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This resource provides information for Volunteering Involving Organisations about sexual harassment in the context of volunteering. It explains what sexual harassment is, outlines organisational responsibilities, and highlights policies and practices that help prevent and respond to incidents.

The guide supports organisations to meet their duty of care and legal obligations, noting that some liability and legislative information is specific to Victoria.

Benefits for volunteer managers

  • supports understanding of sexual harassment and legal obligations.
  • helps organisations prevent and respond to incidents appropriately.
  • supports volunteer safety, wellbeing and duty of care.
  • reduces organisational risk through clear policies and processes.

How to apply this resource

This guide is most useful when developing or reviewing policies, training staff and volunteers, responding to incidents or complaints, or strengthening organisational approaches to safety and wellbeing.

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Volunteering Victoria is the state peak body for volunteering, focusing on advocacy, sector development and the promotion of volunteering.

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