Brisbane Year 12 Grad Trip 2024

We desire all who attend this event to have a wonderful and uplifting experience. To achieve this, we have published this Code of Conduct so that appropriate behaviour and standards are maintained throughout the event. In order to attend this event you must agree to abide by the values and standards in the "For the strength of youth" booklet. You must also arrange to have an interview with your Bishop or Branch President before the registration end date of Sunday 15th September 2024. Those who are not members of the Church are also required to read and agree to the terms, values and standards, and to have an interview with their friend's Bishop. Once you have had an interview, your Bishop or Branch President will approve your registration on ldsconventions.com. 

We recognise and celebrate the cultural diversity of all attending this event. The following policies have been put in place with respect to behaviour:

• All participants are to follow the direction of leaders at all times.
• Bag checks will be conducted at the wharf before boarding the ferry. 
• Respect must be shown to all people in the event area.
• Loud noise and inappropriate behaviour at any hour that disturbs others is unacceptable.
• Absolutely no alcohol, smoking, vaping, or non-prescription drugs on the event premises at any time. Anyone found in posession of or affected by these substances may be returned on the next ferry back to Brisbane.
• Any form of violence, threat of violence or bullying to a person or their property will not be tolerated.
• Sexual harassment and any unlawful behaviour will not be tolerated. Actions, words, jokes or comments that are derogatory and based on any person's gender, race, ethnicity, age, religion or disability will not be tolerated.
• Swearing and coarse language offends the speaker, the hearer and the spirit and is unacceptable on any occasion.
• Appropriate use of Technology must be managed during the event, including taking and sharing photos.
• All attendees of this event are to remain in the Tangalooma Island Resort at all times and under the direction of leaders.
• Members of the opposite sex are not allowed in your room or near the entrance to your room at any time.

Any Person who violates this Code of Conduct may be asked to leave the event on the next ferry back to Brisbane. In this case, parents of the youth will be contacted and asked to collect their child from Pinkenba Ferry Terminal, as and when discussed by our event leaders under the direction of the Presiding Officer. If the parents of the youth are unable to collect their child from Pinkenba Ferry Terminal, transportation ie. uber, will be arranged at the parents expense. No refunds will be given.