Discrimination, Harassment and Bullying
At DELTRA Australia, we are committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, harassment and bullying for both learners and staff. If at any time, you feel you have experienced discrimination, bullying or harassment, please make a time to speak to your Trainer. They will be able to provide you with confidential support and information and discuss the options and additional support available to you.
Discrimination
Discrimination may be direct, in that it takes place if a person treats another person on the basis of any prescribed attribute, imputed prescribed attribute or a characteristic imputed to that attribute less favourably than a person without that attribute or characteristic. It is also discrimination when a person is disadvantaged compared to other people because they have a particular characteristic.
Discrimination can also be indirect, in that it takes place when a person imposes a condition, requirement or practice that is unreasonable in the circumstances and has the effect of disadvantaging a member of a group to a greater extent than that of any other person or group.
A person must not discriminate against another person on any of the following grounds:
- age
- breastfeeding
- carer responsibilities
- disability
- family responsibilities
- gender or gender identity
- industrial activity
- intersex status
- intersex variations of sex characteristics
- irrelevant criminal record
- irrelevant medical record
- lawful sexual activity
- marital/relationship status
- parental status
- political activity
- political belief or affiliation
- pregnancy
- race
- religious activity
- religious belief or affiliation
- sexual orientation
- association with a person who has, or is believed to have, any of these attributes.
Harassment
Harassment refers to behaviour that is unwelcome, uninvited, unreciprocated and is often repeated.
Common types of harassment include:
- bullying
- intimidation
- inciting hatred or hostility based on a protected attribute
- sexual harassment
- displaying offensive material
- cyberbullying (via social media, messaging apps, email)
Antisemitism Statement
DELTRA Australia is committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive learning environment that is free from antisemitism, hostility, harassment and intimidation. Every learner and staff member has the right to participate fully in their learning life, supported by an environment built on respect, fairness and safety.
DELTRA Australia has adopted a practical, non‑legally binding definition of antisemitism based on the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition. This definition provides guidance to support consistent understanding and application across our community:
‘Antisemitism is a certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews. Rhetorical and physical manifestations of antisemitism are directed toward Jewish or non‑Jewish individuals and/or their property, toward Jewish community institutions and religious facilities.’
This definition is being embedded within our codes of conduct, policies and procedures to ensure clear expectations and consistent responses. All members of the DELTRA Australia community including staff and students are expected to uphold behaviour that is safe, fair, respectful and lawful, and will be held accountable for conduct that involves antisemitic rhetoric, discrimination or harassment.
DELTRA Australia is committed to transparent reporting of complaints and disciplinary actions relating to antisemitic behaviour, ensuring a learning environment that is free from discrimination, harassment and bullying.
DELTRA Australia stands for an inclusive community in which antisemitism, and all forms of discrimination, are addressed decisively and unequivocally, supporting our ongoing commitment to a positive, welcoming and respectful learning environment for all.