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Creating Safer Workplaces Across Tasmania

Empower your team. Fulfil your Positive Duty. Prevent harm.

All workplaces—whether you're in childcare, law, construction, or hospitality—now hold a positive duty of care to prevent sexual harassment and abuse. Our training programs are designed to support Tasmanian workplaces to meet this obligation and create cultures grounded in respect, safety, and accountability. We offer tailored, trauma-informed training to organisations of all sizes and sectors—onsite, offsite, or virtually. Our team works with you to meet your unique needs, workforce context and budget.

Why Train with Us?

  • Nearly a decade of experience delivering trauma-informed, evidence-based training specialising in preventing sexual violence
  • Tailored programs for your industry and team size
  • Ongoing support and resources
  • Delivered by skilled facilitators grounded in sexual harm prevention
"Excellent facilitator, very knowledgeable, approachable to ask questions and experienced in the job that we do." - workshop participant, 2024

Positive Duty for Leaders

Build respectful, compliant, and accountable workplace culture.

Who it's for:

Executives, board members, senior leaders, and people managers.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand your legal obligations under the Positive Duty.
  • Recognise the links between workplace culture and sexual harm.
  • Identify psychosocial hazards related to sexual harassment and identify prevention activities.
  • Lead change and model respectful behaviour from the top down.

Includes:

  • Real-case scenarios and practical leadership tools.
  • Practical action plans to help embed change across your organisation.
  • Aligns with the Australian Human Rights Commission's framework.
"Brilliant, made it a very comfortable space to have discussions."- workshop participant, 2024

Responding to Disclosures with ELEVATE    

Support with care. Respond with confidence.

Who it's for:

Managers, HR, supervisors, wellbeing staff, and any team members likely to receive disclosures or reports

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand what constitutes a disclosure and your duty of care.
  • Use the ELEVATE model to respond sensitively and appropriately.
  • Know your reporting obligations and     referral pathways for specialised supports.
  • Recognise signs of trauma and strategies to avoid re-traumatisation.

Includes:

  • Legal and ethical considerations in the workplace.
  • Trauma-informed communication     strategies.
  • Handouts and worksheets.

Creating Safer Workplaces for Employees    

Every employee has a role in prevention and respect.

Who it's for:

All staff across any workplace.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand what sexual harassment and workplace abuse look like.
  • Recognise the role of bystanders and how they can impact change.
  • Learn how power and identity can shape workplace culture and reporting behaviours.
  • Understand your rights and build shared responsibility for workplace wellbeing.

Includes:

  • Interactive activities and real-world examples.
  • Values-driven behaviour and respectful communication.
  • Empowering staff with rights and     responsibilities.

Vicarious Trauma & Staying Well at Work   

Care for others means caring for yourself.

Who it's for:

Support workers, team leaders, HR, and frontline employees exposed to distressing content.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Define vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue, and burnout.
  • Identify signs and symptoms in self and colleagues.
  • Apply self-care strategies and team-based protective practices.
  • Strengthen resilience through workplace systems of care.

Includes:

  • Personal wellbeing planning
  • Organisational risk factors and prevention strategies
  • Resources for ongoing support
Ready to Start?
Let’s build a safer, stronger workplace together.
Contact the Primary Prevention Training Team to discuss your needs, timeline, and options.
Email: training@sass.org.au or phone: 6242 8543