Respectful, Inclusive & Lawful Workplaces
Respect@Work – For Employees
Equip your workforce with the practical knowledge and tools to foster a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace, proactively prevent sexual harassment, and confidently meet your legal obligations.

Attainment

Statement of Achievement

Regulation/Law

Australia: Sex Discrimination Act 1984 and more

Duration

35-40 min

Price

$80

Course Description

Our Respect@Work for Employees equips learners with practical strategies to step in when they witness inappropriate behaviour and to overcome barriers to taking action. The course covers the prevention of sexual harassment, relevant laws, its effects on individuals and organisations, and proven response strategies. Through engaging scenarios and actionable guidance, this training helps create a workplace that is safe, respectful, and inclusive for everyone.

Key Modules

  • What is sexual harassment?
  • Examples of sexual harassment
  • Misconceptions
  • Gender-based harassment
  • Underlying factors
  • Social norms
  • What is a bystander?
  • Model for bystander action
  • Framework for taking action
  • Bystander pledge
  • Bystander plan

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • identify sexual harassment and gender-based harassment behaviours;
  • understand the underlying factors of sexual harassment and gender-based harassment;
  • recognise their role in preventing sexual harassment in the workplace; and
  • apply strategies to be an active bystander.


Legislation covered:

Australia: Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth), Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 (Cth), Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Act 2022, Work Health Safety Act 2011 (Cth), Respect@Work: National Inquiry into Sexual Harassment in Australian Workplaces (2020), Time for respect: Fifth national survey on sexual harassment in Australian workplaces (2022)