Active Bystander Action: Ending Harassment, Disrespect & Hostility

Practise safer interventions using Direct, Distract, Delegate, Delay and Document, with clear boundaries around consent and immediate safety.

Active Bystander Action: Ending Harassment, Disrespect & Hostility

Practise safer interventions using Direct, Distract, Delegate, Delay and Document, with clear boundaries around consent and immediate safety.

For

All staff, managers and frontline teams

Learning outcomes

Select a safe 5D response rather than escalating an unsafe confrontation
Support affected colleagues without taking control away from them
Use confidential reporting and handle documentation lawfully

Delivery options

15-minute scenario-based micro-course
60-minute workshop with anonymous scenario polls
2-hour roleplay and script-practice session

Educational draft for review, not legal advice, accreditation or proof of compliance. Confirm current Commonwealth, state or territory law and relevant industrial instruments. Training supports, but does not replace, effective risk controls. Suggested learning durations and refresh reviews are programme recommendations, not universal statutory requirements.

Outline

1. Daily practice and worker voice

Select a safe 5D response rather than escalating an unsafe confrontationtext
Support affected colleagues without taking control away from themtext
Use confidential reporting and handle documentation lawfullytext

2. Scenario lab and practical tools

Decision scenario: choose a safer responsetext
Workplace toolkit and action commitmenttext

3. Knowledge check

Apply the learning: four-question assessmentquiz