This policy sets out how TMT seeks to make outdoor education more equitable and inclusive. We aim to:

• Support fair participation regardless of race, gender, nationality, socioeconomic status, age, disability, sexual orientation or other personal characteristics.
• Build a culture of respect, fairness and curiosity in which differences are valued.
• Identify and, where reasonably practicable, reduce financial, social, physical and logistical barriers to participation.
• Encourage continuous learning, reflection and improvement among staff, participants and community partners.

EDI is part of how we plan, deliver and review our work—not only a statement of intent.

A. Recruitment & staffing

• Seek to make recruitment fair and welcoming to candidates from different backgrounds and identities.
• Promote staff learning on inclusion, cultural awareness, bias, safeguarding and respectful conduct.
• Provide opportunities for professional development and invite reflection on how team practices affect others.

B. Participant outreach & engagement

• Engage with a broad range of schools, communities and organizations to widen awareness of our programs.
• Explore financial assistance, transport support or other practical adjustments where resources and program conditions allow.
• Use communications and promotional materials that represent people and communities respectfully and avoid stereotypes.

C. Program design & delivery

• Design activities with varied needs, experience levels and learning styles in mind.
• Offer meaningful opportunities to learn from local cultures, histories, knowledge and perspectives, with respect for community consent and context.
• Gather feedback and review whether participants are experiencing fair opportunities to learn, contribute and belong.

D. Physical accessibility & accommodations

• Assess relevant terrain, facilities, equipment and activity demands when planning a program.
• Invite participants to share access requirements in advance and discuss appropriate assistance, adaptive equipment or alternative activities.
• Explain material access or safety limitations transparently and explore options rather than making assumptions about an individual’s abilities.

E. Discrimination, harassment & bullying

• Discrimination, harassment, bullying and retaliation against anyone who raises a concern are not tolerated.
• Concerns should be taken seriously, handled respectfully and shared only with those who need the information to respond, as far as practicable.
• Responses will consider the safety and wellbeing of the people involved, the nature of the concern and applicable organizational procedures and law.
• Where a breach is established, appropriate corrective or disciplinary action may be taken in line with applicable procedures.

• Review this policy periodically and when significant changes to programs, operations or relevant requirements make a review necessary.
• Invite feedback from participants, staff and community stakeholders and use it to improve program design and delivery.
• Encourage ongoing staff development on equity, diversity, inclusion and cultural awareness.
• Seek partnerships that strengthen inclusive outdoor education and responsible community engagement.
• Communicate this policy to relevant staff and program participants and make it available for reference.