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Gender equality training

Evidence-based, practical training – tailored to your needs

Our training programs deliver immediate value while supporting your long-term workplace equality and inclusion goals. We create engaging, respectful learning environments and content that is tailored to your team’s specific needs and experience levels.

What we offer

Gender Equality Act implementation

Supporting Victorian public sector organisations to meet their obligations under the Gender Equality Act 2020 through practical, outcomes-focused training.

Build your team’s understanding and confidence to advance gender equality in compliance with the Gender Equality Act. Ideal for professionals new to implementing the Act, this training covers the legislative requirements and foundational knowledge needed.

Ideal for team members leading or contributing to gender impact assessments (GIAs) on policies, programs or services. Our comprehensive GIA training equips staff with knowledge and skills in intersectional gender analysis and the steps involved in conducting GIAs, enabling them to confidently conduct GIAs.

This strategic session empowers executives, councillors, board members and senior leaders to champion gender equality initiatives and effectively lead the implementation of the Gender Equality Act within their organisation. It’s designed to help leaders understand their responsibilities, manage resistance, and drive cultural change.Gender

We also offer specialised training on workplace gender equality indicators, audit processes, and progress reporting requirements under the Gender Equality Act. Contact us to discuss your needs.

Workplace diversity, equity and inclusion

Training programs that support your organisation to build safe, inclusive and respectful workplaces where everyone can thrive.

An introductory workshop on core diversity, equity, and inclusion concepts. Ideal for all staff seeking to understand these principles and their role in fostering inclusive cultures.

Tailored training for teams to build gender-equitable organisations. Tailored for different audience levels including inclusion leads, executives, managers, and all employees to drive comprehensive change.

Practical training that equips participants with the skills and confidence to identify and safely respond to sexism, discrimination, and disrespect, enabling team members to drive positive culture change and challenge harmful attitudes.

Evidence-based training on preventing gendered violence in the workplace. Essential for people and culture professionals, managers, and wellbeing champions responsible for creating safer workplaces.

A program to develop leaders’ ability to champion equality initiatives and build inclusive team cultures. Designed for managers and executives aiming to recognise bias, promote inclusive decision-making, and model respectful behaviours.

A practical workshop offering evidence-based strategies to address resistance to gender equality initiatives. Ideal for leaders implementing gender equality measures, it provides strategies to navigate challenging conversations and build support.

A session that helps participants identify and mitigate unconscious bias. Ideal for recruitment teams, policy developers, and managers aiming to enhance objectivity and fairness in recruitment, policy development, and management practices.

Primary prevention of gender-based violence

Equip your organisation with the knowledge and skills to contribute to the prevention of gender-based violence through evidence-based approaches.

A foundational session covering the drivers of gender-based violence and primary prevention approaches. Perfect for those new to prevention work who need to understand the gendered nature of violence and evidence-based prevention strategies.

A comprehensive workshop to build practical skills for implementing prevention activities in diverse settings. Ideal for practitioners and community leaders actively working on prevention initiatives and seeking to develop and implement effective programs.

Practical training that equips participants with the skills and confidence to identify and safely respond to sexism, discrimination, and disrespect, enabling individuals, organisations, and community groups to drive positive culture change and challenge harmful attitudes.

Evidence-based training on preventing gendered violence in the workplace. Essential for people and culture professionals, managers, and wellbeing champions responsible for creating safer workplaces.

Training for community groups

From sporting clubs to local networks, your community group plays a vital role in creating inclusive, welcoming environments and driving positive social change. We offer workshops and seminars for organisations and community groups to improve women’s health and wellbeing, covering topics such as sexual and reproductive health, menopause and mental health.

We also offer active bystander and primary prevention of gender-based violence training, tailored for community groups and sporting clubs. These sessions help participants to understand the drivers of gendered violence and develop practical skills to safely challenge harmful attitudes and behaviours. Our programs strengthen community groups’ capacity to promote gender equality, foster inclusion, and take proactive steps to prevent violence before it starts.

We also offer content adapted and delivered by our bicultural workers who speak Hakha Chin and Mandarin.

Contact us to discuss your requirements.

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    Doncaster East VIC 3109

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