Code of Behaviour

Nature Developments Pty Ltd (ND) trading as KIATA COUNTRY CLUB (KCC) strongly supports the Laws of the Commonwealth of Australia in respect of harassment and public behaviour and will vigorously support these laws to its fullest.

  • The rights of every person (both female and male), and especially children, are paramount in a clothes free environment.
  • Further to the comments above, the ND has no intention of inhibiting or prohibiting mutually acceptable affectionate gestures within family units. Nor does it intend to intrude into relationships or the private acts of consenting adults.
  • ND will not condone sexual harassment or public sexual acts. These will have no place within KCC grounds, and WILL NOT BE TOLERATED.


Unacceptable Behavior (defined)

Unacceptable behaviour includes specifically but may not be limited to:
  • Overt sexual acts or displays as well as any aggressive acts or threatening body language.
  • Inappropriate touching - defined as unwelcome touching of another persons' body or parts of your own body.
  • Persistent staring, stalking or following, voyeuristic positioning or crowding of an individual’s personal space.
  • Unwelcomed communications - defined as any unwanted advances, remarks, suggestions, propositions, gestures, threats, messages (including social media posts), ridicule or jokes of a crude or sexual nature.
  • Persistent attempts to engage another person in clearly undesired conversation.
  • Unsolicited comments and/or gestures about a person’s body
  • The use of offensive language which may offend persons within hearing range. KCC is a family orientated club and offensive language will not be tolerated.  This includes jokes of a sexual or racial nature.
 
Photography (defined)

Unauthorized photography and/or videoing (including use of camera phones) of adults and minors will not be tolerated at KCC, unless permission is obtained in advance from the Board of Directors of ND.
  • Prior written permission must be obtained from the adult who is to be photographed via the Photograph Permission List. In respect of children; prior parental written approval must be obtained from the parent and the parent must be present at all times. Permission must be gained from any person who would be likely to be in the field of view.
  • It is incumbent on the photographer to be responsible in the choice of the photographic subject, angle, background etc. Anyone who is aware of a photographer taking less than acceptable photos is obliged to report that person to a Board Member of ND.

Handling of complaints

​Kiata Country Club shareholders, members and guests are encouraged to maintain a relaxing family ambience by reporting, in a timely manner, to a Member of the Board of Directors of Nature Developments any situation they feel is contrary to this code of behaviour.
  • Legitimate complaints referred to the Board will be fully investigated. Any decision about a complaint reached by the Board will be absolute.
  • If warranted, any behaviour that does not adhere to this code of behaviour may result in the offender being asked to leave the property or in more serious cases, be reported to the appropriate authorities. Requests for confidentiality will be respected unless it is deemed necessary that the incident be referred to the appropriate authorities. Any acts that are contrary to this code of behaviour as outlined above may result in that person’s permanent expulsion from the KCC and being recommended as persona non grata* at other Naturist Clubs.
* an unwelcome or unacceptable person, usually banned from either a club, resort, organisation or social group.
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