5.1 Objects

(a) The Objects of the Company are to assist and advance education in mathematics, and to promote the importance and value of mathematics in society. The Company will pursue these Objects through a range of activities and services including, but not limited to, a focus on:

1. supporting the development of a professional community of teachers, educators, and mathematicians, for the purpose of advancing mathematical education;
2. promoting the importance and value of mathematics and the mathematical sciences in the wider community;
3. providing professional learning for mathematics educators through events, conferences and publications;
4. developing and promoting resources to facilitate the improvement of, and best practice in, teaching and learning of mathematics;
5. establishing connections with and between educational institutions, students, parents and carers, cultural institutions, government and government bodies, industry and the wider community for the advancement of mathematics and the mathematical sciences, mathematical education, and educational research and investigation;
6. undertaking advocacy and representation, to advance education in mathematics to society and key stakeholders, and to support the improvement of mathematics education and mathematics teaching; and
7. anything ancillary to the Objects referred to in clauses 5.1(a)(i) to 5.1(a)(vi).

MAV is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. This will be the primary focus of our care and decision-making. MAV has zero tolerance for child abuse.

MAV is committed to providing a child safe environment where children and young people are safe and feel safe, and their voices are heard about decisions that affect their lives. Particular attention will be paid to the cultural safety of Aboriginal children and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, as well as the safety of children with a disability.

Every person involved in MAV has a responsibility to understand the important and specific role they play, individually and collectively, to ensure that the wellbeing and safety of all children and young people is at the forefront of all they do and every decision they make.

Volunteer Code of Conduct. Sets out the standards of conduct required of volunteers working for MAV, so all volunteers clearly understand what is expected of them and their responsibilities. All volunteers must complete a volunteer induction.

Community Code of Conduct. Our agreement for shared experiences and networks, including our online community platform, so everyone has a good experience. Joining and using the community means you have read and agree with our values.

Member Code of Conduct. Sets out what we expect of members: uphold MAV values; act with integrity, respect, inclusion and safety; use platforms responsibly; protect privacy; manage conflicts of interest; represent MAV appropriately; respect intellectual property; and comply with the law, the Constitution and MAV policies.

This policy is intended to ensure that MAV handles complaints fairly, efficiently and effectively. It applies to all staff (paid and volunteer), contractors and our governing body receiving or managing complaints from the public and clients made to or about us, regarding our products, services, membership and staff, or our complaint handling process.

This version of the policy is for public information. MAV has a more detailed policy and procedure for effective implementation.

MAV is committed to a culture of corporate compliance and high ethical behaviour. This policy deals with misconduct, malpractice, internal controls and conflicts of interest, to ensure compliance with the laws and regulations that apply to MAV and its employees, and to deal with concerns that are likely to arise in the work environment. It applies to all employees, Board members and volunteers.

By attending an event organised by The Mathematical Association of Victoria (MAV), you acknowledge that you may be photographed, filmed or recorded while at the event, and consent to these activities and the future use by MAV of any photos, images or recordings. You may ask to opt out of photography, filming or recording, but we may not be able to accommodate your request in some instances.

This guide helps volunteers reduce the risk of injury by understanding safer manual handling when completing tasks.