Discrimination is not always wrong but unfair discrimination
can be unlawful. This section outlines the types of
discrimination that are against the law and where unlawful
discrimination can occur.
The principles of equal opportunity encourage the detection
and elimination of discrimination, victimisation and sexual
harassment, and to promote a state of equality in
government, business and across the wider South Australian
community.
The Equal Opportunity Commission provides various education,
training and consultancy services. We also provide and
awareness raising workshops to better equip people to be
able to prevent and or deal with problems should they arise.
Equal Opportunity Commission initiatives are designed to
improve efforts to ensure workplaces are free from
discrimination, to identify issues, criteria and barriers
that contribute to discrimination and explore strategies to
enhance public awareness of discrimination.
Equal opportunity is not only about compliance with legal
procedure, but also good management practice. This section
provides a gateway to information on diversity principles
and their integration into appropriate workplace plans and
activities.
Preventing workplace bullying, discrimination and harassment
Recommended for: nonsupervisory employees
This workshop is designed to help people identify inappropriate behaviour, deal with it quickly, and effectively, while treating all staff involved fairly to ensure ongoing healthy working relationships.
The aims of the workshop are to learn about:
Leading workplace Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Recommended for: Directors, HR consultants, managers, supervisors and team leaders.
Organisational success in the 21st Century depends on innovation and agility, which in turn require us to be open to diverse perspectives, experiences and thinking.
The aims of the workshop are to learn about:
about the role of leadership, team and organisational culture in building and maintaining equity, diversity and inclusion in your workplace.
Equality or diversity and inclusion – How does your organisation stack up?
At the EOC we work with a range of businesses and organisations in South Australia who want to be proactive about equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. These businesses typically find they are:
• At risk of receiving complaints of discrimination or harassment
• Spending time and money on managing complaints
• Not sure if their business is taking advantage of the benefits of equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. This could include more diverse and innovative approaches to problem solving, stronger team collaboration or better understanding the needs of a broader customer base.
Follow this link and answer just 6 questions. If you answer no to any of them, your business’s workplace culture may need a helping hand. That’s where Equal Opportunity Consulting can help.
By working with our EO Consulting team, your business will have insight into what needs to change in your workplace and how you can make it happen.
Dr Niki Vincent
Commissioner for Equal Opportunity (South Australia)
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