Implementation – Education program
“Through Council’s education program we are making positive strides in our approach to an equitable and respectful workplace for all, where staff know how to speak up and challenge disrespectful behaviour.” Peter Thompson General Manager, Wagga Wagga City Council
Why education? To promote diversity and inclusiveness and create behavioural and attitudinal change within Council a 2-year equity and respect education program was implemented. The education program was built as a foundation piece within the project’s commitment to organisational change, to provide staff with an understanding of the role equity and respect play in reducing domestic and family violence.
Education and organisational development initiatives are critical to the success of an overall violence prevention plan. Topic structure The program structure was designed to shape employees understanding of the role equity and respect play in reducing domestic and family violence, while linking to Council’s code of conduct of acceptable and unacceptable behaviours. Topic structure was intended to provide staff with a broad understanding of gender inequality and the specific gendered drivers of violence, leading them to the final topics, which prompt actionfocused behaviours.
Understanding and awareness
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Equality Vs. equity
Stereotyping and bias
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Casual sexism
Action - focused behaviour change
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Respectful relationships
Active bystander action
EQUITY AND RESPECT WORKPLACE TOOLKIT
Prevention of violence
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