ADCQ education sessions - January to June 2010

The Commission will conduct the following sessions at level 17, 53 Albert Street, Brisbane, in the first half of 2010:

Information about ADCQ education sessions and the registration form are available in print friendly format using the links below:

• ADCQ education sessions January to June 2010 (61 KB)
• Registration form for sessions January to June 2010 (33 KB)

Private education - sessions at your premises

Many of these courses can be delivered in your workplace. If you have eight or more people for a session, you may want us to come to you. Fees are:

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Calendar January to June 2010

Tracking Your Rights (A&TSI education) Tuesday 16 February 2010, 10 am – 12 pm Venue: level 17, 53 Albert Street, Brisbane
This course introduces the Tracking Your Rights information resource and informs participants about their rights and protection under the Act.
Recommended for	Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and agencies
Time	Two hours
Cost	Free
Course content	How to recognise unlawful discrimination, sexual harassment and vilification | Options for resolving discrimination - individually, as a community and the legal approach | Case scenarios
Introduction to the Act Thursday 25 February 2010, 9 am – 1 pm Venue: level 17, 53 Albert Street, Brisbane
This course gives an overview of the law in Queensland. No previous knowledge is needed, and the session has been designed to allow for questions and discussion.
Recommended for	Anyone needing basic information about discrimination law
Time	Half day
Cost	$150.00 per person *
Course content	definitions of discrimination, sexual harassment, vilification and victimisation | direct and indirect discrimination | vicarious liability and reasonable steps | exemptions | complaint handling
Introduction to the Act for Community Organisations Thursday 4 March 2010, 9am – 1pm Venue: level 17, 53 Albert Street, Brisbane
This course is designed for people working in community organisations, and gives an overview of discrimination law in Queensland. The session allows time for questions and discussion.
For	Community organisation workers needing basic information about discrimination law.
Time	Half day
Cost	Free
Course content	definitions of discrimination, sexual harassment, vilification and victimisation | direct and indirect discrimination | vicarious liability and reasonable steps | exemptions | complaint handling
The Contact Officer: Introductory Thursday 18 March 2010, 9am –1pm Venue: level 17, 53 Albert Street, Brisbane
This course looks at the role of the Contact Officer in the workplace.
Recommended for	Anyone thinking about taking on the role, human resource staff, recently appointed Contact Officers and occupational health and safety officers. We also recommend that you're familiar with your organisation's policies and procedures and that you've attended our course on discrimination law.
Time	Half day
Cost	$150.00 per person *
Course content	a quick review of discrimination law | the impact of discrimination and harassment | the role of the Contact Officer | options for dealing with complaints | case scenario discussion
The Contact Officer: Advanced Thursday 8 April 2010, 9am – 1pm Venue: level 17, 53 Albert Street, Brisbane
This session is delivered using a six part case study as the basis for small group discussion.
Recommended for	Contact Officers, policy officers and human resource managers. We also recommend that you've attended the introductory course, and that you're familiar with your organisation's policies and procedures.
Time	Half day
Cost	$150.00 per person *
Course content	review of the Contact Officer role | record keeping | vicarious liability, duty of care, confidentiality | the investigation process | quality control issues
Introduction to the Act for Community Organisations Thursday 22 April 2010, 9am – 1pm Venue: level 17, 53 Albert Street, Brisbane
This course is designed for people working in community organisations, and gives an overview of discrimination law in Queensland. The session allows time for questions and discussion.
For	Community organisation workers needing basic information about discrimination law.
Time	Half day
Cost	Free
Course content	definitions of discrimination, sexual harassment, vilification and victimisation | direct and indirect discrimination | vicarious liability and reasonable steps | exemptions | complaint handling
Introduction to the Act for Managers Thursday 29 April 2010, 9am – 1pm Venue: level 17, 53 Albert Street, Brisbane
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Recommended for	managers, supervisors and human resource personnel
Time	Half day
Cost	$150.00 per person *
Course content
Introduction to the Act Thursday 6 May 2010, 9 am – 1 pm Venue: level 17, 53 Albert Street, Brisbane
This course gives an overview of the law in Queensland. No previous knowledge is needed, and the session has been designed to allow for questions and discussion.
Recommended for	Anyone needing basic information about discrimination law
Time	Half day
Cost	$150.00 per person *
Course content	definitions of discrimination, sexual harassment, vilification and victimisation | direct and indirect discrimination | vicarious liability and reasonable steps | exemptions | complaint handling
Investigating Complaints Thursday 13 May 2010, 9am – 4pm Venue: level 17, 53 Albert Street, Brisbane
This course offers you the chance to consider and discuss the best way for complaints to be investigated in your workplace. The session will not accredit you as an investigator.
Recommended for	Human resource practitioners and complaints investigators
Time	Full day
Cost	$300.00 per person *
Course content	principles of fairness | composition of complaints | the investigator's role | steps in an investigation | the xyz investigation activity
Fairness — Everyone's Business Thursday 27 May 2010, 9am – 4pm Venue: level 17, 53 Albert Street, Brisbane
This is a full day course which will give you the information and tools to run a session in your own workplace on discrimination issues. The session is based on a cd-rom kit produced by the Commission which contains everything you need for a two hour session, including a Powerpoint presentation, visual scenarios, activities, sections of the Act, tips for trainers, handouts and a comprehensive trainer's guide. You will also have the opportunity to buy the kit after the session.;
Recommended for	Workplace trainers, human resource practitioners and others needing to present sessions on discrimination law in the workplace. Some knowledge of discrimination law would be an advantage, but is not essential.
Time	Full day
Cost	$300.00 per person *
Course content	planning a session | getting started | the law | activities and case studies and how to use them | dealing with questions | using resources
The Contact Officer: Introductory Thursday 3 June 2010, 9am – 1pm Venue: level 17, 53 Albert Street, Brisbane
This course looks at the role of the Contact Officer in the workplace.
Recommended for	Anyone thinking about taking on the role, human resource staff, recently appointed Contact Officers and occupational health and safety officers. We also recommend that you're familiar with your organisation's policies and procedures and that you've attended our course on discrimination law.
Time	Half day
Cost	$150.00 per person *
Course content	a quick review of discrimination law | the impact of discrimination and harassment | the role of the Contact Officer | options for dealing with complaints | case scenario discussion
The Contact Officer: Advanced Thursday 17 June2010, 9am – 1pm Venue: level 17, 53 Albert Street, Brisbane
This session is delivered using a six part case study as the basis for small group discussion.
Recommended for	Contact Officers, policy officers and human resource managers. We also recommend that you've attended the introductory course, and that you're familiar with your organisation's policies and procedures.
Time	Half day
Cost	$150.00 per person *
Course content	review of the Contact Officer role | record keeping | vicarious liability, duty of care, confidentiality | the investigation process | quality control issues

* Prices valid 1/7/2009 to 30/6/2010