Women's Workplace Safety Information and Resources Hub

The Department of Communities is committed to supporting individuals and organisations to make workplace safe for all women.
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Welcome to the Women's Workplace Safety Information and Resources Hub

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Sexual harassment in the workplace

Sexual harassment can take many forms. It can be overt, covert or subtle. It can be repeated or a one-off incident.
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Immediate assistance and support

The impact of sexual harassment affects people in different ways. If you need support, there are a number of services available.
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Legal and advocacy services

If you require specialist legal advice or advocacy, there are services available to assist.
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How to make a complaint

There are many pathways to make a complaint about workplace bullying, aggression, discrimination and sexual harassment.
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Resources for employers

If you’re a person conducting a business or undertaking (PCBU), you have a positive duty under the WHS legislation to do all that you reasonably can to eliminate or minimise the risk of sexual harassment at work.
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Resources for employees

Learn how to understand what sexual harassment is, how to prevent it, and how to appropriately respond to it should it occur.
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Government initiatives to create safe workplaces

Respect@Work, Enough is Enough Parliamentary Report and the MARS Program.

See also

Women's Interests main page