Optimising respect as an active bystander

Category: Respect at work
Audience: All Staff
Format: eLearn
Duration: 30 minutes

Course overview

This module explores how to identify red flags, respond to incidents and support others as an active bystander.

Watch as psychological health and safety facilitator and mediator Mark Dean explains the significance of identifying and responding to non-inclusive behaviours in the workplace. Test your knowledge in scenario activities and take away useful tips and insights for building your readiness to intervene as an active bystander and contribute to building a safe, respectful workplace culture.

Learning outcomes

Recognise the importance of the role of the active bystander in relation to harmful behaviours
Identify a range of behavioural risks that may undermine respect and inclusion, with a focus on microaggressions and gender and sex-based harassment
Identify and apply techniques to respond to incidents as an active bystander, including through having a respectful, assertive conversation
Identify and apply techniques to support people impacted by harmful behaviour, including through having a supportive conversation

Compliance outcomes

Foster a safe and inclusive workplace
Empower employees to identify and confidently intervene in situations of potential harm or disrespect
Significantly reduce the risk of bullying, harassment, and discrimination
Compliance with anti-discrimination legislation, such as the Fair Work Act 2009 and Anti-Discrimination and Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Respect at Work) Act 2022 (Cth)