Workplace Harassment Training - Perth
**Workplace Harassment Training Perth**
**Course Overview**
G'day everyone! I'm Dana Harris, and I am completely passionate about building working environments where every man, woman and non binary feels valued, and respected, and feels safe. In all my years consulting businesses throughout Australia, I've watched the difference community training can make to an entire workplace culture, and can't wait to pass on everything I know to you!
This is an impact training that has been constructed for Australian workplaces to cover the true struggles teams have on a daily basis. We are going to get over the elementary don't do this majority rule thing and we are going to start focusing on things that are actually practical and things that actually work for you in real life when you guys are actually out there doing whatever. You will walk away knowing that you can make a difference at your job.
**Learning Outcomes**
At the conclusion of this training, you will be able to:
Learn and recognise different types of workplace harassment, including covert behaviours.
Apply relevant Australian workplace law, including the Fair Work Act and state laws to authentic workplace harassment situations.
Take effective steps to intervene to stop inappropriate behaviour when you see or perceive it
Exercise professional communication to address concerns of harassment with peers and managers
Develop protocols for the documentation that are victim centred and will protect the rights of all involved parties and their due process rights
Cultivate inclusive team cultures that prevent harassment from occurring in the first place
Supporting, not sympathising with, harassed colleagues, (and maintaining boundaries)
**What You Will Learn**
**Module 1: Understanding Workplace Harassment**
Legal definitions under Australian law
Types of harassment: sexual, bullying, discrimination, and power based behaviours
What is the difference between harassment and the everyday tensions of a workplace?
Effect on individuals, teams and business performance
Common myths and misconceptions
**Module 2: Recognition and Prevention**
Warning signs and escalation patterns at the beginning
The role of culture in tolerating or prohibiting harassment
Creating psychologically safe workplaces
Leadership and setting the example
Bystander awareness and responsibility
**Module 3: Response Strategies**
Emergency response methods for the witnesses and targets
When it's safe and how to intervene
Approaches to communicating effectively that would work
De escalation techniques for tense situations
Creating a System of Support at Work
**Module 4: The Official and Documents**
Knowing Your Company Policies and Procedures
How to document incidents effectively
Whom to contact within HR, management, beyond the organisation etc
Acquiring a support person through a formal complaint
Protection for complainants and witnesses
**Module 5: Building Inclusive Culture**
Practical strategies for everyday inclusion
Tackling bias in the workplace How we can confront bias in workplace interactions
Creating team agreements and standards
Regular check ins and culture maintenance
Measuring progress and continuous improvement
**Module 6: Practical Application**
Role playing real workplace scenarios
Developing personal action plans
Creating team protocols
Resource identification and ongoing support
Building confidence for difficult conversations
**Training Methods**
This interactive program combines:
Real life Australian examples for case study analysis
Discussion by group encouraging peer learning and troubleshooting
Skill development and practice with real time feedback
Tool development for resource development in your unique work place
Action planning for practical use after the training
**Assessment and Certification**
Participants will demonstrate competency through:
Scenario based assessments
Group project presentations
Individual reflection exercises
Practical skills demonstrations
Completion leads to the award of certificate generally accepted throughout industry in Australia.
**Concluding Remarks**
Establishing harassment free workplaces is more than a matter of compliance, it is about cultivating the kind of environment in which everyone can thrive. This training will provide you with tools you can use immediately, the courage to act, and the support to really change the culture of your workplace bullying environment.
You'll leave learning specifically how to deal with difficult incidents, support your allies and make positive change. And most importantly, you'll have the skills to put in place systems that stop harassment before it starts, effectively creating positive repercussions that will benefit everyone in your Organisation.
Together, we can create Australian workplaces where respect isn't just a policy on the wall, it's lived and breathed in every single workday. Look forward to going on this epic quest with you.
If you would like more information about this topic or would like to discuss any aspect of this training in terms of how it could fit your workplace requirements, please contact us. We believe in empowering Australian businesses to build truly inclusive, respectful workplaces.