White Ribbon Australia’s Workplace Accreditation Program supports organisations to strengthen leadership, culture, capability, policy and responses related to men’s violence against women and gender equality.
Your organisation is supported through the change process and assessed against defined standards by an independent panel.
Violence does not stay outside the workplace. It can affect safety, wellbeing, attendance, financial security, career participation and connection with colleagues.
Workplaces also influence what people see as normal. Leaders, policies, everyday behaviour and responses to concerns all shape whether employees feel safe, respected and supported.
Accreditation helps make that responsibility visible, structured and measurable.
a woman is killed by her current or former partner.
have experienced violence by an intimate partner since the age of 15.
have experienced sexual harassment since the age of 15.
The Workplace Accreditation Program is underpinned by four standards; leadership and culture, prevention and equality, training and intervention, response and support. Within these standards are 12 criteria that provide a practical roadmap for organisational change. Together, these standards guide organisations through a continuous improvement journey, ensuring prevention is embedded into governance, leadership, people practices and workplace culture.
By participating in the WRWA, organisations become part of a global social movement committed to preventing men’s violence against women, and creating workplaces that are safer, more respectful and more equitable for everyone.
The Accreditation process occurs across four phases over a 12-month period, or 6-9 months for workplaces who wish to fast-track ( only if pre-agreed with the Accreditation Team).
Commitment & Resourcing
Workplace Strategy & Communication
Organisational Culture Assessment
Workplace Risk Assessment
Workforce Training & Capacity Building
Strengthen & Develop Systems
Embed Safety & Support Procedures
Influence Wider Community
Collate & Review Evidence
Evidence Submitted to Assessment Panel
Outcome Decided & Workplace Informed
Accreditation Issued & Celebration!
Organisation Maintains Accreditation via Annual Submission Process
Annual Survey Launch and Metrics Review
Ongoing Organisational Cultural Change
Become a leader in your industry in the prevention of Men’s Violence Against Women and Domestic and Family Violence.
Strengthen relevant legislative frameworks.
Contribute to an important cause.
Raise awareness.
Respond effectively.
Improve gender equality and gender equity.
Improve workplace culture, credibility, staff retention and diversity.
Evidence-based staff training.
Networking and ongoing training opportunities.
Accreditation suits organisations ready to make organisation-wide change, involve senior leaders, allocate responsible staff, collect evidence and maintain improvements over time.
If your organisation is earlier in its journey, workplace training can help build understanding and readiness.
“This accreditation not only reinforces our dedication to the well-being of our staff but also strengthens our reputation as a socially responsible and ethical company. Through this program, we can demonstrate leadership, take meaningful action, and set a benchmark for change within our industry.”
Master Builders Solutions
“It’s been incredibly rewarding to see our organisation take concrete steps towards promoting gender equality and creating a safer workplace. The process has also provided valuable learning opportunities, helping us understand more about the issues surrounding gender-based violence and how we can address them.”
South Australian Government Department
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We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.