At Sidekicker, we are committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive working environment for everyone. We have zero tolerance for sexual, sex-based or gender-based harassment across any workplace, shift, placement or interaction connected to our business.
This summary outlines the key measures we have in place to help prevent harassment, support workers, and respond appropriately when concerns are raised.
Our Commitment
We are committed to:
Promoting respectful workplace behaviour
Preventing sexual harassment and inappropriate conduct
Providing safe and accessible reporting options
Supporting anyone affected by inappropriate behaviour
Taking concerns seriously and responding promptly
Continuously improving our prevention and response measures
These expectations apply to all workers, clients, managers, supervisors and anyone interacting within Sidekicker-related workplaces.
How We Identify and Manage Risk
Because our workforce operates across a wide range of industries and workplaces, we recognise that different environments may present different risks.
We regularly assess workplace risks through:
Worker feedback and surveys
Incident reporting and reviews
Client workplace assessments
Consultation with workers and workplace representatives
Ongoing monitoring of workplace trends and concerns
We pay particular attention to risks that can arise in:
Fast-paced or high-pressure environments
Isolated or late-night work
Workplaces with limited supervision
Temporary or unfamiliar worksites
Situations involving power imbalances
Prevention Measures
To help prevent harassment and inappropriate behaviour, Sidekicker has implemented a range of controls and safeguards, including:
Zero-tolerance approach to harassment
Behaviour expectations outlined in codes of conduct
Reporting and support pathways for workers
Workplace risk reviews for higher-risk environments
Incident escalation and investigation processes
Leadership and manager training
Worker education and awareness initiatives
Access to confidential wellbeing support services
We are also continuing to strengthen our induction training programs to ensure workers understand:
Acceptable workplace behaviour
How to report concerns
Available support services
Their rights and responsibilities
Reporting Concerns
Workers can raise concerns through multiple channels, including:
Managers or supervisors
Customer Support
Safety reporting systems
Whistleblower Channel (anonymous)
All reports are handled as confidentially as possible and are assessed fairly and respectfully.
Where appropriate, workers may also choose to contact external organisations such as:
Fair Work Commission
Australian Human Rights Commission
Safe Work Australia or the relevant state/territory work health and safety regulator
Police in the relevant state or territory (where criminal conduct is alleged)
Support Available
Support is available to workers who experience or witness inappropriate behaviour, including:
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
People & Culture support
Workplace safety support
External counselling and support services, including 1800RESPECT
Continuous Improvement
Preventing harassment requires ongoing action and engagement. We regularly review:
Worker feedback
Incident trends
Reporting processes
Workplace risks
Training and communication materials
This helps ensure our prevention measures remain effective, practical and responsive to the needs of our workforce.
Everyone Has a Role to Play
Creating safe and respectful workplaces is a shared responsibility. We expect everyone working with or through Sidekicker to:
Treat others with respect
Speak up about inappropriate behaviour
Support a positive workplace culture
Follow workplace conduct expectations
Contribute to safe and inclusive environments
Together, we can help create workplaces where everyone feels safe, respected and supported.