Private education - sessions at your premises

Commission staff can come to your workplace or office to provide education sessions for your organisation. Sessions can be tailored to suit your needs, but are based on the list of sessions below. Recommended size for groups attending is between 8 and 25 participants.

What does a session include?

• preparation and presentation of the session
• information kit for each participant
• use of videos and PowerPoint slides
• small group activities and case studies

Cost (includes GST)*

An invoice is forwarded on completion of the session.

* Prices valid 1/7/11 to 30/6/12

Session outlines

Session outlines

Introduction to the Anti-Discrimination Act two hours
This brief session gives a snap shot of the Act. It provides participants with a general appreciation of the scope and intent of the legislation.
Session content	role of the Commission | grounds of discrimination | sexual harassment | vilification | complaints process.
Introduction to the Anti-Discrimination Act four hours
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.
Session content	grounds of discrimination | vilification | sexual harassment | workplace harassment | the role of the Commission | complaint handling | exemptions | vicarious liability and reasonable steps.
Tracking Your Rights (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education session) two hours
This course introduces the Tracking Your Rights information resource and informs participants about their rights and protection under the Act and is recommended for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and agencies.
Session content	grounds of discrimination | what you can do about sexual harassment, discrimination and racial abuse | discrimination at work, school, hospitals, when accessing goods and services and the justice system| how to make a complaint to the Commission.
Introduction to the Anti-Discrimination Act for Managers four hours
This course will provide managers and supervisors with an understanding of the objectives of the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 and of their responsibilities under the Act, particularly in relation to vicarious liability. The course aims to assist organisations in creating discrimination and harassment free workplaces. Recommended for human resource practitioners, managers and supervisors.
Recruitment and Selection four hours
Recommended for those needing an understanding of recruitment and selection within the framework of the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act 1991.
Course content	framework of the Act | exemptions relating to employment | pre-employment testing | merit principle | duty statement, selection criteria | advertising, application forms | short listing and interviewing, requests for unnecessary information | small group activity - drawing up a job description, selection criteria, and interview questions
Managing Complaints under the Anti-Discrimination Act four hours
This course offers the chance to consider and discuss the best way for complaints to be managed in the workplace. It is recommended for human resource practitioners and staff who may be involved in the complaint management process.
Session content	the principles of natural justice and procedural fairness | collection and analysis of information | decision making in relation to complaints | finalising a complaint and documentation | case study discussion.
Fairness – Everyone’s Business seven hours
This course shows participants how to get the best out of their Fairness – Everyone’s Business training package. It provides participants with the skills to run a session in the workplace on discrimination issues and is recommended for workplace trainers and human resource practitioners. The Fairness package, produced by the ADCQ is available for purchase for $562.00* (incl GST) and contains everything you need for a two hour session, including a Power Point presentation, visual scenarios, activities, tips for trainers, handouts and a comprehensive trainer's guide. Some knowledge of discrimination law is an advantage, but not essential. * Price valid from 1/7/2011 to 30/6/2012.
Contact Officer seven hours
This course provides information about the role of the contact officer in the workplace. It uses case studies to identify issues commonly encountered in the role. We recommend that participants are familiar with their organisation's policies and procedures.
Session content	quick review of discrimination law | impact of discrimination and harassment | role of the contact officer | options for dealing with complaints | case scenario discussion | record keeping | vicarious liability, duty of care, confidentiality | quality control issues.
Contact Officer: Refresher four hours
This course has been designed specifically for current Contact Officers, to help address the challenges that have come up during the job and to build on skills needed in the role. The course is recommended for current Contact Officers. We also strongly recommend that you have done the full day Contact Officer course.
Session content	review of the Contact Officer role | review of discrimination law | skills development activity | dilemmas and how to deal with them.
Introduction to the Anti-Discrimination Act (for Community Organisations) four hours
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.
Session content	grounds of discrimination | vilification | vicarious liability | sexual harassment | workplace harassment | an update on recent changes to the law as well as the role of the Commission

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