Preventing & Responding to Sex-Based Harassment in the Workplace
Proactive training for all staff and senior managers
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Our training on preventing sex-based harassment builds a culture of respect, equipping your staff with the skills to identify, respond to, and prevent unlawful behaviours before they occur. Under the Sex Discrimination Act, organisations and businesses in Australia now have a positive duty to proactively prevent sex-based harassment and other related unlawful behaviours.
Who is this for?
This training is essential for all staff and senior managers in any organisation that has obligations under the Sex Discrimination Act. The new positive duty applies to all businesses, regardless of their size or resources. This course is crucial for anyone who needs to understand their rights and responsibilities in preventing sex-based harassment and contributing to a safe workplace.
What can I expect?
Our programme offers a practical and insightful learning experience. Through this course, participants will gain a clear understanding of the new legal requirements and the practical steps they can take to ensure compliance and cultural change.
The programme is offered as a 90-minute online session or a more in-depth three-hour face-to-face workshop, providing flexibility to suit your organisation’s specific needs.
How can we help?
This comprehensive program is designed to equip your staff and senior managers with the knowledge and tools needed to not only meet these legal obligations but also to foster a safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace culture. We shift the focus from a reactive to a preventative approach, ensuring your team is empowered to create a healthy environment for everyone.
By the end of this program, participants will be able to:
- Identify what constitutes sex-based harassment at work.
- Understand the Respect@Work laws that keep people safe at work.
- Understand rights and responsibilities as a staff member.
- Learn how they can contribute to a safe and respectful workplace.
How to book
To discuss your team’s needs, learn about availability, and book your session, please contact us
Frequently asked questions
This proactive training helps all staff and senior managers understand what sex-based harassment is, how to prevent it, and how to respond effectively if it occurs. It is designed to meet legal obligations under the Respect@Work reforms and supports a safe, respectful workplace for everyone.
Under the Respect@Work laws, everyone has a role to play in preventing unlawful behaviour like sexual harassment and discrimination at work. This training gives you the knowledge and skills to contribute to a positive workplace culture, protect your rights, and support colleagues.
The training is for all staff, including senior managers and leaders. Everyone benefits from understanding their rights, responsibilities, and practical ways to maintain respect and safety at work.
- What sex-based harassment and discrimination look like in the workplace.
- Your rights and protections under Respect@Work and related laws.
- How to prevent harassment through respectful behaviors.
- How to respond and report if harassment or discrimination occurs.
- The importance of workplace respect, inclusion, and accountability.
The training lasts 90 minutes online or can be conducted as a three-hour face-to-face workshop to fit different learning preferences.
The training promotes awareness and understanding, empowering everyone to contribute to a culture that rejects harassment and discrimination, making work safer and more inclusive for all. Senior managers gain skills to lead by example and uphold these standards.
The training guides how to respond safely and confidently, including reporting options, support services, and how the organisation handles complaints fairly and confidentially.
Yes, the training encourages ongoing dialogue. You can raise concerns with HR, managers, or designated workplace contact points anytime to ensure a respectful environment.