Create a safe, inclusive and respectful community at La Trobe by completing Training from Respect this Semester 2. This essential online training supports our shared commitment to preventing sexual harm and building a culture of respect for everyone.
Training sessions:
Responding to Disclosures of Gender-based Violence (online)
This 1-hour workshop includes contemporary content delivered by students for students. It equips you with the skills to:
- Recognise gender-based violence, including sexual harm
- Respond supportively and without judgement if someone discloses that they are experiencing harm
- Refer someone on to support, including appropriate pathways and processes
Who can register:
While tailored for students in leadership roles, this training is open to all students.
Session times:
Wednesday 22 July, 4pm – 5pm
Thursday 30 July, 4pm – 5pm
Wednesday 5 August, 4pm – 5pm
Thursday 13 August, 4pm – 5pm
Content Note: This training contains discussion of gender-based violence, including sexual harm and family violence, and may be distressing for some people. Participants are advised to make their own assessment on the suitability of this workshop.
Developing Disability Confidence (online)
Disability means different things to different people and those views shape how we include others and who we include. In this session, you’ll learn why we think of disability in different ways, discover some of La Trobe’s disability support services, and discover some practical ways to build your disability confidence.
Who can register:
This session is specifically designed for beginners and those new to disability and is open to all students, staff and placement hosts, with or without disability.
Session time:
Thursday 20 August 11am – 12pm
Intro to Neurodiversity (online)
Neurodiversity means recognising and valuing the different ways we learn, communicate, and experience the world. In this session you’ll learn more about neurodiversity language, La Trobe’s neurodiversity services and supports, and practical tips for neuroinclusive practice.
Who can register:
This session is specifically designed for beginners and those new to neurodiversity. The session will be run online via Teams and is open to all students, staff and placement hosts – neurodiverse, neuro-questioning, or just curious!
Session time:
Wednesday 12 August 11am – 12pm
About your presenters:
The Respect at La Trobe team works to support and uphold a safe, healthy, respectful, and inclusive environment for study or work at La Trobe. We offer a range of free, evidence based professional development training options to support respect and well-being for students and staff.
Please get in touch via respect@latrobe.edu.au if you would like to discuss our training.
Participants will receive a certificate and can add the training to your resume.
