Bullying, harassment & discrimination for support workers

Bullying, harassment & discrimination for support workers

INDUSTRY

Aged Care, Disability Sector

CATEGORY

Refresher Module

LEVEL

Entry

AVG COMPLETION TIME

35 mins

Expert Led

Developed by Australian Experts

Up To Date

Updated as standards and regulations change

Compliant

Comply with ethical and legal obligations

Self Paced

Complete in the flow of work

What You’ll Learn

  • How to identify types of workplace discrimination
  • How to recognise signs of workplace bullying
  • Understanding of the laws around sexual harassment
  • Reporting requirements for incidents following proper procedures

Course Overview

In this module, we will discuss the responsibilities of you and your employer in providing a workplace that is free of bullying, harassment and discrimination. We will look at what constitutes discrimination and what does not, your expected behaviour in the workplace, what workplace bullying is and the laws around sexual harassment. We will also discuss the procedure for reporting any incidents.

This module has specifically been designed for support workers in the aged care and disability sectors and meets the Aged Care Quality Standards and National Standards for Disability Services.

Course Activities

Introduction

  • Course Overview
  • Lessons

  • What is bullying and your obligations
  • What is discrimination and what is not
  • Sexual harassment in the workplace
  • What is expected of your behaviour
  • The reporting process, in the event of an incident
  • Conclusions

  • Course Quiz
  • Meet Your Course Authors

    AC

    Anne Cockrenn

    AMC Resources

    30+ years of experience in aged care and education, combining her background as a Registered Nurse, Trainer, and an RTO owner and Director for 19 years to develop practical, client-focused training resources.

    VC

    Vera Cockrenn

    AMC Resources

    20+ years of experience in NDIS policy development and Indigenous disability advocacy, combined with 15+ years of experience in Community engagement and culturally responsive service delivery.

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