Program

Anti-Racism in the Workplace Program

Building the capability to recognise, interrupt and prevent racism at every level of the organisation.

Program Overview

Anti-Racism in the Workplace equips employees and leaders with the knowledge and practical skills to recognise, prevent and respond to racism, from overt discrimination to subtle behaviours that undermine psychological and cultural safety. The program examines racism at individual, interpersonal and systemic levels, helping participants identify bias, interrupt harmful conduct and strengthen accountability.

Delivered using culturally responsive and trauma-informed practices, the training supports compliance, reduces psychosocial risk and fosters workplaces where culturally diverse and First Nations employees feel respected and safe.


Program Overview

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

  • Understand racism in the workplace.

  • Recognise the impact of racism

  • Identify and challenge racial bias

  • Apply anti-racism behaviours in everyday work

  • Contribute to a culturally safe and inclusive workplace



Delivery Options

Anti-Racism in the Workplace is delivered flexibly to suit organisational context, workforce composition and learning objectives, without compromising cultural safety or learning impact.

  • Facilitated Workshops

    Expert-led facilitated sessions that provide space for discussion, reflection and practical application in a psychologically and culturally safe environment.

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What’s Included
  • Professional facilitation by an experienced practitioner

  • Pre-session briefing to tailor content to organisational context, workforce composition and risk profile

  • Alignment with organisational values, policies and behavioural expectations

  • Minor customisation of language, examples and scenarios

  • Interactive delivery featuring discussion, activities and guided reflection


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Online, Self-Paced Learning 

What this looks like:
Interactive online modules introducing core anti-racism concepts and behaviours in a scalable format.

Best suited for:
Baseline awareness, onboarding, refreshers, and geographically dispersed workforces.

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Our Approach to Training

How we deliver matters, not just what we deliver.

Anti-Racism training is delivered using the same evidence-based, participant-centred principles that underpin all our programs:

  • Psychologically Safe Environments

    We create spaces where participants can reflect, question and practise skills openly.

  • Culturally Responsive & Trauma-Informed

    We acknowledge identity, culture and lived experience, approaching learning with care and respect.

  • Inclusive & Accessible

    Sessions are adaptable and welcoming across identities, abilities and learning needs.

  • Practical & Adult Learning–Focused

    Training is interactive, applied and grounded in real workplace scenarios.

This approach ensures learning is safe, credible and effective, even when engaging with challenging or sensitive content.


Frequently Asked Questions

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  • Recommended session lengths vary depending on audience and interaction required: Webinar-style or awareness sessions: 90 minutes Hiring managers and HR teams: 2–3 hours Mixed hiring panels: 3 hours Senior leaders: 3 hours Boards and executives: 3–4 hours Longer sessions allow for applied practice and governance discussion.

  • This program is suitable for employees, leaders and teams at all levels who want to build understanding, capability and confidence to address racism and support inclusive, culturally safe workplaces.

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At Diversity Australia, we specialise in navigating the complexities of compliance and risk in the workplace. Our team of seasoned professionals, backed by strategic partnerships with industry leaders, ensures that your organisation meets all regulatory requirements while fostering a respectful and inclusive environment.

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Whether you are responding to identified risks or proactively strengthening inclusion and cultural safety, we can support you to deliver anti-racism training that is practical, credible and impactful.