prepare them for their first year of professional Rugby in Australia. They are educated about Australian Rugby policies including the code of conduct, and topics such as cultural diversity, cyber security, domestic violence, road safety, overcoming adversity and more. The Camp is a core component of RUPA's Player Development Program (PDP), which employs five Player Development Managers who each work within the Australian Super Rugby teams. RUPA's PDP is a proactive, player-focused initiative that assists professionally contracted Rugby players from the rookie level through to transition and beyond post retirement. The Program offers support in all areas off the field, including education, professional training, mental health, career and financial matters. In 2015, the RUPA Induction Camp was held in Coogee, with 31 players from across the country in attendance. Occupational Health and Safety Committee The first OHS Committee meeting was held in 2005 to recommend to the rugby bodies how to ensure the health, safety and welfare of all professional players. Membership of other bodies International Rugby Players Association RUPA was a founding member of the International Rugby Players’ Association (IRPA). IRPA's members include the Player Associations from England, (RPA), South Africa (SARPA), New Zealand (NZRPA) and France (Provale). In 2003 they were joined by the Irish and Welsh bodies, IRUPA and WRPA. In 2006, the Scottish players body SRPA also became members. They have been joined in recent years by Pacific Island Players' Association (PIPA), Japan Rugby Players' Association (JRPA) and GIRA (Italy). Its objectives are to promote, advance and protect the interest and objects of its members and to be the representative voice of all members on issues of importance to the international professional game. Australian Athletes Alliance RUPA is also a member of the Australian Athletes Alliance, an advocate on behalf of Australian athletes at state and national level. References Sports organizations established in 1995 Rugby union players representative bodies Rugby union players in Australia 1995 establishments in Australia Trade unions in Australia Trade unions established in 1995 Super Rugby Super W National Rugby Championship