The WAKR is affiliated with and operates alongside the Australian Kendo Renmei (AKR).
The AKR is recognised by the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) as the National Sporting Organisation to develop Kendo, Iaido and Jodo in Australia.
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Our polices operate within the framework set by the AKR and Sports Integrity Australia in addition to working towards the interests of the Western Australian community and WAKR members.
Members Code of Conduct
- Behavioural Standards
All members of the WAKR must agree to and are bound by the AKR Code of Conduct.
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​​​The Code of Conduct aims to ensure that everyone involved in Kendo, Iaido and Jodo in Australia are aware of the standards of behaviour expected of them. It aims to deliver best practice by ensuring those standards are clear and guided by sound ethics.
By consistently applying these standards and providing guidelines for dealing with any behaviour that is alleged to breach the Code of Conduct, the AKR aims to enhance public trust and confidence in their relevant sports and associated organisations across Australia specifically through the actions of its members.
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As per the AKR Code of Conduct, behaviours prohibited to our members include:
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acting outside the rules of the AKR and spirit of Kendo, Iaido and Jodo;
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acting outside the law;
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unethical, dishonest, inconsiderate, and unfair dealings with other people;
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unprofessional behaviours;
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being disrespectful towards an official on or off the field of play;
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unreasonable disruption of AKR representatives performing their duties;
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unsafe actions and behaviours that endanger the health, safety and wellbeing of others;
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abuse of power or position, manipulation of information and processes for personal gain;
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misuse of private or confidential information;
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inappropriate intimate relationship with a person that he or she supervises, or has influence, authority, or power over;
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smoking whilst engaged in AKR Activities;
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inappropriate use of alcohol, drunk and disorderly behaviour;
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public nuisance;
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breach of venue rules; and
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bringing the AKR, or Kendo, Iaido and Jodo into disrepute or censure.​
Sports Integrity
- Enforcing a safe, fair and healthy sporting environment
The WAKR aligns itself with the AKR Conduct Management Policies and The National Sports Integrity Framework.
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The National Sports Integrity Framework covers matters such as:
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child safety,
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member protection (abuse, bullying, harassment, sexual misconduct, discrimination, victimisation and vilification),
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improper use of drugs and medicines, and
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competition manipulation and sports wagering.​
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Play by the Rules provides information, resources, tools and free online training to administrators, coaches, officials, players, parents and spectators to assist them in preventing and dealing with discrimination, harassment, child safety, inclusion and integrity issues in sport.
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All senior members involved in teaching or instructing are required to complete set courses by Sports Integrity Australia and Play by the Rules. These courses are facilitated by the AKR Learning Centre.
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Compulsory courses include:
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Child Protection and Safeguarding
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Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment
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Additional courses in coaching are completed as necessary depending on level of instructor and number, ages and individual requirements of students.
Social Media Policy
- Promotion of Content and Member Protection
The WAKR has a responsibility to ensure the appropriate use of social media platforms to promote the activities of associated clubs and members whilst protecting their interests and reputations.
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Social media tools that might discuss and promote WAKR activities include (but are not exclusive to):
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Social networking sites (i.e. Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat);
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Video sharing sites (i.e. YouTube, TikTok);
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Websites and blogs (both official WAKR and individual clubs); and
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Forums, group chats and discussion boards (i.e. Messenger, WhatsApp). ​​
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Anyone using social media on behalf of WAKR has a personal responsibility that includes:
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Ensuring that any content published is factually accurate;
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Not disclosing personal information in the public domain in compliance with the AKR Privacy Policy and Member Protection Policy;
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Ensuring that they have received the appropriate internal approvals from the WAKR Committee or club representatives for releasing information in the public domain;
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​Comply with Child Safeguarding and Protection guidelines, including not sharing or promoting photos and content including minors without explicit consent by a parent/guardian; and
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Not posting material that is obscene, defamatory, threatening, harassing, discriminatory or hateful towards the WAKR members, instructors, individual clubs and any other related individual or organisation.
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When engaging online, all individual members of the WAKR must:
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Comply with the AKR Members Code of Conduct;
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Be respectful of all individuals, clubs and associated organisations;
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Be polite and respectful of others’ opinions, even in times of heated discussion and debate;
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Respect copyright, privacy, financial disclosure and other applicable laws when publishing on social media platforms.​​​
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