Training and Education
The University continuously delivers a suite of free training programs aimed at educating staff and students on matters concerning inappropriate behaviour, as well as diversity and inclusion.
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Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment - what are the drivers and how can staff respond
For staff
This online course aims to educate university staff about sexual harassment and sexual assault, the policies and practices within the University of Adelaide and the impact of these practices on individuals.
This course is recommended to all university staff, academic and professional, and is a mandatory induction module for staff new to the University.
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"Brief" Recognise & Respond (to Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment/ SASH disclosures) (in person)
For staff and students
This training is run by the University's specialist sexual violence counsellor and provides a brief overview of best practice responses to disclosures of sexual violence, as well as reporting and support options for student victims/survivors. This includes resources and avenues available at the University.
The session runs for1.5 hours and there is plenty of time for questions toward the end of the session.
To register for SASH training please email counselling.centre@adelaide.edu.au with the following details:
- Your name
- Whether you are staff or a student
- Which type of training you would like to book for
- Date of training session
Dates for training are listed below and are subject to availability.
Staff
Training Date Location Time "Brief" Recognise & Respond (to SASH) 13 April 2023 TBC TBC "Brief" Recognise & Respond (to SASH) 8 June 2023 TBC TBC Student
Training Date Location Time "Brief" Recognise & Respond (to SASH) 16 February 2023 BOOKED OUT "Brief" Recognise & Respond (to SASH) 21 February 2023 Roseworthy Campus BOOKED OUT "Brief" Recognise & Respond (to SASH) 22 February 2023 BOOKED OUT "Brief" Recognise & Respond (to SASH) 12 April 2023 TBC TBC -
MATE Bystander Training: Changing Culture (Preventing Sexual Harm) (in person)
For students only
Free three hour workshop for current students.
This is an education and intervention program teaching us all to be leaders in the prevention of sexual violence and harassment.
The program is designed to teach students how to recognize sexual violence in its various forms and have the confidence to speak out and offer help.
Ultimately, we seek to inspire leadership by empowering participants with the tools to feel confident in addressing harmful and abusive behaviour.
(MATE stands for Motivating Action Toward Empowerment and is a project of Griffith University, QLD)
Training Date Location Time MATE Bystander Training - Students General Admission 15 February 2023 Roseworthy BOOKED OUT MATE Bystander Training - Students General Admission 2 May 2023 TBC TBC MATE Bystander Training - Students General Admission 7 June 2023 TBC TBC -
Consent Matters (online)
For staff and students
Boundaries, respect and positive intervention.
To support a respectful and inclusive university environment, we are offering a free online course to all students and staff to help you understand sexual consent and how to recognise situations when consent can and can't be given, whatever your gender or sexuality.
The course helps you think about your own boundaries and how to talk about them. It also provides information and examples of ways you could step in if you see or hear something you're uncomfortable with.
The course is interactive and uses quizzes and scenarios as well as additional information and research resources.
Students and staff are encouraged to complete the course, which is available through MyUni.
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Recognise and Respond to Disclosures (in person)
For staff and students
Building your understanding and confidence in responding appropriately to sexual violence.
As the lead public health unit responding to adult rape and sexual assault in South Australia, Yarrow Place provides training and education to other agencies and workers delivering services to people who have been raped or sexually assaulted.
This includes providing training, information and support to workers in a range of occupations and co-working with other services and working to prevent rape and sexual assault.
Training and education is offered in the following areas:
- recognising and responding to disclosures of rape and sexual assault
- medical service provision
- counselling and therapeutic models of intervention
- trauma informed care and practice.
For more information visit their website, call 1800 817 421 or email HealthYWSWTraining@sa.gov.au
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ALLY training (in person)
For staff and students
ALLY Training workshops aim to raise student and staff awareness of the life experiences, issues and needs of LGBTIQ+ staff and students, as well as information about the role and expectations of being an ALLY Network member.
Topics include:
- Diversity of sexual and gender expression
- Issues and needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTIQ+) students and staff
- Concepts such as homophobia and heterosexism
- The role and expectations of being an ALLY Network member
Training sessions are free and are facilitated by the ALLY Network Convenor. Please see upcoming training dates below, as well as dates for refresher training:
ALLY network training
Location: ECMS IW, 5.57
- Wednesday 15 March 2023, 9am to 11am
- Wednesday 12 April 2023, 10 am to 12 pm
- Wednesday 14 June 2023, 10 am to 12 pm
- Wednesday 9 August 2023, 10am to 12pm
- Wednesday 11 October 2023, 10 am to 12 pm
- Wednesday 13 December 2023, 10 am to 12 pm
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Walk in Rainbow Shoes (online)
For staff and students
This 20 minute module was developed by Pride in Diversity and the Australian Red Cross Blood Service to assist in raising awareness about LGBTIQ inclusion, particularly in the workplace.
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Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Induction Course (online)
For staff and students
The University of Adelaide is a culturally diverse environment.
Your understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s culture, and knowledge of resources and support available at the university will help you to better engage and meet the needs of Aboriginal staff and students.
This induction module forms part of the Tarrkarri Tirrka strategy.
Estimated time to complete course: 30 mins
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Equal Opportunity Induction Course (online)
For staff and students
The University is committed to creating a positive and inclusive environment in which all students and staff are treated fairly and equitably. The EO online course aims to assist with this goal.
This interactive course provides theoretical knowledge and a practical understanding of the following topic areas: equal employment opportunity, anti-discrimination laws, discrimination, harassment, inappropriate relationships and the complaints process.
Please note this course is hosted on an external website and staff will be required to register a new account using their work email address and create a password (password should not be the same as your UofA account).
Estimated time to complete course: 90 mins per module
- All new staff must complete Module 1.
- New people leaders must also complete Module 2.