Welcome to Operation Respect – a powerful, series of dynamic webinars dedicated to helping workplace leaders and their organisations build stronger, safer and more respectful workplaces for all employees.

Designed by NAWO and delivered in a conjunction with industry-leading content experts, guest speakers from NAWO members including BlueScope and educational design experts, the webinars are underpinned by tools, resources and compelling case studies to support a comprehensive organisational approach to building respect in the workplace.

From prevention plans to systems for reporting, responding and supporting those impacted by negative behaviours, harassment and gendered violence at work, the webinars aim to cover everything required to support leaders from across the Operations industry committed to fostering safer and more inclusive work environments.

Register for one or more webinars now.

Why sign up

Join Operation Respect and transform your workplace with actionable outcomes including: 

• Build your awareness: Increase awareness and understanding of the impact of negative behaviours, who they most affect and why it is a critical occupational health and safety issue. 

• Empowered support: Equip yourself and your workplace with improved knowledge to better meet the responsibilities of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and effectively prevent and respond to issues. 

• Influential leadership: Learn how to advocate for change and address the cultural and systemic drivers of workplace-gendered violence within your industry. 

• Industry impact: Join a broader conversation driving innovative, best-practice strategies to combat the need for safe and respectful workplaces across the Operations industry. 

A whole-of-organisation approach to respect at work

Friday 18 October, 10:00AM – 12:00PM AEDT

Intended for Senior HR and EOH&S professionals, General Counsel and General Managers. Hear from content matter experts and one of Australia’s major employers, BlueScope, as they share case study examples, showing the value of a whole-of-organisation approach. Along with actionable strategies to implement practical steps for fostering a culture of respect, discover how leading employers are achieving lasting cultural shifts that not only protect but also empower their teams. Don’t miss this chance to lead your organisation toward a culture where every employee feels safe, valued and respected.

Getting the systems right for reporting and responding

Tuesday 19 November, 10:00AM AEDT – 12:00PM AEDT

Designed for senior leaders committed to creating a culture where every voice is heard and every concern is addressed with integrity. This session will explore the importance of strong reporting and responding systems as the foundation of an inclusive and respectful workplace, empowering employees to speak up and ensuring accountability. You’ll gain real-world insights from NAWO member organisations, learn practical strategies for implementing effective systems and connect with professionals dedicated to building safer, more respectful workplaces.

Applying an intersectional lens to policy and practice

Thursday 31 October, 10:00AM AEDT – 12:00PM AEDT

Intended to connect people leaders with real-life stories of how culturally and racially marginalised (CARM) women are impacted by workplace-gendered violence, understand the importance of applying an intersectional lens to policy and practice and learn how to adapt to be as accessible as possible, to diverse groups.

As well as the learning forums, you’ll get access to:

• Advanced experiential learning: Led by experts, our webinars feature real-world scenarios and role-playing to engage learners actively. This approach connects theory to practice, fosters critical thinking and problem-solving, builds confidence and competence and provides immediate feedback in a supportive environment.
• Networking opportunities: Join our webinars to connect with colleagues and leaders, find a safe space to discuss unique challenges related to gendered violence and workplace safety.

All webinars will be approximately two hours long and are delivered online.

As much of the webinar content focuses on delivering a whole-of-organisation approach, to get the most out of your participation, we encourage 2-4 individuals per company to participate, so that they can foster discussion and influence change within their workplaces. The webinars are relevant to all people leaders, as well as senior HR, People and Culture and DEI professionals, EOH&S, General Counsel and General Managers.

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