27/06/2026
Group Guidelines & Code of Conduct Agreement
Blacktown Bou Mar Rangs
is a culturally safe space for Aboriginal men who are known within community.
This space exists for connection, healing, strength, and accountability.
To protect the integrity of this brotherhood, all members are required to uphold the following standards.
1. Cultural Safety & Brotherhood
The Message Stick Protocol
Absolute respect must be given to the person holding the Message Stick.
There is to be no interruption, side conversations, or speaking over others while the stick is in use.
Mobile Phones
Mobile phones must be turned off or placed on silent/do not disturb during Yarning Circle.
This ensures full presence, respect, and attention for all brothers sharing.
No Judgment
This is a space for support, growth, and accountability.
Members must not shame, ridicule, or undermine others.
We are here to lift each other up.
Zero Tolerance: Drugs & Alcohol
Members must not attend any Bou Mar Rangs meetings or activities under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
This is essential to maintaining a safe and respectful environment, particularly for those on their healing journey.
2. Safe Storytelling
No War Stories
To protect the wellbeing of all members, stories involving violence or trauma are not permitted. This includes accounts of military combat, physical altercations, conflicts with police or government, or experiences of incarceration.
No Sexualised Content
Discussions involving sexual experiences or explicit content are not permitted. Respect for women, family, and community must be upheld at all times.
3. Representation & Accountability
Pride in the Name
Members who have been issued Bou Mar Rangs shirts or uniforms are expected to wear them at official gatherings, including Friday meetings and community events such as NAIDOC and International Men’s Day.
Public Conduct
When wearing Bou Mar Rangs identifiers, members represent the brotherhood.
Conduct must reflect respect, integrity, and cultural responsibility at all times.
Any behaviour that brings the group into disrepute will not be tolerated.
4. Disciplinary Framework
To maintain a safe and respectful environment, all breaches of this Code of Conduct will be addressed through the following process:
First Breach:
Formal verbal and written warning
Second Breach:
Final written warning and mandatory participation in peer mediation
(The Board reserves the right to apply temporary suspension depending on severity)
Third Breach:
Permanent expulsion and immediate revocation of membership
Serious Misconduct Clause
Any violent, threatening, aggressive, or discriminatory behaviour will result in immediate expulsion, without prior warning.
Member Declaration
I acknowledge that I have read and understood the Blacktown Bou Mar Rangs Group Guidelines and Code of Conduct.
I agree to uphold these standards and understand that my participation is conditional upon maintaining them. I accept that any breach may result in disciplinary action, including warnings, suspension, or permanent removal from the group.
Name: ___________________________
Signature: ________________________
Date: ____________________________
