Working Women’s Centre Tasmania
True workplace safety goes beyond compliance. It’s about creating cultures where everyone can thrive.
Working Women’s Centre Tasmania is a program run by Women’s Legal Service Tasmania in partnership with Worker Assist Tasmania, offers comprehensive support and education to prevent workplace sexual harassment and gendered violence across Tasmania. The program is funded by the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR).
Need support?
If you are experiencing workplace sexual harassment and other workplace issues including workers' right and entitlements, you're not alone. Across Tasmania, our specialist team provides:
Free, confidential legal advice
Legal information
Tailored referrals for support
Legal and non-legal options
Advocacy, support and representation at mediation, conciliation, tribunals, and courts.
We also deliver education for businesses and workers to promote safe, respectful, and inclusive workplaces, and develop industry-specific sexual harassment prevention and gender equality strategies.
Supporting you at work
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This fact sheet helps you with information about looking for work and tells you what questions you can choose not to answer in an interview.
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Find out what support is available if you are experiencing sexual harassment at work.
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This brochure helps you understand workplace sexual harassment and the support we offer.
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Find out how we make workplaces safer through education and advocacy, and how we can support you with workplace issues.
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Under positive duty legislation, you have the legal right to work in an environment free from sexual harassment, sex-based discrimination, sex-based harassment, victimisation and hostile workplace behaviours..
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Employers have a positive obligation to take reasonable and proportionate measures to eliminate sexual harrasment, harrassment on the grounds of sex, sex-based discrimination, victimisation and a hostile work environment as far as possible.
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If you are experiencing with workplace harassment or discrimination, support is available. This fact sheet explains where to get help, understand your rights and access referral services.
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Workplace Justice Visas allow temporary visa holders to stay longer in Australia so they can take legal action about workplace exploitation.
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If you have a client you’d like to refer into our Working Women’s Centre program, you can complete our Client Referral Form here.
Coming Soon!
Leading Safe and Respectful Workplaces
A three-hour workshop for workplace leaders ready to go beyond compliance.
Join us for this highly interactive workshop where you’ll develop the confidence and skills to prevent workplace harassment and gendered violence before they occur.
These workshops are coming very soon! You can register your interest now and we’ll get in touch to make further arrangements.
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This isn’t a lecture about policies. It’s hands-on skills development grounded in evidence-based prevention approaches, behavioural science, and trauma-informed practice.
You’ll leave with practical skills in:
Confident intervention – using the 5 Ds framework to respond effectively to inappropriate behaviour
Trauma-informed response – supporting colleagues who disclose sensitive concerns with care and competence
Creating psychological safety – building trust where people feel genuinely safe to speak up
Inclusive leadership – using power-conscious communication that prevents harm
Systems thinking – embedding prevention in workplace policies and culture
Plus a personalised 90-day prevention action plan to implement immediately.
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This workshop is designed for:
Managers, supervisors, and team leaders
HR professionals and workplace safety officers
Anyone with responsibility for workplace culture and team wellbeing
Maximum 20 participants per session to ensure meaningful interaction and skill practice.
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Duration: 3 hours (including 15-minute break)
Format: Highly interactive with scenario practice, role-play, small group activities, and peer learning. This is experiential learning – you’ll practise the skills, not just hear about them.
Co-facilitation: Led by two experienced practitioners in gendered violence prevention, bringing deep expertise in workplace culture change, trauma-informed practice, and building safe and respectful workplaces.
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Leading Safe and Respectful Workplaces Episode 1
A five-episode series supporting Tasmanian workplaces to understand legal obligations and build safe, respectful, and inclusive environments.
The series is delivered by Working Women’s Centre Tasmania, a program delivered by Women’s Legal Service Tasmania and Worker Assist Tasmania, and funded by the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.
Episode 1 Positive Obligation
With guest Josie Hullick , Director, Northern Territory Anti-Discrimination Commission
This episode explores the proactive legal obligation for employers to prevent sexual harassment and discrimination— not just respond after the fact.
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Our Silence Is Not For Sale
The Our Silence Is Not for Sale campaign, led by Working Women’s Centre Australia, seeks to end the misuse of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) that silence working women who experience sexual harassment and discrimination. The campaign raises awareness of how NDAs can be used to prevent individuals from speaking about misconduct and calls for legal reform to ensure survivors retain autonomy over their experiences. Its goal is to promote transparency, accountability, and safer workplace cultures.
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Leading Safe and Respectful Workplaces Episode 2
Episode 2 Psychological Safety
With guest Jen Weidman (Wild Calm Therapies)
What psychological safety really is — and why it’s essential to prevention
Today, we go beyond buzzwords to unpack how psychological safety enables people to speak up, engage authentically, and interrupt harmful behaviour. Psychological safety is key to preventing harm before it starts.
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Small Steps Safe Workplaces Sexual Harassment Conference
Our annual Small Steps Safe Workplaces Conference in Nipaluna/Hobart is Australia’s leading event on workplace sexual harassment, bringing together the nation’s top experts and thought leaders each November.
Watch this space for more information about Small Steps Safe Workplaces 2026.
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Leading Safe and Respectful Workplaces Episode 3
Episode 3 From Bystander to Upstander
With guests Kathryn Fordyce (Laurel House), and Kate Johnstone (Sexual Assault Support Service)
Witnessing harassment can leave witnesses unsure how to respond. In this episode, three leaders discuss practical ways to intervene, support affected people, and promote accountability.
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Working Women's Centre Australia
Working Women’s Centre Australia is the peak body for Working Women’s Centres, with a Centre in every state and territory. Together, we advocate nationally for safe and fair workplaces for women.
