Speaking from Experience - Creating Safer Workplaces In Hospitality and Wine.
Mon, 30 Sept
|You Can RSVP until End of September.
The Australian Human Rights Commission’s Speaking from Experience project invites people who have been sexually harassed at work to have their say about what they think needs to change to make workplaces safer.
Time & Location
30 Sept 2024, 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
You Can RSVP until End of September.
Guests
About the Event
Use your voice, your thoughts and your experience to inform policy and create safer environments for hospitality workers. We need you.
If you need support immediately - click here for resources.
If you need to make a complaint about sexual discrimination at work - click here for resources.
Hosted By: Australian Human Rights Commission in partnership with Women and Revolution
Speaking from Experience is a project that 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. Read below to find out how to submit.
Join us and contribute to this vital conversation.
Note: For those of you wanting to attend an in-person or online workshop hosted by Dr. Anna Cody, the Sex Discrimination Commissioner, please RSVP to this event and we will respond to you. There are limited spots available.
Choose the method that works best for you to share your valuable insights and experiences:
Why Your Story Matters: Now more than ever, your voice can drive change. Every story contributes to creating safer workplaces and shaping future policies. Your experiences and insights are crucial in making a difference.
Who is this for?: We specifically aim to hear from groups who experience higher rates of workplace sexual harassment, including:
- First Nations workers
- Women
- Culturally and racially marginalised workers (CARM/CALD)
- Young workers (aged 18-25)
- Older Workers (>50)
- LGBTQIA+ workers
- Workers with disabilities
- Migrant workers, especially those on precarious visas
1. Written Submissions: Share your thoughts in writing about:
- Unhelpful responses to workplace sexual harassment
- Helpful responses to workplace sexual harassment
- Necessary changes to address workplace sexual harassment
Submit your document by clicking 'Make a Submission' on the website - here.
2. Audio Recording Submissions: Record your thoughts on:
- Unhelpful responses to workplace sexual harassment
- Helpful responses to workplace sexual harassment
- Necessary changes to address workplace sexual harassment
Use your phone or computer’s voice recorder, then upload the audio file by clicking 'Make a Submission' on their website - here. Your recording will be securely stored and anonymized before any publication.
What to Share: We want to hear about:
- Unhelpful responses to workplace sexual harassment
- Helpful responses to workplace sexual harassment
- Ideas for change to make workplaces safer
You don't need to share specific details about personal experiences. For guidance, refer to the Guide for having your say.
Learn More: For more information on workplace sexual harassment and available resources, please visit the Australian Human Rights Commission website.
Support and Privacy:
- This project does not offer counselling or connect you with support services, police, or courts.
- It won’t resolve past incidents but aims to gather insights for improving workplace safety.
- For support services, refer to the provided list.
Your participation is vital in the fight to make workplaces safer for everyone. Share your story and be part of the change.
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.
Accessibility: Translators and interpreters are available upon request. Please indicate your needs when registering.
Safety and Legal Advice: If you have signed a confidentiality or non-disclosure agreement, seek independent legal advice before participating. Or contact the Speaking from Experience team through their website.
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.
Additionally, we have limited spots available in both and online and in-person session led by Dr. Anna Cody, the Sex Discrimination Commissioner. It 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.
Please RSVP if you are interested in attending an in-person or online workshop. Members of WaR will be prioritised (sign up, it's free if you are not in a position to afford it!) alongside those represented as following:
- 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:
- What a helpful response to workplace sexual harassment looks like.
- What an unhelpful response to workplace sexual harassment looks like.
- 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: 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.
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).
Your voice is crucial in making workplaces safer. Join us and contribute to this vital conversation.