Apply for Membership

Complete the following form to apply for adult membership of ACREM. If you are wanting to apply for Cadet membership (i.e. under the age of 16), please use the Cadet Application form.

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Telephone & Radio Details

NOTE: The following questions are applicable to applicants for Monitor or Reserve Monitor membership only. Applicants for Associate membership do NOT need to complete the following questions and may skip to the next section (Associate applicants may answer these question if they wish, but it is only mandatory for Monitor/Reserve applicants).

* denotes mandatory field for Monitor/Reserve Monitor applicants

Criminal History

Other than minor traffic and/or parking infringements, have you:

in the past 5 years been found guilty of any offence with no conviction recorded; OR
in the past 5 years been convicted of any offence where a fine or period of probation, supervision or community service was imposed as the penalty; OR
in the past 10 years been convicted of any offence where a term of imprisonment was imposed as the penalty.

in any Australian state or territory , or overseas?

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NOTE: A criminal history does NOT automatically preclude you from membership. You will be given the opportunity to explain the circumstances and a decision will be made based on all the facts, including the time since last conviction, type of offence, and the circumstances surrounding the offence. However, failure to disclose any relevant criminal history will be grounds for the immediate refusal of an application, or the immediate dismissal of a member.

Working With Children

Various Australian legislation makes it an offence for a prohibited person (a person convicted of a serious sex offence, the murder of a child, or a child-related personal violence offence, as well as a person classed as a registrable person under relevant legislation) to apply or otherwise attempt to obtain, undertake or remain in, child-related employment, unless an order has been made by an appropriate authority that the particular offence does not apply.

Legislation governing these matters varies from state to state, however generally a prohibited person is considered to be a person that has:

a conviction for a serious sex offence (including but not limited to, sexual assault, acts of indecency, child pornography, child prostitution and carnal knowledge); or
a child related personal violence offence (including but not limited to, intentionally wounding or causing grievous bodily harm to a child); or
a conviction for assault, ill treatment or neglect of, or psychological harm to, a child.

ACREM Members that undertake active field work, including publicity events, may be placed in situations where they are responsible for the care of a child, especially when working with other groups or our Cadets. As such ALL applicants (and current members) must complete a declaration that confirms they are not a prohibited person. Some members may also need to undergo a WWC criminal history check, however if this is necessary the relevant forms and additional information will be posted to you prior to any checks being conducted.

I am aware that I am ineligible to apply for or otherwise attempt to obtain, undertake or remain in, child-related employment if I have been convicted of a serious sex offence or child-related personal violence offence as defined in the NSW Commission for Children and Young People Act 1998, or if I am a Registrable Person under the NSW Child Protection (Offenders Registration) Act 2000 (or such other relevant legislation). I have read and understood the above information. I am aware that it is an offence to make a false statement on this form.

I declare that I am not a person prohibited by any Act, or by any legislation of any Australian state or territory, or the Commonwealth, from seeking, obtaining, undertaking or remaining in child related employment.

I declare that I am NOT a prohibited person.

NOTE: If you believe you are or may be a prohibited person, it does NOT automatically preclude you from membership. Applicants with a history will be given the opportunity to explain the situation further and a decision made based on all the facts and information.

Code of Conduct

     Introduction 
     In order  to obtain and keep the support of the community and respect of the authorities  and emergency services, it is important that all members act in a professional  manner and maintain the highest possible levels of competence and honesty.  
	 
     This Code  of Conduct is intended to provide a benchmark for the behaviour of members when  they are identifiable as members of ACREM. Failure to abide by the Code of  Conduct could render the member liable to disciplinary action.  
	 
     Knowledge 
     All  members must gain and maintain adequate knowledge of the function and structure  of ACREM. They must also be fully aware of the role and responsibility of any  position held, and their obligations as a member. Members involved in field  activities must have a reasonable knowledge of the procedures and policies that  govern such activities.  
	 
     Training 
     It is the  responsibility of every operational member to achieve and maintain the minimum  competency levels required or to seek a temporary leave of absence from  operational duties. Monitors that fail to maintain the competency levels  necessary may be returned to trainee status and required to undergo full  training to regain his or her qualifications. Members not considered to be  adequately trained may be restricted from participating in some operations or  activities.  
	 
     Professional and Personal  Behaviour 
     At all  times while representing the association members must: 
     
      a) Be polite when dealing with the public, media or members of other emergency services;
      b) Perform all expected duties as required, or report inability to the Coordinator;
      c) Respect the authority and follow all reasonable directions of those members more senior;
      d) Treat fellow members and members of other organisations with courtesy and respect their rights and responsibilities.
  
     Whilst the association does not wish to try and dictate what activities members can  and can not undertake on their own personal time, it should be remembered that  inappropriate behaviour of any member, even when not in uniform or representing the association, could still reflect on the association as a whole. Inappropriate behaviour on-air, or total disregard for the relevant  radiocommunications legislation, will result in disciplinary action even if you  do not identify yourself as a member during these activities.  
	 
     Honesty 
     Members  must act with complete honesty when representing the association. Instances of  dishonest behaviour  by any member should be reported immediately, in confidence, and direct to National  if necessary.  
	 
     Health 
     Members  must advise their Coordinator of any physical or medical condition that may  affect their capacity to carry out any required role or duty.  
	 
     Fairness 
     Members  that hold leadership positions must ensure that the authority and duties  associated with their position are exercised with equal fairness to all  members.  
	 
     Privacy of Information 
     Members  that have access to confidential and personal information must ensure that  information is not disclosed to persons not authorised to receive it. Members  involved in operations with other organisations or agencies must ensure that  information received in confidence is disclosed only to those persons that are  authorised.  
	 
     Specific  details of calls received must be treated as strictly confidential. Where  examples of calls are to be used for training purposes, details that may  identify individuals must be altered to protect privacy. Details of calls and  other confidential or sensitive information must not be discussed by members in  public.  
	 
     Media Contact 
     Only  those members duly authorised by National may make comments to the media  regarding ACREM activities - all other members must refrain from making any  comments to media. The words “no comment” should NEVER be used, rather  media should be referred to the relevant Media Officer or Officer In Charge.  Where ACREM is supporting other organisations or agencies, all enquiries from  media regarding the event or incident must be referred to the relevant  organisation or agency.  
	 	 
     Conflict of Interest 
     Members  involved in other organisations with similar interests must be careful to avoid  any conflict of interests. Information regarding operational matters may be confidential and should not be  disclosed to persons that are not authorised to receive it.  
	 
     Members  that are involved in a business should be careful to avoid any possibility that  products or services from their business receives more favourable treatment in  any tender to the association solely due to their membership.  

     Chain of Command 
     Except in  extraordinary circumstances members are expected to follow the normal chain of  command and provide the next higher authority the opportunity to resolve any  problems before taking further action.

I agree to be bound by the Code of Conduct.

Terms & Conditions

I hereby apply for membership of the Australian Citizens Radio Emergency Monitors Incorporated (ACREM), and I confirm that all details presented above are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that supplying false or misleading information may lead to refusal of application or instant dismissal of membership. I further agree to abide by the Constitution, rules, By-Laws and Standard Operating Procedures of ACREM.  I consent to ACREM performing such criminal history and/or working with children checks as may be necessary or desirable, and permissible under law, and hereby give permission for ACREM to disclose such personal details as may be necessary to the Police or other agency in order to perform these checks.

I agree to the Terms & Conditions of this application.