Unite | FAM resource/volunteer registration

UNITE 2025 and FAM 2025: It is a four-day residential programme (each conference) for young adults and young families (in or under 10 years of marriage) led by the Youth Apostolate (YA) of the Syro-Malabar Eparchy of St Thomas the Apostle, Melbourne to be held on 2th – 9th Feb 2025 at Belgrave Heights Convention Centre, Melbourne- 3 Convention Ave, Belgrave Heights VIC 3160.
The Unite National Conference and FAM 2025 aims to provide the participants with opportunities to deepen and revitalize their catholic faith and encounter Jesus through prayer, worship, and communal reflection at the Unite National Conference. This conference is strictly for young people above 18 years of age.
All present at the Unite and FAM National Conference are required to act consistently with the teachings of the Catholic Church and abide by the Program Code of Conduct.

Program Code of Conduct
1. Participate fully and cooperatively in all activities.
2. Pay attention to and follow instructions given by Conference Leaders and Supervising Adults/ Volunteers.
3. Make sure a Supervising Adult/ Volunteer always knows your whereabouts.
4. Uphold personal dignity through language, appropriate attire, actions, behaviour and relationships
5. Uphold the dignity of all people, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and physical and mental abilities.
6. Refrain from inappropriate sexual conduct including harassment.
7. Treat property (including venues and personal property) with respect.
8. Do not access, consume or distribute intoxicating substances or agents.
9. Do not bring, access or distribute printed or visual material containing the explicit description or display of sexual organs or activity.
10. Tell a Conference Leader or a Supervising Adult/ Volunteer about anything that makes you or other participants feel worried, afraid or unsafe.

I understand that there will be consequences if I fail to agree to and abide by this Code of Conduct as below:
1. Reporting of my misconduct to local statutory authorities, if the breach in any way violates local child protection or other laws.
2. Dismissal from and escorted out from the UNITE 2025 and FAM 2025 program venue.
3. Reporting of the incident and actions taken by the Program Team to my parish/mission/ministry leader.
4. Banned from involvement in future programs & conferences.
5. Youth Apostolate will not be responsible for covering the costs of any material damages reported by the participants.


Training and Safeguarding:
As a Volunteer, please make sure you have done your church safeguarding training and hold a valid working with children check.


Payment Scheme
Volunteers can choose to donate to YA Account.


Privacy and Security of Information Provided by Volunteers:
1. YA take reasonable steps to protect privacy and safety of information provided.
2. We do not store credit card information on our website.
3. We use a third-party payment processor with secure payment technology for all transactions held on our site.
4. We do not, at any time, hold or store any credit card information or personal data on our website.
5. By accepting this, you consent to YA using your data for marketing purposes.


Media Consent
By volunteering in Unite 2025 an FAM 2025, you acknowledge and agree to the following:
1. Permission to Record: You consent to the recording of your image, voice, and/or likeness by Youth Apostolate/SMYM through photographs, video recordings, audio recordings, and other media formats.
2. Usage Rights: You grant Youth Apostolate/ SMYM the unrestricted, royalty-free, and perpetual right to use, reproduce, publish, and distribute such recordings in any media or format, including but not limited to websites, social media, promotional materials, and publications.
3. Scope of Use: The recordings may be used for various purposes, including but not limited to marketing, educational content, promotional activities, and public relations.
4. Waiver of Claims: You waive any claims to compensation or rights to review or approve the final product in which your image, voice, or likeness may appear.
5. Opt-Out Option: If you do not wish to be recorded or if you have any concerns about the use of your media, please contact us at uniteconference@syromalabar.org.au or famconfrence@syromalabar.or.au prior to the event.

Medical Treatment Consent
I give permission for YA to obtain emergency medical, hospital or ambulance assistance and/or treatment for the delegate at any time they consider necessary. I acknowledge that I will be liable for any medical, hospital or ambulance expense incurred in the treatment, and I agree to pay those expenses. I have informed YA of any allergies or other medical conditions that are relevant to this activity and will make any necessary medication available.

Event Enquiries
For information about the conditions above, or other event enquiries, please contact us: uniteconference@syromalabar.org.au or fam@syromalabar.og.au