer group’s safety and security
• immediately advise program staff of a crisis or of any concerns about the wellbeing of a peer
• respect the privacy of peers and the confidentiality of information acquired during activities
• encourage the peer group members without coercion
• attend relevant training and support sessions
• comply with all policies and procedures of the program.

A peer supporter must not:

• attend peer leadership or program activities while affected by drugs or alcohol
• smoke or vape while participating in program activities
• wear inappropriate clothes while engaged in program activities, including clothes displaying slogans or images of sex, violence, drugs, discrimination or advertising alcohol
• engage in a high-risk activity with a peer
• attempt to deal personally with a crisis involving a peer
• take unfair advantage of a peer
• administer any form of punishment on a young person (e.g. confiscating personal items, physical or corporal punishment or verbal reprimand).

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