Elevate Consulting Partners

🎊Celebrating 1 year since Positive Duty enforcement and creating safer workplaces for over 90 000 employees🎊 One year ago, the Positive Duty became enforceable in Australia, marking a transformative shift in how businesses across Australia approach workplace safety, respect, and inclusion. Today, we're proud to reflect on this milestone, our involvement developing the positive duty compliance framework for the Australian Human Rights Commission, and the incredible impact achieved by Elevate Consulting Partners alongside our clients and partners. Over the past 12 months, our multidisciplinary team has supported businesses foster safe, respectful, and inclusive workplaces, reaching over 90,000 employees! 💼👩💻👨💻 Through executive leadership briefings, tailored respect at work training programs, workplace culture assessments, and our trauma-informed anonymous reporting platform, we've partnered with organisations to not only comply with legal obligations but to go beyond compliance, creating environments where every individual feels valued and empowered. We couldn’t be prouder of the collective effort of our team, clients, and stakeholders who made this possible. Here are some insights we shared with Channel Ten last year #positiveduty #safespaceelevate #intersectionality #psychologicalsafety

Today, on Human Rights Day, we reflect on an incredible 12 months since the official launch of Elevate, spearheaded by the inspiring Emeritus Professor Gillian Triggs, the former Assistant Secretary-General, Assistant High Commissioner for Protection, UNHCR. 🌍 In just one year, we’ve made significant strides in advocating human rights across critical areas: ☑️ Right to a Safe and Healthy Workplace ☑️ Right to Self-Determination ☑️ First Nations Justice ☑️ Intersectional Gender Equity ☑️ Freedom from Racial Discrimination ☑️ Freedom from Arbitrary Detention ☑️ Raising the Age of Criminal Responsibility ☑️ Alternatives to police as mental health first responders These issues lie at the heart of a fair and just society, and we’re immensely proud of the impact our work has had so far. We've also launched SafeSpace@elevate to support organisations eliminate harassment, bullying and discrimination. As we continue this journey, we are grateful for the support of all those championing these causes alongside us. Together, we are driving meaningful change and ensuring that human rights remain at the forefront of every conversation. Here’s to building a better, fairer future for all! Watch our insightful conversation with Professor Triggs here: https://lnkd.in/gphWXh58

🌈 New ANROWS Report Highlights the Experiences of LGBTQ Young People and Sexual Harassment 🌈 Another alarming report from ANROWS sheds light on the experiences of LGBTQ young people in the context of sexual harassment. The national study undertaken with over 1000 young people aged 14 to 30 years shows that 77% of LGBTQ young people have faced workplace sexual harassment, including inappropriate comments, intrusive questions, and jokes about their identities. This important research underscores the urgent need for intersectional approaches to tackle these challenges, particularly in workplaces where diverse voices and experiences must be respected and protected. At Elevate, we are working closely with organisations to understand the experiences of LGBTIQ workers through trauma-informed focus groups, interviews and surveys. From these insights, we are developing tailored strategies, including bespoke training and education, to address their experiences and prevent harm, fostering workplaces where every individual feels safe, respected, and valued. Through our anonymous reporting platform SafeSpace@elevate we support businesses to empower employees with intersecting identities to speak out about harmful workplace behaviours and seek trauma-informed support. Creating meaningful change requires listening, understanding, and acting. Together, we can build workplaces that truly celebrate and protect diversity.

💡 Transform Your Leadership in 2025: Join Our Workshops! 💡 The workplace of tomorrow demands visionary leaders who inspire, innovate, and create inclusive cultures. That’s why we are thrilled to offer dynamic workshops in 2025, designed to elevate your leadership and your organisation to new heights. Our 2025 Leadership Workshops include: 🔹 The Inclusive Leader’s Playbook: Strategies to lead with empathy, equity, and impact. 🔹 The Culture Code: Mastering cross-cultural leadership for diverse teams, customers and stakeholders. 🔹 Unmasking Bias: How society shapes our decisions and how to reshape them to create a more level playing field. 🔹 Innovation Through Diversity: Turning differences into breakthrough ideas in technology and business. 🗓️ Whether you’re a people leader, HR expert, or aspiring executive, these workshops designed by Dr Varina Michaels are packed with actionable insights to help you foster inclusive cultures, tackle systemic barriers, and lead boldly into the future. 📩 Ready to join the movement? Let’s connect and make 2025 your most impactful year yet: success@elevateconsultingpartners.com.au

☄️ Elevate is proud to be supporting the hospitality industry in strengthening workplace culture☄️ As featured in Australian Institute of Company Directors Magazine, Elevate is partnering with the Australian Restaurant & Cafe Association to drive meaningful change across the sector. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gT6WxM_Z Elevate are providing expert support to hospitality businesses, helping them create safe and respectful workplaces. Our comprehensive services include ☑️ interactive education and training ☑️ cultural health checks ☑️policy development ☑️independent anonymous reporting support All tailored to meet the unique needs of hospitality venues. Get in touch today to see how we can help your business thrive in a safe and inclusive environment! success@elevateconsultingpartners.com.au Wes Lambert CPA, FGIA, CAE, MAICD Australian Restaurant & Cafe Association Night Time Industries Association (Australia) Mick Gibb

