Workplace Bullying Training Course - Adelaide

Workplace Bullying Training Course - Adelaide

Let's be honest - you've probably seen it happen. Maybe you've experienced it yourself. That colleague who makes snide comments in meetings, the supervisor who takes credit for your work, or the team member who consistently undermines others. Workplace bullying isn't just playground behaviour that adults have grown out of - it's a serious issue that affects productivity, mental health, and workplace culture across Australia.

I've been training teams for over fifteen years, and I can tell you that bullying is one of those topics people think they understand until they're actually dealing with it. It's not always the obvious stuff like yelling or throwing things around the office. Modern workplace bullying is often subtle, persistent, and incredibly damaging. It might be excluding someone from important emails, constantly interrupting them in meetings, or setting them up to fail with impossible deadlines.

The thing is, most people don't know how to respond when they witness bullying, and even fewer know what to do when they're the target. You might think you'd speak up, but when it's actually happening, it's surprisingly difficult to know what to say or do. That's where proper training comes in.

This course isn't about reading through policy documents or sitting through lectures about what bullying looks like. We're going to work through real scenarios that happen in Australian workplaces every day. You'll learn how to identify the difference between tough management and actual bullying, understand the psychological impact on victims and bystanders, and most importantly, develop practical strategies for addressing it.

We'll cover situations like when a senior staff member consistently takes credit for junior employees' work, when someone uses their position to exclude others from social events or important communications, and when aggressive behaviour is disguised as "direct communication style." You'll understand why bystanders often freeze up and how to overcome that response.

What You'll Learn

You'll discover how to recognise the early warning signs of bullying behaviour before it escalates. We'll teach you specific language and techniques for intervening safely when you witness bullying, whether you're a colleague, supervisor, or team member. You'll understand the legal frameworks around workplace bullying in Australia and know when and how to escalate situations appropriately.

We'll also cover how to support colleagues who are experiencing bullying, including understanding trauma responses and knowing what not to say. You'll learn about creating documentation that's actually useful if formal complaints need to be made, and how to protect yourself if you're in a situation where you need to report bullying behaviour.

For managers and supervisors, we'll discuss how to create an environment where bullying can't take root, how to investigate complaints properly, and how to address bullying behaviour without making the situation worse for victims.

The Bottom Line

After this training, you'll have the confidence and practical skills to address workplace bullying when you encounter it. You won't be that person who stands by wishing they'd said something. You'll know how to protect yourself and others, understand your rights and responsibilities, and contribute to a workplace culture where everyone can do their best work without fear of harassment or intimidation. This isn't just about policy compliance - it's about creating workplaces where people actually want to be.