Bullying & Harassment Training
Tailored, Evidence-based Training That Builds Safer, More Respectful Workplaces — Onsite or Online Australia-wide.
Bullying and Harassment Training for a Safer, More Respectful Workplace
Build a safer, more compliant workplace with our tailored Bullying & Harassment Training. In just 2–4 hours, your team gains the skills to spot early signs, respond appropriately and prevent issues from escalating. Sessions are tailored to your team, industry, risks and organisational culture. Perfect for high-pressure environments, and fully aligned with the 2025 psychosocial safety requirements.
How We Deliver Bullying and Harassment Training
✔ Delivered onsite at your workplace or online
✔ Tailored to your culture, industry and risks
✔ Facilitated by psychologists and qualified trainers
✔ Practical, experiential and scenario-based
✔ Suitable for staff, supervisors and leaders
Our facilitators bring real clinical and organisational experience. That means your people receive training that is supportive, psychologically- informed and grounded in real-world behaviour change.Online, live and interactive
Sexual Harassment Training
Sexual harassment is a serious workplace risk, and under the Respect@Work reforms, the Sex Discrimination Act, and updated WHS psychosocial regulations, employers now have a positive duty to prevent it — not just respond after the fact.
Our training covers the essentials your team must understand:
✔ What legally counts as sexual harassment
✔ The employer’s positive duty to eliminate risks
✔ Employee rights and responsibilities
✔ Unwelcome vs. inappropriate vs. unlawful behaviour
✔ Digital, online and power-based harassment
✔ Regulatory expectations and consequences
What’s Covered
Training content is tailored, but commonly includes:
✔ What constitutes bullying, harassment and discrimination
✔ Reasonable management action — and how to apply it
✔ How culture, communication and leadership influence behaviour
✔ Recognising early patterns and signs of unacceptable conduct
✔ Responding to concerns — practical scripts and steps
✔ Supporting colleagues and creating a respectful environment
✔ Legal obligations and organisational responsibilities
✔ Realistic case studies and workplace-specific scenarios
Optional Modules
✔ Manager’s Guide to Creating a Culture of Respect
✔ Bystander Intervention Skills
✔ Psychological Safety Foundations
✔ Understanding Psychosocial Hazards (SafeWork 2025
“ The scenarios were spot on. Staff now understand not only the legal side, but how their day-to-day behaviour impacts culture and safety.”
People and Culture Leader, Pierre Fabre
Learning Outcomes
By the end of our Bullying and Harassment Training, participants will have
✔ A clear understanding of what workplace bullying and harassment is — and isn’t
✔ The ability to identify early warning signs and intervene appropriately
✔ Greater confidence in speaking up, setting boundaries and responding to inappropriate behaviour
✔ Knowledge of their rights and responsibilities under Australian workplace law
✔ Insight into how culture, communication, leadership and team dynamics contribute to bullying risk
✔ Practical tools to manage conflict, challenging behaviours, and high-emotion interactions change
What Your Business or Organisation Will Gain
✔ A workforce that can prevent, reduce and report bullying behaviours
✔ Stronger culture and improved team dynamics
✔ Increased psychological safety and trust
✔ Reduced absenteeism, turnover and interpersonal conflict
✔ Support in meeting the 2025 psychosocial hazard legislation and due diligence requirements
✔ Lower risk of complaints and workers compensation claims
Next Steps
Complete the Form -Tell us a bit about your business and what you’re looking for.
Free discovery session – We’ll have a chat to discuss your goals, challenges, and training needs.
Receive a tailored proposal – We’ll craft a customised plan based on what we’ve learned.
Onsite or online delivery – We’ll come to you or conduct the workshop virtually—whatever works best for your team.
Most Requested Bullying and Harassment Training Workshops
Foundations of Bullying and Harassment Awareness
Creating a respectful and psychologically safe workplace isn’t just best practice—it’s a legal obligation under Australia’s psychosocial hazard legislation.
This training helps your team recognise, prevent, and respond to bullying, harassment, and other inappropriate and harmful workplace behaviours. Through practical tools and real-world examples, employees gain the confidence to speak up, set boundaries, and contribute to a more inclusive, respectful, and high-performing workplace.
