Respect at UQ for Staff

We all have the right to be safe and respected at University and in all aspects of our lives.

All staff at UQ are required to complete Respect at UQ for Staff: Creating Safer Communities for Everyone training on an annual basis. 

The module will take approximately 60 minutes and can be completed via workday.

If you have concerns about the impact of completing the module on your wellbeing you can request a deferral or a modified version of the module by submitting a Respect at UQ Training Adjustment Request. You can also access support through the Safer Communities Service or via EAP.

Request an adjustment

It is important that we all understand how we can contribute to a culture of consent and respect, and how we can best support someone who has experienced gender-based violence.

The content of the Respect at UQ for Staff module has been developed with input from subject matter specialists, along with staff and students, and is designed to give members of the UQ community safe, practical information about:
•    understanding and recognising gender-based violence
•    understanding healthy relationships and consent
•    knowing how to safely intervene when witnessing gender-based violence
•    knowing how to respond to disclosures of gender-based violence

See a summary of the Respect at UQ for Staff module

Why was this module introduced?

As of 2026, the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence 2025 has been introduced to higher education in recognition of the prevalence and impacts of gender-based violence across Australian universities. This legislation includes the provision for all university staff to receive annual training on the prevention of, and response to gender-based violence, providing an opportunity for us all to learn together to shape a safer future for our community.

The University of Queensland (UQ) is firmly committed to fostering a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all members of our community – including students, staff, and visitors.

How can I access the module?

I’m worried about completing the module. What support is available?

Conversations about gender-based violence are important but they can be personally challenging as well. Sometimes these topics can raise thoughts and feelings about past experiences we have had.  

The Respect at UQ for Staff module has been designed as a safe, educational tool. The content of the module, and the interactive scenarios included in the module are of the same level of detail that you would encounter in mainstream media.  

If you have concerns about the impact of completing the module on your wellbeing you can submit a Respect at UQ Training Adjustment Request. Please be assured that requests for support and adjustments will be treated with respect and confidentiality. 

The Safer Communities Service can provide support and information to people who have experienced gender-based violence, and to people supporting a victim/survivor of gender-based violence. You can contact Safer Communities on (07) 3443 1000 or email safercommunities@uq.edu.au.  

What happens when I request an adjustment?

What if I encounter technical difficulties while completing the module?

Ask HR can provide Workday ITS assistance online or via phone 07 3365 2623. You will need to enable pop-ups to launch the module. The module may launch in a new window. The module is best viewed on a desktop or laptop computer with the latest version of Chrome. The latest version of other common browsers such as Explorer, Firefox and Safari may also be used, however if you have trouble launching the module from any of these, we recommend reopening it in Chrome. If you are having trouble progressing the module or getting ‘stuck’ on an activity, we recommend:

Clearing your browser history
Opening the module in a new browser (e.g. Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome)
Opening the module on a different device (e.g laptops, tablet).

Accessibility Support

If you require assistance to view the module in an accessible format, please complete the Respect at UQ for Staff Training Adjustment Request and you will be contacted by a member of UQ Respect who will be able to help. Please be assured that requests for support will be treated with respect and confidentiality. 

The Respect at UQ for Staff module was created using Rise 360. Rise 360 supports the following screen readers:

NVDA (Windows)
JAWS (Windows)
VoiceOver (Mac)