Purpose and Code of Conduct.

Significant thought and input have shaped the Purposes of Climbing Victoria, defining both our focus and its limits. These Purposes reflect a strong consensus among our members and serve as the guiding framework for our board’s direction and activities. Likewise, our Code of Conduct embodies a shared commitment to how we engage with one another and the broader community.

We recognise the diversity of opinions within the climbing community and understand that not all climbers may fully align with our defined scope of activity and behaviour. While we value and encourage open dialogue, we expect our members to uphold the boundaries we have collectively established.

Read Climbing Victoria’s Anti-racism statement here.

Purpose.

  • Develop,  promote and support culturally and environmentally  sustainable outdoor climbing,  practices and behaviours.

  • Facilitate conversations and foster relationships between external parties, including Traditional Owners, land managers, the government, and other key stakeholders, on matters relating to outdoor rock climbing in Victoria. 

  • Advocate for respectful and sustainable access to outdoor climbing in Victoria

  • Develop and support climbing organisations and nurture our leaders 

  • Support Traditional Owner decisions to protect cultural values and self-determination and lead by example to promote respect for Country 

  • Advocate for diverse and inclusive participation in climbing 

  • Encourage communication and share ideas across the Victorian climbing community

Code of Conduct.

Respectful partnerships - We agree to work in ways that foster trust and respect for one another. We make decisions through clear communication, collaboration, and we always aim to avoid surprises.

Courage - We speak up about the things that matter to us in ways that are kind and constructive. We support one another in challenging conversations.

Listening & Learning - We recognise when we do not know and seek to learn. We value learning together and from one another. We make time to listen and learn before taking action.

Diversity and Inclusivity - All voices matter and must be heard, respected, and considered fairly. We commit to actively represent the diversity of the climbing community.

Integrity - We are aware that our actions are visible to the community, and we do our best to uphold trust and integrity in all that we do.