4.1 Our workplace is free from sexual harassment bullying and discrimination

In the last 12 months we have not had any complaints of sexual harassment at the City. Incidents of workplace bullying shared via our Gender+ Survey were in the most part incidents of incivility. However we acknowledge that not all issues will be reported.

Act on harassment and bullying and follow up on incidents be they small or large and make sure the victim is ok and feeling supported all the way through the process even if they don't feel comfortable making a formal complaint.

We are committed and invested in building a safe and inclusive workplace for all employees. Despite having no incidents of sexual harassment we will continue to ensure appropriate training and supports to maintain a preventative approach to sexual harassment and all forms of gender - based harassment bullying and discrimination in the workplace.

Objective 4.1.1

Keep building and improving our whole - of - organisation commitment to eliminate all forms of harassment bullying and sexual harassment in the workplace.

We have achieved measurable progress when it comes to eliminating workplace bullying and harassment since we acknowledged and accepted the findings of The Commission of Inquiry into the Greater Geelong Council in 2015. However we are committed to continuing to improve our organisation's culture.

Objective 4.1.2

Build capacity and raise awareness across our workforce of the impacts of gender - based violence and violence against women and their children

Family violence and gender - based violence are still prevalent across our community. Undoubtedly many of our employees may know someone who is experiencing such violence or are currently experiencing it themselves. As such we want to ensure that our organisation is responsive understanding and supportive.