Speaking from Experience: What needs to change to address workplace sexual harassment? (LGBTIQA+ Workers)

The Australian Human Rights Commission wants to hear from individuals who have been sexually harassed at work on what they think needs to change to make workplaces safer. The information gathered will help create resources to make workplaces safer for everyone. We want to hear from you if you are an LGBTIQA+ worker. Your voice matters because people with diverse sexualities, genders and variations in sex characteristics are often underrepresented in research and policy, yet overrepresented in incidences of workplace sexual harassment.

You will receive a $120 monetary contribution for attendance and catering will be provided. All information will be deidentified and you can choose to use any name to register and attend. 
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Join us on Thursday 13th of June, 10:00am - 12:30pm at Balit-Mil room, Trades Hall. Entry through Lygon Street (54 Victoria St, Carlton VIC 3053).

If the session is full, and you are interested in taking part, please email speakingfromexperience@humanrights.gov.au.      

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What to expect: 

A group workshop, facilitated by the Sex Discrimination Commissioner, to discuss three key questions: 

1. What you think an unhelpful response to workplace sexual harassment would look like. 
2. What you think a helpful response to workplace sexual harassment would look like. 
3. What you think needs to change to address workplace sexual harassment. 

You will not be asked to share your personal experience of workplace sexual harassment.  

An information pack will be shared with you once you register. This will include information about the project, an Agenda, and what else to expect.  

Catering will be provided. We’ll ask for your dietary requirements when you register. 

Before you take part, we will ask for your consent to collect information you share.   

Important things to remember 

We will not include your name or any personal details in any of the resources to be developed.   

The Speaking from Experience project is not for making official complaints or resolving problems. It will give you the opportunity to share what you think needs to change to make workplaces safer. We can provide you with information about how to make a complaint, if you would like.  

There will be no counsellors at the meeting, however, you will be provided with a list of services that you can contact for support.  

Fees and payment 

Participation is unpaid. However, if you come to the in-person meeting, we will give you a $120 cash card to help with some of the costs of being part of the meeting. 

Accessibility 

The Commission has translators and interpreters available. Please indicate if you would like either to be present when you register.  

Other ways to contribute

You can also share your thoughts online through the Australian Human Rights Commission website. Anyone over 18 who has been sexually harassed at work can make a submission. You can write it down or audio record it. You can do this until September 2024.  

To learn more about what workplace sexual harassment is and what you can do if it happens to you, please visit the Australian Human Rights Commission website. 

Ethics approval 

This project has been approved by the Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) of The University of Sydney (HREC Approval Number: 2023/580)