Work Respect supports you to build a genuine culture of respect, inclusion and gender equality.
Work Respect provides a combination of evidence, advice, and practical tips and equips employers with the necessary tools to understand, implement, and sustain whole-of-organisational change.
By assisting employers in meeting their obligations to prevent and respond to workplace sexual harassment, Work Respect not only ensures legal compliance but also contributes to creating a safer more supportive work environment for all employees.
Work Respect is a valuable resource for organisations committed to fostering a culture of respect, inclusion, and gender equality.
Our Story
In 2022 the Australian Government accepted all 55 recommendations from the Australian Human Rights Commission Respect@Work: National Inquiry into Sexual Harassment in Australian Workplaces (2020) Report. In recognition of the widespread nature of the issue across all workplaces, the Australian Government introduced legislation aimed at the prevention of sexual harassment in Australian workplaces.
The legislative changes mean Australian employers have a positive duty and obligation to prevent sexual harassment in their organisation. To help employers meet the new legislative requirements, YWCA Canberra has designed Work Respect specifically for Australian workplaces.
As a Registered Training Organisation, YWCA Canberra is experienced in developing and delivering nationally accredited education and training. Training is evidence-based with a holistic and multi-disciplinary approach aimed at ensuring an engaging user experience and professional production quality. The Work Respect Toolkit forms an integral part of YWCA Canberra’s broader mission to end violence against women and contribute to our vision of “Girls and Women Thriving”. This program serves as a critical component of YWCA Canberra’s efforts to prevent violence against women and promote gender equality, and complements our work in the community, advocacy, and women’s leadership.
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What’s Involved & Included
Work Respect combines a comprehensive series of online training, tools, guides and templates to assist staff and employers recognise and prevent workplace sexual harassment.
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