Understand your legal responsibilities and learn how to have courageous conversations.
- Are you meeting your Positive Duty obligations?
- Are you confident to manage conversations about Domestic & Family Violence?
Sexual Harassment and Domestic & Family Violence are tough topics to talk about and manage as business owners & managers. That’s why it’s critical we understand our legal responsibilities and know how to manage a situation should it arise. It’s also vital we know how to support those involved.
This workshop brings together three experts to help you create a safe & respectful workplace.
Together we’ll explore:
- What is Positive Duty and what does it mean for you?
- What’s different with Domestic & Family Violence (D&FV) Paid leave?
- What policies and procedures do you need?
- How can you ensure you’re compliant?
- How to manage conversations involving sexual harassment & D&FV?
Guest Speakers
Kate Thomson
Associate Director, Australian Business Lawyers & Advisers
Kate is a specialist employment and industrial relations lawyer working in ABLA’s Newcastle office with over a decade of experience in assisting clients with complex IR, employment and WHS issues, including in relation to Respect@Work and psychosocial hazards more generally.
Kath Harris
Founder of UnscriptedHR
Kath’s 20+ years of experience in HR has shaped her ability to solve problems and overcome complex people challenges with out-of-the-box solutions and pioneering strategies. As a hands-on partner who loves making connections and mentoring dedicated business owners, Kath is on a mission to turn HR into their secret success weapon.
Lynese Robinson
Manager | Violence Abuse Neglect (VAN) and Women’s services
Hunter New England Local Health District, NSW Government Health
Lynese has worked as a Social Worker for 25 years and for the past 10 years has worked with children and adults who have been victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Lynese has experience as a counsellor, manager, presenter and trainer and is passionate about how we can all support victims of domestic and sexual violence through the language we use and the conversations we have.
Event details
Date: Wednesday 15 May 2024
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Taree Universities Campus, 2 Pulteney Street Taree
Cost:
- General admission - $65+GST per ticket
- Enhance Program member - $50+GST per ticket
- Includes morning tea
Registration closes 10th May, book your ticket today. Spaces are strictly limited!
This workshop is designed for:
- Business owners
- Managers
- Team leaders
- Shift supervisors
- Leading hands
