Training for Respect: Free Training for Victorian RTOs and TAFEs

Enhance your organisation’s capacity to foster safe and respectful environments with Training for Respect, two face to face sessions on the same day, designed for supervisors and future leaders in TAFEs and Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) across Victoria. These interactive 2 workshops (held on the same day) build on online learning modules, equipping participants with practical tools and strategies to prevent workplace gender-based violence and promote lasting cultural change.

Morning Session: Building Safer RTOs – Foundations for Preventing Workplace Gendered Violence

Duration: hours - Starts at 9.30am
Description:
Gain foundational insights into the key drivers of workplace gendered violence and explore actionable strategies to create safer, more equitable environments. This session combines theory with engaging discussions and activities, encouraging participants to connect professional practices with practical change.

Afternoon Session: Taking Action – Implementing Systemic Change in Your RTO

Duration: 3 hours - starts at 1230pm/1pm ending around 3pm
Description:
Learn how to translate learning into meaningful, long-term action. This session empowers participants to design action plans that integrate systems, structures, and governance processes essential for preventing workplace gendered violence, positioning your organisation as a leader in cultural transformation.

Hurry to register your spot as places are limited!

Dates and Locations

22nd January 2025 – Geelong West Town Hall, 153 Pakington St, Geelong West (REGISTRATIONS CLOSED)
12th February 2025 – VET Development Centre (Melbourne), Level 8/379 Collins St, Melbourne – Hybrid (REGISTRATIONS CLOSED)
24th February 2025 - The Humffray Room Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central (REGISTRATIONS CLOSED)
13th March 2025– Bendigo Bank Theatre, 50 View St, Bendigo (REGISTRATIONS CLOSED)
27th March 2025 - Quality Inn, Park Lake, 482 Wyndham Street, Shepparton (REGISTRATIONS CLOSED)
15th April 2025 – VET Development Centre (Melbourne), Level 8/379 Collins St, Melbourne – Hybrid (REGISTRATIONS CLOSED)
5th May 2025 - Moe Library, 1/29 George Street, Moe - (REGISTRATIONS CLOSED)
21st May 2025 – Archie Graham Centre, 118 Timor St, Warrnambool
26th May 2025 - Online **Just added due to popular demand**

Why Attend?

Workplace safety and respect are critical to the success of the Victorian Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector. By participating in these sessions, staff in supervisory roles and future leaders, will gain the skills to drive systemic change, fostering environments where staff and students alike thrive. Be at the forefront of gender equality and cultural change in the VET sector.

Reserve your spot today and join the movement to make Victorian TAFEs and RTOs models of respect and safety.

Further information

For further information about the Training for Respect Project go to - https://www.trainingforrespect...
To access the e-modules for Training for Respect go to https://www.genderequityhub.co...

Other Information

Please arrive at 9am for a 9:30am start - we will be aiming to finish around 3pm
Morning refreshments, and tea/coffee provided
If registrations for any of the training days fall below 20 then, the training will not proceed.
We will be cutting off registrations 1 week prior to the training