Women's Rights at Work Training

Build your knowledge. Strengthen your advocacy. Support women at work.

The Women’s Rights at Work one-day training course is designed for people who support, represent, advocate and campaign for women in the workplace.

This practical course gives participants a clear understanding of:

    • The rights and protections available to women workers

    • The legislative options and frameworks you can draw on to support women workers 

Who should attend?

This course is ideal for:

    • Industrial Officers

    • Organisers

    • Delegates

    • Union Women’s Officers

    • Women’s Advocates

Whether you're new to these roles or looking to refresh your knowledge, this training will give you the tools and confidence to advocate effectively for women at work.

Why this training matters:

Legislative changes at both the state and federal level have significantly expanded the rights of women workers in recent years. This course consolidates information on the rights and safety of women workers in State and Federal legislation into a practical, accessible format that helps you stay informed and ready to support women at work.

What the course covers:

You’ll gain a working knowledge of key workplace laws and how they apply to real-world scenarios, including:

Fair Work Act:

• Pregnancy and return-to-work rights

• Parental leave and flexible work entitlements

• Dealing with sexual harassment and discrimination

Human Rights Legislation (State & Federal):

    • The new positive duty obligations for employers

    • Protections against discrimination, harassment, and victimisation

    • Addressing hostile working environments

Victorian Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004:

    • How to use OHS laws to tackle work-related gendered violence including sexual harassment

New workplace rights:

    • Transparency obligations

    • Insecure and casualised work protections

What people have said about the course:

"I struggle with classroom learning so much and this was one of the most engaging training sessions I have ever experienced."

"It was super interactive and I feel very confident with speaking to members about the issues."

"Now I have a better understanding, I can help my clients with this information & where they need to go."

"It was great! In depth and really worthwhile."

Course details:

Time: 9.30am - 4.30pm

Duration: One day

Cost: $150 + GST 

We run the course throughout the year at Victorian Trades Hall Council or you can contact us to request in-house training. Upcoming dates are listed below - RSVP to secure your place.

If you have any questions please email [email protected] 

To make an enquiry about in-house Women's Rights at Work training course click here.