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By the end of this program, participants will be able to:
✅ Identify Bullying and Harassment
Recognise both obvious and subtle forms of bullying and harassment, and understand how they disrupt safety, trust, and performance in the workplace.✅ Understand Legal and Policy Frameworks
Gain a clear understanding of relevant laws and organisational policies that govern workplace conduct, including employee rights and responsibilities.✅ Navigate Reporting Procedures
Learn how to report incidents confidentially, understand the complaint process, and know the safeguards in place to protect against retaliation.✅ Cultivate a Respectful Culture
Explore practical strategies to promote respect, inclusivity, and psychological safety — and learn how everyday actions and communication shape a positive workplace.🟩 ✅ Handle Situations with Confidence
Develop practical skills to address and de-escalate incidents of bullying or harassment, and support colleagues who are impacted.✅ Understand Impact and Consequences
Recognise the emotional, psychological, and organisational effects of bullying and harassment, and why proactive prevention matters.✅ Empower and Support Bystanders
Learn how to engage bystanders as active allies in creating a respectful, accountable workplace culture.
Managers Guide to Handling Bullying and Harassment
Managers play a critical role in identifying, preventing, and responding to bullying and harassment. This targeted training gives leaders the tools and legal understanding to recognise risk behaviours, handle complaints appropriately, and foster a respectful culture—aligned with Australia's psychosocial hazard laws.
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By the end of the workshop Managers will:
✅ Recognise and Respond Early Signs
Spot early signs of bullying, harassment, or toxic dynamics—and take appropriate, timely action.
✅ Understand Legal Duties
Know your responsibilities under WHS and anti-discrimination laws, including recent psychosocial risk regulations.
✅ Manage Complaints with Confidence
Learn best-practice steps for handling complaints fairly, confidentially, and in line with policy.
✅ Support Psychological Safety
Create an environment where staff feel safe to speak up, raise concerns, and be heard without fear of reprisal.
✅ Document and Escalate Appropriately
Understand when and how to escalate issues, and how to maintain clear, compliant documentation.
✅ Model Respectful Leadership
Set the tone from the top—demonstrate the behaviours you expect, and shape a culture of respect and accountability
Features
Facilitated by psychologists or experienced workplace behaviour specialists
Customised for your team – relevant examples, policies, and challenges
Interactive format – real scenarios, guided discussions, and tools you can use immediately
Flexible delivery – available onsite, virtually, or as blended learning
Aligned with WHS psychosocial hazard requirements (Safe Work Australia)
Bystander Intervention Training
Too often, inappropriate behaviour goes unchallenged—not because people approve, but because they don’t know how to respond. This interactive workshop empowers employees to move from passive bystanders to confident upstanders who take safe, appropriate action when it matters most.
By exploring the psychology behind the bystander effect and learning proven intervention strategies, participants gain the confidence and skills to speak up, support others, and foster a culture of respect, safety, and accountability.
Ideal as a stand-alone session or paired with Bullying & Harassment Awareness Training.
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By the end of the workshop employees will :
✅ Understand the Bystander Effect
Explore why people stay silent—and how social, psychological, and cultural factors influence action.
✅ Recognise Problem Behaviours
Identify bullying, sexual harassment, discrimination, and other forms of workplace misconduct.
✅ Shift from Bystander to Upstander
Learn how individual action contributes to a respectful, inclusive, and values-led culture.
✅ Apply Safe Intervention Techniques
Practice practical, evidence-based strategies (including the 5Ds model) for stepping in safely and effectively.
✅ Assess Risk & Respond Thoughtfully
Build confidence to intervene while considering context, safety, and trauma-informed approaches.
✅ Practice with Real Scenarios
Apply new skills in realistic situations through guided, scenario-based learning.
Why Invest in BetterWorkLife Bullying and Harassment Training?
✔ Protect your people from harm — reduce the risk of bullying, harassment and psychological injury.
✔ Meet your legal and WHS obligations — including psychosocial hazard laws and Respect@Work reforms.
✔ Build a safer, more respectful workplace culture that supports trust, teamwork and accountability.
✔ Equip staff and leaders with practical skills to recognise issues early and respond appropriately.
✔ Reduce conflict, complaints and turnover by addressing behaviours before they escalate.
✔ Strengthen leadership capability in feedback, boundaries and early intervention.
✔ Improve morale, communication and psychological safety across teams.
✔ Demonstrate proactive action if incidents are ever reviewed or investigated.
Want to meet your legal obligations and build a workplace where people thrive? Let’s talk about tailoring this training for your organisation
Under the 2025 WHS and Respect@Work reforms, training is one of the clearest ways to meet your obligations and reduce risk. Our workshops empower your team to prevent harm and build a safer culture.
Act now! Secure your training session today.