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Respect at Work Program  

Creating respectful and inclusive workplaces

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Program Overview

Respect at Work equips employees and leaders with the knowledge and practical skills to prevent and respond to bullying, harassment and discrimination in line with Australia’s Respect@Work reforms. The program builds clarity around respectful behaviour, legal rights and responsibilities, and how to take early, appropriate action. Participants learn to identify unacceptable conduct and contribute to a psychologically safe and compliant workplace.

This training helps organisations move beyond reactive compliance, embedding respectful standards into everyday behaviour and leadership practice to support a safer, more accountable culture.

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Program Overview

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

  • Recognise and Prevent Bullying, Harassment and Discrimination

  • Understand the Impact of Harmful Workplace Behaviour

  • Understand Legal Rights, Responsibilities and Positive Duty

  • Apply Practical Strategies to Promote Respectful Behaviour

  • Take Appropriate and Timely Action When Issues Arise

Leaders Outcomes

In addition to the outcomes above, leaders will also be able to:

  • Fulfil Leadership and Positive Duty Obligations

  • Lead Early Intervention and Appropriate Response

  • Model and Reinforce Respectful Workplace Standards

  • Strengthen Team Culture Through Proactive Risk Management

  • Embed Prevention and Accountability into Everyday Leadership Practice

Delivery Options

The Respect at Work Program is delivered flexibly to suit organisational size and risk profile, without compromising legal alignment or impact.

  • Facilitated Workshops

    Expert-led facilitated sessions that create space for discussion, reflection and practical application.

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What’s Included

  • Professional facilitation by an experienced practitioner

  • Pre-session briefing to tailor content to organisational context, risks and workforce needs

  • Alignment with relevant policies, strategies, values and behavioural expectations

  • Minor customisation of language, examples and scenarios

  • Interactive delivery including discussion, activities and Q&A

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Online, Self-Paced Learning 

What this looks like:
Interactive online modules covering respectful behaviours, legal obligations and reporting pathways.

Best suited for:
Large or dispersed teams, onboarding, refresher training and baseline compliance.

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Our Approach to Training

How we deliver matters, not just what we deliver.

All Respect at Work training is grounded in the following delivery principles:

  • 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 addressing complex or sensitive topics.

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  • Yes. The program aligns with Respect@Work reforms and Positive Duty requirements, supporting organisations to take proactive and proportionate steps to prevent harassment, discrimination and hostile workplace environments.

  • Respect at Work training builds shared understanding, accountability and practical skills across the organisation. It helps employees recognise unacceptable behaviours early — including subtle patterns, microaggressions and systemic issues — before they escalate. The program strengthens knowledge of legal obligations under the Sex Discrimination Act, Fair Work Act and Work Health and Safety legislation, and clarifies everyone’s role in preventing harm. Participants learn how to intervene safely, support affected colleagues and escalate concerns appropriately. For leaders, the training reinforces Positive Duty responsibilities, ensuring they actively manage risk, set clear behavioural expectations and embed prevention into everyday leadership practice.

  • This program is suitable for all levels of the organisation, including employees, leaders, executives and boards. Content is tailored to role, responsibility and risk exposure.

  • Yes. The program aligns with Respect@Work reforms, Positive Duty expectations and psychosocial risk management requirements.

  • Yes. Sessions are tailored through pre-session briefing and contextualised examples. Deeper customisation is available if required.

  • The program embeds respectful behaviour into everyday practice, strengthens leadership accountability and supports sustainable culture change.

  • Yes. Our trauma-informed and psychologically safe approach makes this training suitable for complex contexts.

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Expertise in Compliance & Risk Management

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 legislative change or proactively strengthening culture, we can support you to deliver Respect at Work training that is practical, defensible and impactful.

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