Practices

GPSA is committed to providing a safe, flexible and respectful environment for staff and stakeholders free from all forms of discrimination, bullying and sexual harassment.  Check out GPSA’s Workplace Bullying, Discrimination and Harassment Policy.

Training practices which implement zero tolerance policies for bully and harassment are happy places to work. If you need a policy for your own practice, or an updated policy read on.

Workplace discrimination, bullying and harassment policy template

This template will help you create your own workplace discrimination and harassment policy. It covers topics relevant to the following Federal laws:

Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth)
Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth)
Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth)
Age Discrimination Act 2004 (Cth)
Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 (Cth).

Other Federal and state/territory laws may also apply to your workplace.

CLICK HERE to view more information and download a copy of the template.

For further information on bullying and harassment in the workplace, download a copy of GPSA’s guide Bullying and Harassment: Pursuing Zero Tolerance in General  Practice.  The guide explains how to recognise and manage this behaviour, fostering a healthy work culture which benefits staff and patient care.  Use the Guide as a tearoom, team building and induction resource to complement your other educational activities.