What is the AUPP
An Oceanic non-profit organisation dedicated to the dissemination of vital health and safety information about body piercing.
Our goal is to equip individuals of the piercing community with the tools needed to navigate workplace well-being and contribute to a thriving, supportive industry culture.
As a community-driven organisation, we also welcome recommendations for new resources, which can be submitted by contacting us directly at contact@safepiercing.org.au
Scope
The AUPP has a limited sphere of authority: AUPP organised events, AUPP members, workers, volunteers, or other representatives.
What We Can Do
The Australasian United Professional Pierces maintains the right to:
- Approve or decline new memberships
- Suspend or expel current members
- Refuse attendance at AUPP events
- Approve or decline sponsorships
- Suspend or terminate sponsorships
What We Can’t Do
Some examples, but not all, of what the AUPP can NOT do include:
- Prevent an individual from being a piercer
- Forward reports to the police, or other authorities, on behalf of the complainant
- Prevent an individual from contacting the complainant
- Take action
- in place of the proper authorities, particularly when someone is in imminent danger
- on secondhand information
- without the complainant’s permission
- without investigating and finding supportable facts
- on solely anonymous reports
- Publicly discuss allegations, investigation(s), or resulting disciplinary actions
If seeking action beyond or outside of the limitations of the organisation, please consider other resources or legal options that may be available.
How to Report
This form is to report incidents that may be a violation of AUPP policies. If this report falls outside of the AUPP’s jurisdiction, please consider other resources or legal options that may be available.
How Are Decisions Made
Decisions are made by the Board of Directors, along with its legal representation. They are based on the nonprofit’s legal requirements, our constitution, and current policies. There must be a violation of a policy in place, agreed upon by the Member, employee, volunteer, or event attendee. Any decision must be made in impartiality and good faith for all parties involved, in accordance with the AUPP’s constitution and policies, and withstand legal scrutiny.
The reporting process is designed to be fair and just to all people involved, and each person should have an opportunity to present their case and evidence. Please note that if the person who is being reported is a Board Member, while it is not possible for them not be informed of the report, they will have no involvement whatsoever in the decision making process.
Resources
Your Rights As An Employee
Employees are entitled to minimum working conditions, including pay rates, breaks and leave entitlements. You can get more information about this with the following organisations:
| Australia | New Zealand |
| https://www.fairwork.gov.au | https://www.employment.govt.nz |
Your Obligations As An Employer
As an employer, you must ensure your employees receive everything they are entitled to. You can get more information about this with the following organisations:
| Australia | New Zealand |
| https://www.fairwork.gov.au | https://www.employment.govt.nz |
More information
Legal Advice
Helplines
- Lifeline Australia (Free call: 13 11 14)
- Beyond Blue
- 1800RESPECT
- Suicide Call Back Service
- MensLine Australia
- ReachOut Australia (Anonymous help)
Burnout
- Navigating burnout (Mental Health First Aid Australia)
- Experiencing burnout? Here’s what to do about it (Black Dog Institute)
- Carer Mental Fatigue and Burnout (Sane Australia)
- SANE Australia (Free call: 1800 187 263)
Business Owners
- NewAccess for Small Business Owners (Beyond Blue)
- Ahead for Business (Mental health support for small business)
- Support for employers (Department of Employment and Workplace Relations)
Financial Stress
- National Debt Helpline
- Financial difficulties and disasters (Australian Taxation Office)
- Small Business Debt Helpline
- ASIC: Urgent help with money (Moneysmart)
LGBTQIA+
- New Zealand (Aotearoa)
- Australia
Further Mental Health Support