Gardening induction

Pledges for our Community Garden To abide by the rights and responsibilities of other users of the garden and of the committee members If a dispute arises to resolve the grievance directly with the other party – if the dispute cannot be resolved by a direct approach a member of the management committee will be called on to mediate between the affected parties

To have something planted in my plot within 4 weeks of being allocated a plot. To keep weeds to a minimum as well as maintaining the areas adjacent to the plot. To dispose of all organic matter in the compost bin and non-organics in the garbage bin

To pay an annual fee of $5 per sq m to assist in covering the expenses of the community garden. If I do not pay the fees at acceptance of the agreement as set out by the committee, I forfeit my right to a garden plot.

To donate 2 hours of my time each month to assist in general site maintenance To return any loaned tools after use to a designated storage area. To be always aware of the safety of others and comply with Occupational Health and Safety regulations.

Occupational Health & Safety Wear strong gloves and a hat Wear strong boots / shoes Be aware that the banks are steep and you can fall. Take care with tools. “Make sure no one is behind you if you swing a mattock!” Insects, ants, spiders..

To never pick other people’s crops unless I have written permission to do so. To keep my plot tidy and surrounding areas free from litter and remove trash from the site. To only use biological agents for pest and weed control as approved by the management committee. To use only hand watering from the water tank or from potable(household) water

Family members or friends are welcome to the garden site although children must be supervised at all times by a responsible adult. No pets should be brought into the garden. The property is a non-smoking area. Alcohol should not be consumed on the property unless there has been prior agreement with the management committee

The person responsible for the plot will be at least 18 years of age. Following my acceptance of a plot I will attend an induction session. Any accident or injury must be recorded in the incident report book.

First aid There is a first aid kit on the shelf of the sign-in desk Please note any injuries in the accident book and also any items you have used from the first-aid kit so we can replace them

I will complete the attendance/maintenance register on entering and leaving the garden I understand that a failure to abide by the rules will result in the forfeiture of my plot after one week of notification in writing

I hereby agree to indemnify Mambourin Enterprises and the Committee of Werribee Environmental Community Park Inc from any claims to loss, damage or injury on my behalf.

Getting in to the Walls Road gate We have a combination padlock on the gate:

The combination!! The padlock combination code is : The numbers must line up next to the raised indicator

Locking up! Last to leave, please lock the chain together with the padlock and revolve the numbers!

Opening times : 7 am till 6 pm Remember : there are NO toilets on site! BYO drink bottle + hat + gardening tools + gloves + strong shoes It will be your personal responsibility to: Sign and date the “In Book” – located on a small table under the Ison House Verandah. Add comments where necessary.

Emergency contacts In emergency : phone : –Bob : or –Tim : or –Graham : Banks can be slippery – beware. Fill out the Accident Book when necessary.