Civility and accountability

Respect is not the same as agreement

You can be firm, critical and passionate without being threatening or personally abusive.

Scrutinise decisions and demand answers. Reject intimidation, threats and attacks on families.

Advocate for students while giving educators a fair chance to explain and respond.

Communicate concerns clearly. Do not threaten or intimidate people providing care.

Keep scenes safe and allow urgent work to proceed. Treat patients and bystanders with dignity.

Exercise your rights, ask questions and seek accountability without personal abuse or violence.

Extend the same respect to retail workers, hospitality staff, neighbours, volunteers and people with opposing views.

A simple way to disagree

1. State the issue. 2. Explain the impact. 3. Ask for a response or action. 4. Listen. 5. Escalate through appropriate channels when necessary.

Kindness must never be used to excuse violence, discrimination, abuse or misconduct. In immediate danger in Australia, call 000.