Support Talk – a how-to on responding to disclosures, for mentors
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Created in partnership between Women’s Health Victoria, a statewide feminist, non-profit organisation working with government, the health sector and the community to improve health outcomes for women (cis and trans inclusive) and gender diverse, and The Aunties, advertising leading mentor movement for women and marginalised genders, this course aims to teach mentors the fundamentals to respond to gender-based violence and discrimination within the advertising industry.
This course is free for a limited time please add to cart to enrol.
This course aims to teach mentors the fundamentals to respond to disclosures of gender-based violence and discrimination within the advertising industry.
It unpacks what gender-based violence and looks like within the workplace and provides industry context through relevant scenarios. Support Talk also explores potential instances where someone also might disclose family violence.
On completion of this workshop you will have:
- A solid base knowledge on what gender-based discrimination and violence is.
- An understanding of how it relates to the advertising industry.
- Increased confidence to provide an initial response to disclosures.
- Exploring how family violence links to the workplave
- Tools and strategies to ensure you can respond effectively.
Who is it for?
Anyone in advertising who mentors. Mentor roles can take many forms — within structured programs like The Aunties, but it’s also highly relevant for managers including: senior leaders, managers and human resource staff working in the industry. As well as anyone interested in leading change for gender equity in an advertising workplace.
How does it work?
- 40-60 minute online course
- Short-hand content, informal quizzes, accompanied by a series of training videos.
- Pause and return anytime.
- Certificate issued upon completion.
Anything I need to know prior?
Nothing! Only a desire to provide a safe and supportive space for someone who might feel comfortable to disclose a potential instance of gender-based discrimination to you, including bullying or sexual harassment.
Why should I do it?
Ultimately you never know if, or when someone might disclose to you. Being ready and empowered to respond to these situations will ensure the person disclosing feels heard and validated, while also ensuring you have support options too.
Creating spaces for safe and supportive conversations leads to positive change, and builds an industry culture where violence and discrimination of any kind is not tolerated.