Respect@Work

Workshops, expertly facilitated, that embed a culture of respect and support the positive duty obligations.

As national leaders on Respect@Work and the new enforceable positive duty, our workshops are designed and facilitated by multidisciplinary subject matter experts to eliminate workplace sexual harassment and discrimination and strengthen your organisation’s culture.

In today's rapidly evolving workplace landscape, fostering a culture of respect, inclusivity, and safety is paramount. That's why we're excited to introduce our comprehensive Respect@Work workshops, led by highly experienced facilitators dedicated to empowering your team

Why our workshops?

  • Our workshops are led by seasoned professionals with extensive experience in sexual harassment prevention training. They bring a wealth of knowledge and insight to guide your team through meaningful discussions and practical exercises.

  • We understand that every organisation is unique, which is why we tailor our workshops to address the specific needs and challenges of your workplace. Our content is relevant, up-to-date, and designed to resonate with your team members at all levels.

  • Our workshops go beyond traditional lectures. We utilise interactive activities, case studies, and group discussions to engage participants actively in the learning process. This hands-on approach fosters a deeper understanding of key concepts and encourages real-world application.

  • Creating a safe space for dialogue is essential in addressing sensitive topics like sexual harassment. Our facilitators prioritise psychological safety, ensuring that all participants feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and experiences without fear of judgment.

  • While compliance with legal regulations is crucial, our workshops go beyond mere checkbox training. We equip your team with the knowledge, skills, and tools they need to cultivate a culture of respect and accountability, leading to long-term positive change.

What to expect

  • Our facilitators deliver dynamic presentations that capture the attention of participants and keep them actively engaged throughout the workshop.

  • We encourage open dialogue and provide opportunities for participants to ask questions, share insights, and learn from one another.

  • Participants will leave our workshops with actionable strategies they can implement immediately to prevent and address sexual harassment in the workplace.

  • Our commitment to your organisation doesn't end when the workshop does. We offer follow-up resources, support materials, and consultation services to help reinforce learning and sustain positive behavior change.

Invest in your team's well-being and the integrity of your organisation by partnering with us for our Respect@Work Workshops. Together, we can create a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and empowered to thrive.

Our Expert Facilitators

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  • Founder

    Prabha is a leading human rights and discrimination lawyer with over 18 years of broad experience in a variety of areas from workplace culture reform to protecting the rights of asylum seekers and refugees. Prabha founded Elevate Consulting Partners, to support and strengthen the work of organisations committed to positive social change.

    Prabha is an innovative changemaker renowned for her ability to challenge the status quo and develop achievable solutions to complex systemic problems. For twelve years Prabha held various senior positions at the Australian Human Rights Commission including Director of Human Rights Law and Policy and Director of Business and Human Rights. In 2021, she was the Director of Legal for the Independent Review into Commonwealth Parliamentary Workplaces. As one of Australia’s foremost experts on immigration detention law and policy, in 2014, she led the landmark National Inquiry into Children in Detention.

    In 2022, she consulted to the National Music Industry Review into sexual harm, sexual harassment and systemic discrimination. Most recently Prabha consulted to the independent cultural review of EY Oceania led by Elizabeth Broderick AO.

    Prabha has been involved with the development of the new positive duty to eliminate sexual harassment and sex discrimination from inception to implementation. In 2020, she was a senior legal advisor to the Respect@Work National Inquiry and helped shape the positive duty regulatory scheme. Prabha also led the development of the Australian Human Rights Commission’s new positive duty guidance material and established the Commission’s positive duty compliance and enforcement team.

    In 2024, Prabha was selected by Women’s Agenda as a woman to watch in leadership.

    She holds a Bachelor of Laws (honours), and a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) from the University of Adelaide.

  • Principal Facilitator

    Prabha is an innovative, accomplished and results-driven leader with a strong commitment to gender justice and human rights. Prabha has extensive experience working in senior roles in the government and non-profit sectors, and has over 30 years experience as a psychologist in both clinical and organisational development roles. Prabha has led complex and diverse projects and programs which required a high level of analytical and problem-solving skills in both Australia and internationally. As CEO of the Asylum Seekers Centre (NSW), her leadership resulted in a three-fold increase donor revenue, transformation in the business model and governance systems, and strengthening of donor and stakeholder relationships. While working in Indonesia, she built organisational capacity of NGOs in the areas of strategic planning, communications and monitoring and evaluation. She is well versed in implementing change management programs.

    Prabha is experienced in designing and facilitating learning in all delivery modes. Prabha leverages a unique mix of strategic and analytical expertise, to deliver highly effective strategies for the development of educational and training materials. She is committed to building understanding of human rights in individuals, communities and organisations through knowledge translation and evidence-based education, and to measure the impact to ensure programs deliver behavioural change.

    Prabha holds a BA (Honours)in Psychology, University of Sydney, a Graduate Certificate in Gender Mainstreaming and Policy Analysis (Flinders University) and a Master of International Public Health (UNSW). Prabha is driven by her commitment to diversity, inclusion and equity, and a dedication to flexibility, and creativity that puts the client first .

  • Senior Consultant

    Katie has 20 years’ experience in workplace relations law, including the conduct of investigations, dispute resolution and training. Whilst a lawyer in private practice, Katie provided advice to clients on a wide range of strategic, regulatory and risk management issues including WHS, discrimination, bullying and harassment. Katie was also involved in representing employers in various types of employment-related litigation. Moving in-house to a government regulatory body, Katie gained further experience in conducting investigations of WHS breaches, workplace incidents and subsequent prosecutions.

    Katie joined the Australian Human Rights Commission in 2010 as an Investigator & Conciliator of complaints made under federal human rights and discrimination legislation. In 2021, Katie was also part of the team that conducted the Independent Review into Commonwealth Parliamentary Workplaces and produced the Set the Standard report.

    Throughout her career Katie has had a passion for providing workplace relations training, with a particular focus on prevention and response strategies regarding discrimination, bullying and harassment. Katie holds a Bachelor of Laws (honours), and a Bachelor of Media/Communications from Macquarie University.

Respect@Work Workshops

See below, an example of the learning outcomes from Elevate’s Respect@Work workshops. Each workshop is carefully tailored for your workplace and aligned to your organisational values.

Employee outcomes (2hrs):

  • Understand expected standards of behaviour, including actions and attitudes

  • Identify behaviours that constitute sexual harassment, bullying and discrimination

  • Understand the causes and impacts of harmful behaviour

  • Develop the skills to prevent and report harmful behaviour, including as a upstander

Additional leadership outcomes (3 hrs):

  • Know how to meet legislative obligations under the work, health & safety and positive duty regulations

  • Role modelling the prevention of sexual harassment, bullying and discrimination in the workplace

  • Understanding of an intersectional approach to prevention and response

  • Confidence and skills to respond to disclosures in a person-centred and trauma-informed response

Contact us.

Reach out to the team and see how we can tailor a workshop for your organisation.