Preventing Gender-Based Violence in Higher Education
Delivered in-person
About the course
The National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence (GBV) requires providers to take a whole-of-organisation, evidence-based approach to prevention. Standard 3 specifically requires the delivery of ongoing, comprehensive prevention education and training developed through collaboration with experts in the prevention of gender-based violence.
This workshop equips university leaders and staff with the knowledge and practical tools to meet those obligations and build a culture of prevention across their institution.
Who is this for?
Senior leaders, managers, student-facing staff, residential college staff, student services professionals, equity and diversity practitioners, and WHS professionals in higher education providers.
What you'll learn
After completing this workshop you will have:
a clear understanding of gender-based violence, its drivers and prevalence in tertiary settings
knowledge of the National Code obligations, including the seven standards and the role of the GBV Regulator
an understanding of the positive duty and how it applies in higher education contexts
practical frameworks for identifying and addressing psychosocial risk factors linked to gender-based violence
skills to recognise early warning signs and intervene as an active bystander
tools for embedding prevention into governance, policy and day-to-day practice.
What you'll take away
A GBV Prevention Planning Checklist aligned to the seven National Code standards
A practical guide to active bystander strategies in higher education settings
A framework for mapping psychosocial risks related to gender-based violence.
Workshop details
Format: In-person (face-to-face) at your campus or virtually via Zoom or MS Teams
Length: 3 hours with a 15-minute break
Participants: Up to 25 (recommended maximum 20)
Approach: Content presentation, case studies, group exercises and facilitated discussion
Customisation: Content can be tailored to your institution with relevant data, case studies and policy context.
