RESPONSIBLE USE OF MOBILE DEVICE AGREEMENT

Used carefully, in the correct way and setting, mobile devices are a wonderful tool for communication and social engagement. However, used in the wrong way these devices can cause harm both socially, psychologically and cognitively and in some cases there may be legal implications whereby the wrongful use of a mobile device can result in life changing criminal charges. We recognise need to support our boarders to use mobile devices in safe, responsible, and respectful ways - the obligations and expectations associated with authorised, acceptable use of mobile devices at the Hostel, are as follows.

The Leichhardt House: 'Responsible Use of Mobile Phone Policy' must be read and understood before signing this agreement.

Cybersafety Considerations:

It is expected that a boarder using a mobile devices at the Hostel, must: 

• read and understand the Leichhardt House: ‘Responsible Use of Mobile Phone Policy' (in particular permitted times for use); 
• be responsible for their own behaviour; the materials they choose to access and the language they choose to use when using a mobile device;
• Boarders must never initiate or knowingly use a mobile device to send/ forward chain letters/hoax emails; spam or any inappropriate or unlawful content, which is offensive, abusive, or discriminatory; 
• Boarders must never initiate or knowingly use a mobile device to send/ forward sexually explicit or sexually suggestive content or correspondence including ‘image-based abuse’ (which includes real, altered and drawn images/videos); 
• Boarders must never initiate or knowingly use a mobile device to threaten, bully or harass another person, including making/sharing false or defamatory information about a person or organisation.

Privacy & Confidentiality Considerations

Boarders must not attempt to:

• use another boarders/hostel staff member's username or password to trespass into another person's files, drives or accounts;
• let other boarders use their personal log-in information (boarders who do so will be held responsible for any breaches caused by the other person(s);
• divulge personal information via the internet or by phone, to unknown entities;
• boarders should also not reveal personal information including names, addresses, photographs, credit card details or telephone numbers of themselves or others.

Monitoring & Reporting Considerations:

Boarders must be aware that all use of internet and any other online communication services can be audited and traced to the account of the user. All material on the mobile device is subject to audit by authorised hostel staff/IT Consultants. If at any stage there is a police request, the Hostel may be required to provide the authorities with access to the mobile device and personal holdings associated with its use.

Misuse/Breach of Acceptable Use:

Boarders must be aware that a breach of all or part of this policy is deemed to be a serious breach of trust which the Hostel places in all boarders. Each matter will be considered individually and be referred to the Leichhardt House: ‘Behaviour Management Plan’ from which a relevant consequence will be applied. Penalty or disciplinary action may include, but is not limited to extensive monitoring of futiure mobile deveice use at the Hostel, or have the use of their own digital devices denied or restricted, whilst at the Hostel.

The Hostel reserves the right to immediately withdraw the enrolment of any Boarder in cases where there has been a serious breach of Leichhardt House: ‘Boarder Responsible Use of Mobile Device Policy’.

I understand and agree to the expectations, terms and conditions outlined in this Agreement.

I believe my child has an understanding of the expectations, terms and conditions outlined in this Agreement (*If you or your child are unsure about anything in this Agreement, please clarify with hostel staff).

I understand that the Hostel's online service (internet) is protected by internet security/parental controls etc. and is routinely monitored; it is my responsibility to ensure that my childs mobile device[s] are similarly protected.

* Without effective internet security/parental controls etc. your child is exposed to ANY/ALL content available on the world wide web.