Congratulations to our dear friends at Elizabeth Broderick & Co on the release of the Rio Tinto Everyday Respect Progress Review Report. We continue to be inspired by your leadership on workplace culture! In light of the findings, we've shared insights with HRD Australia on addressing backlash against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Key strategies include: 💡 Authentic Leadership Commitment: Ensure that the board, CEO, and C-suite leaders genuinely reaffirm their dedication to DEI, demonstrating its importance throughout the organisation. 💡 Data-Driven Communication: Utilise data and evidence to highlight the benefits of DEI, such as improved innovation, productivity, and workplace safety. This approach helps counter misconceptions and underscores the tangible advantages of diverse and inclusive environments. 💡 Addressing Misconceptions: Engage with employees to understand their concerns and provide clear information to dispel myths about DEI initiatives, fostering a culture of inclusion and respect. 💡 Embrace storytelling: use real life case studies to demonstrate how DEI programs have positively impacted individuals and teams in the workforce By implementing these measures, organisations can effectively navigate resistance and cultivate a more inclusive workplace culture. https://lnkd.in/gDxSCbdF

🌟 Driving Gender Equality in Australian Workplaces – With Intersectionality at the Core 🌟 Australia is set to lead the way in workplace gender equality with new legislation requiring organisations with 500+ employees to set measurable targets to improve outcomes. This initiative will drive progress in critical areas such as: - Gender pay gap reduction - Flexible working arrangements - Representation in leadership - Addressing sexual harassment Employers will have three years to improve or achieve their chosen targets, ensuring focused action while addressing the broader complexities of inequality. By embedding intersectionality into strategies, workplaces can ensure no one is left behind in the pursuit of equality. Australia is taking a bold step forward, becoming the first country globally to require businesses to commit to gender equality targets. However, traditional gender equality measures often disproportionately benefit some women, overlooking the unique barriers faced by women with intersecting identities. This includes women from different cultural backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ women, neurodiverse women, women living with a disability and women from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. An intersectional approach is essential to ensure these targets drive meaningful change for ALL women to have access to the same opportunities.  Reach out to discuss how we can support your gender equity efforts: success@elevateconsultingpartners.com.au Dr Varina Michaels Ajay Venkatesan Prabha Gulati Amy Rogers

We are thrilled to announce that Dr Varina Michaels is joining our team at Elevate Consulting Partners! 🎉 Dr. Michaels brings an exceptional blend of academic expertise and practical leadership, with a PhD in Intersectional Identities from UNSW Business School and over 12 years of global experience in People Strategy, Intercultural Management, and Diversity and Inclusion (IMDI). As a thought leader, international speaker, and inclusive changemaker, Dr. Michaels has collaborated with governments, multinational corporations, and community organisations worldwide. Currently, she also serves as Visiting Professor of Intercultural Management at IESEG School of Management in France. If that wasn't impressive enough, Dr. Michaels is the Executive Director of Women of Colour Australia, championing workplace representation and inclusion for Women of Colour across the nation. ✨ We are excited to have Dr. Michaels on board to further elevate our mission of driving safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces and communities through an intersectional lens. Welcome to the team, Dr. Michaels! 🎉 https://lnkd.in/gp5D_VmQ #Leadership #DiversityAndInclusion #InterculturalManagement #ElevateConsultingPartners #PeopleStrategy #TeamGrowth

🚨 New Research Highlights Alarming Rates of Workplace Harassment Among Migrant Women in Australia 🚨 Unions NSW has released powerful new research surveying 3,000 migrant women, revealing that over half (51%) have faced workplace sexual harassment. This stark finding highlights a pressing need for change in how workplaces address safety and support for migrant workers. Industry Breakdown of Harassment Rates: 🔹 Construction: 82% – the highest reported incidence 🔹 Horticulture: 53% 🔹 Hospitality: 51% 🔹 Retail: 50% 🔹 Cleaning: 42% Yet again, the research shows that most women don’t speak up after an incident. An alarming 75% of migrant women did not report sexual harassment, pointing to the added barriers faced by migrant women, often in particularly vulnerable positions. Prevention and response measures must be tailored for them, with accessible, trauma-informed, and culturally safe anonymous reporting pathways. This is why we developed SafeSpace@elevate—an anonymous reporting platform designed to support businesses of all sizes in providing inclusive, accessible, and safe channels for reporting and addressing harassment. https://lnkd.in/gJdapxSV It’s time for real action. At Elevate Consulting Partners, we’re here to help companies build environments where every worker feels safe, supported, and empowered to speak up. Mark Morey Bronwyn Herbert Leonie Thorne Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Dr Varina Michaels Nyadol Nyuon OAM Khayshie Tilak Ramesh Brenda Gaddi Sapphire Parsons Ajay Venkatesan https://lnkd.in/gMHFqNUP

The new WGEA results are in. Here's what employers need to know about how Respect@Work is going. There's still much to be done to move from a reactive approach to long-term culture change required for the positive duty...   Read more about: 💡 The positive duty - https://lnkd.in/dhGmkWeP 💡 Respect@Work training -https://lnkd.in/gyz6tUcC 💡 Anonymous and identified reporting and support -https://lnkd.in/gGX2MAMa