Speaking from Experience - Creating Safer Workplaces In Hospitality and Wine.

Speaking from Experience - Creating Safer Workplaces In Hospitality and Wine.

Hosted By: Australian Human Rights Commission in partnership with Women and Revolution

Join us for an important workshop focused on addressing workplace sexual harassment within the hospitality and wine industry. This session, led by Dr. Anna Cody, the Sex Discrimination Commissioner, is designed to gather insights and experiences from individuals who have faced sexual harassment at work. Your feedback will contribute to the development of resources aimed at creating safer workplaces for everyone. Your voice is crucial in making workplaces safer. Join us and contribute to this vital conversation.

Information is below, but TICKETS CAN BE RESERVED HERE. 

Note: RSVP-ing to this event on our page will not reserve you a ticket. You must go to that link to book a spot in the session.

Who is this for?: We specifically aim to hear from groups who experience higher rates of workplace sexual harassment, including:

• First Nations workers
• Culturally and racially marginalised workers (CARM/CALD)
• Young workers (aged 18-25)
• LGBTQIA+ workers
• Workers with disabilities
• Migrant workers, especially those on precarious visas

Session Details: The workshop will cover three key discussion points:

1. What a helpful response to workplace sexual harassment looks like.
2. What an unhelpful response to workplace sexual harassment looks like.
3. What changes are needed to address workplace sexual harassment.

Participants will not be asked to share personal experiences. An information pack will be provided upon registration, including project details, an agenda, and what to expect.

Registration and Contact: Limited spaces are available. TICKETS CAN BE RESERVED HERE.  If the session is full,  you can participate at any time by sharing your thoughts through the Speaking from Experience website until September 2024. Submissions can be made in written or audio format.

1. Written Submissions:

• Share your ideas about responses to workplace sexual harassment and necessary changes.
• Submit a word document via the 'Make a Submission' link on our website.

2. Audio Recording Submissions:

• Record your thoughts using a phone or computer.
• Upload the audio file via the 'Make a Submission' link on our website.

What to Share:

• Thoughts on unhelpful and helpful responses to workplace sexual harassment.
• Ideas on necessary changes to address workplace sexual harassment.

Important Information:

• Your anonymity will be maintained, and personal details will not be included in any developed resources.
• This project is not an official complaint process but aims to gather insights to improve workplace safety to inform policy or any inquiry.
• A list of support services will be provided, although no counsellors will be present at the event.
• The project has received ethics approval from the Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) of The University of Sydney (Approval Number: 2023/580).

Learn More: For more information on workplace sexual harassment and available resources, please visit the Australian Human Rights Commission website.

Accessibility: Translators and interpreters are available upon request. Please indicate your needs when registering.

Ethics and Privacy:

• Submissions will be anonymised before publication.
• The Australian Human Rights Commission will securely store your information for up to ten years, accessible only to the project team.
• If any submission includes identifying details, these will be removed to protect your privacy.

Safety and Legal Advice: If you have signed a confidentiality or non-disclosure agreement, seek independent legal advice before participating.

Support and Contact: If you have any concerns about safety or require further information, the Australian Human Rights Commission is committed to ensuring your well-being.

Your voice is crucial in making workplaces safer. Join us and contribute to this vital conversation.

TICKETS CAN BE RESERVED HERE.