Training
The Commission’s training seeks to increase learners’ knowledge and understanding of human rights and to empower individuals to exercise their own rights and respect the rights of others. This approach emphasises how human rights are achieved. Essentially, in our training, we convert the human rights principles and laws into effective practice.
Please note: The Commission’s fee-for-service training is not currently available for individuals.
Free e-learning courses
An introduction to human rights This e-learning course was designed to provide a basic introduction to human rights and responsibilities. The course covers the following content: What are human rights? What are the key features and principles of human rights? Who is responsible for protecting human...
28 January, 2021
Our approach
Who we are The Australian Human Rights Commission (the Commission) is Australia's national human rights institution, established in 1986 by legislation of the federal Parliament. The Commission’s operations are determined independently of the government through the President and Commissioners. The...
28 January, 2021
Customised training
If our standard training packages do not meet need your organisation’s needs, the Commission may be able to customise a training module for you. The Commission offers face-to-face training (in person or via webinar), e-learning and blended training programs (a combination of both e-learning and face...
12 February, 2021
Age discrimination training
The Commission delivers two training packages in the area of age discrimination: Upholding the rights of older workers (half-day workshop) Upholding the rights of older workers (e-learning course) Upholding the rights of older workers (face-to-face) Training Overview This half-day workshop aims to...
9 February, 2021
Disability rights training
The Commission delivers two training packages in the area of disability rights: Disability awareness (half-day workshop) Upholding the rights of people with disability (one day workshop) Disability awareness Training Overview This half-day workshop aims to enhance participants' general understanding...
9 February, 2021
Race discrimination training
PLEASE NOTE: The Commission is currently in the process of re-developing its anti-racism training package. We expect this to be completed by early 2022. The Commission will deliver an Anti-racism eLearning course. Anti-racism (e-learning) Course overview This e-learning course aims to improve...
9 February, 2021
Sexual harassment prevention training
PLEASE NOTE: The Commission is currently in the process of re-developing its sexual harassment prevention training packages. We expect this to be completed by early 2022. The Commission's re-developed training packages will include: Understanding the nature, drivers and impacts of sexual harassment...
9 February, 2021
Managing challenging interactions training
Training Overview This half-day workshop aims to enhance participants confidence and ability to respond to conflict in a workplace environment. The training is tailored to the types of conflict and challenges faced by employees in their specific workplace. Participants gain a deeper awareness of...
9 February, 2021
Appropriate workplace behaviour
Training Overview This half-day workshop aims to enhance participants general understanding of appropriate workplace behaviour and ability to respond to instances of inappropriate behaviour in the workplace. Participants gain a deeper awareness of inappropriate behaviours such as discrimination...
9 February, 2021
Contact Officer training
Training Overview This full-day workshop aims to enhance participants' general understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a contact officers and upskill participants to be able to effectively respond to allegations of bullying, harassment and discrimination in the workplace. Key content...
9 February, 2021
