Respect@Work – Employees

Ensure your staff clearly understand what constitutes sexual and gender-based harassment in the workplace, along with the laws that prohibit such behavior, to foster a respectful and inclusive environment for everyone.

Course Details

Regulation/Law

Australia: Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) and more

Ideal for

All employees, contractors, and volunteers

Region

Australia, New Zealand, Global Best Practice

Course Format

Structured Learning, Accelerated Learning, MicroLearns and ShortBurst options

Duration

Depending on format, between 5 - 40 minutes

Workplace sexual harassment is widespread and affects every industry, location, and level of employment.

Everyone has a responsibility to help prevent sexual harassment in the workplace and to eliminate disrespectful and harmful behavior.

By working together, we can also eradicate hostile work environments and foster a culture of respect and safety for all.

Course Overview

About this online course

Our Respect@Work training course will prepare learners with strategies to intervene when they see something that is not right, and address barriers that may be stopping action. It covers the laws that prevent this type of harassment, the impact on individuals and organisations, and effective response strategies. Through interactive scenarios and practical guidance, this course promotes a safe, respectful, and inclusive work environment for all employees.

Ideal for workplaces that are

If you’re a manager looking to train a group within your organisation, external suppliers or all staff, please fill in our enquiry form and let us know the size of your organisation. Our compliance experts will assist you.

Key takeaways for participants

  • Comprehensive coverage of the Respect@Work laws and Australian Human Rights Commission’s guidance on these
  • Engaging and interactive animated modules for an optimal user experience
  • Multiple course formats to suit diverse learning needs
  • Legally up-to-date content to save you time and resources
  • Rigorous end-of-module testing to ensure thorough understanding of the law

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)

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.

Duration and Format

Structured Learning

Ideal for first-time learners or those with little prior knowledge, covering the entire topic in 30-40 minutes. 

Accelerated Learning

Allows learners who understand the topic to proceed quickly through the course in 20-30 minutes.

MicroLearns

Short modules for time-poor learners, with each module lasting 5-10 minutes.

ShortBurst

Quick summaries of specific compliance areas, available in office-based and field-based formats, each lasting 5 minutes.

Delivery and Setup

SCORM

Our client services team can deliver our courses via SCORM file if you have a Learning Management System (LMS).

Compliance Platform

Alternatively, you can use our Compliance Platform to house any training material, track policy acceptance, administer surveys, and audits—all in one place. We can get you up and running within a few weeks. 

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Increase your compliance by bundling our related courses. This ensures you cover multiple topics and legislations for a holistic approach.

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Versatile Course Formats

Options include comprehensive compliance courses and short, bite-sized modules to meet diverse training needs. 

Engaging and Customisable Content

Our courses feature a variety of engaging and animated content, from videos to interactive modules, all of which can be customised based on your branding or designed with specific scenarios tailored to your business. 

Legally Up-to-Date

All content is regularly updated to reflect the latest legislation, ensuring your training remains compliant. 

Flexible Delivery Options

Available via SCORM or our Compliance Platform, with regular updates provided whenever legal changes occur. 

Exceptional Customer Service

Our local Client Services team ensures a smooth setup within a few weeks and offers ongoing support for all your learning and training needs.

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