Course

Safe and Respectful Workplaces

The Safe and Respectful Workplaces, training course is run by PWSS Academy. This training program addresses issues relating to sexual harassment, sexual assault and workplace bullying. The program was developed in response to recommendations made by the Review of the Parliamentary Workplace: Responding to Serious Incidents so that parliamentary workplaces are safe, supportive and respectful for all. 

 

Learning aims: 

  • provides participants with an understanding of their rights and responsibilities in the workplace,  

  • what constitutes unacceptable behaviour, 

  • how to respond to serious incidents and when they occur. 

PWSS facilitated sessions can be delivered virtually or in person, and topics can be combined to form a customised workshop. Contact 1800 747 977, email training@pwss.gov.au or log into the PWSS Academy to register your interest 

URL
https://academy.pwss.gov.au/view_facetoface/191
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