Resources and training
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The following resources and training courses support our commitment to identifying and reducing modern slavery risks in our operations and global supply chain.
Content warning: some of these resources and training materials contain real-life accounts of modern slavery and exploitation, which may be distressing for some readers.
Training
We encourage everyone, particularly if you're supplying goods or services to UQ or you're unfamiliar with modern slavery issues, to complete modern slavery awareness training as part of our commitment to ethical practices and creating positive social impact.
Free online courses
- Modern slavery in public procurement training – Developed by the Commonwealth Attorney-General's department, this course is the first of 3 that helps procurement professionals understand what modern slavery is and promotes ethical procurement practices.
- UTS and Anti-Slavery Australia modern slavery awareness training – The University of Technology Sydney (UTS), in conjunction with Anti-Slavery Australia, has developed a free online course that is designed to help participants understand how slavery still impacts millions across the globe, and is told through real-life stories.
Complete the training acknowledgement form after you have successfully completed the UTS course. This helps us gather statistics about training completion.
Courses for UQ staff
Modern slavery awareness training (staff login required) – We encourage UQ staff to complete UQ’s bespoke modern slavery awareness training via Workday. The completion of this training will be recorded in your staff learning profile.
Resources
Learn more about modern slavery from UQ and a range of state and federal government and independent organisations.
UQ resources
- UQ modern slavery risk assessment tool (staff login required)– Everyone purchasing goods and/or services on behalf of UQ is encouraged to undertake a modern slavery risk assessment.
- Approach to identifying and addressing modern slavery risks webinar – This informative webinar provides information on UQ’s approach to identifying and addressing modern slavery risks.
- Modern slavery statements – View a full list of UQ’s modern slavery statements via the Australian Department of Justice and Attorney General’s Modern Slavery Statement Register.
- Policy and Procedure Library (PPL) – Our commitment to uphold fundamental human rights is reflected across our policy framework. The University reviews its policies for compliance with the Human Rights Act 2019 (Qld).
External resources
- Australian Red Cross Work Right Hub resources – The Australian Red Cross Work Right Hub offers information and resources on rights and staying safe in the workplace, and where to go if experiencing unfair or unsafe work.
- Modern Slavery in Australia – This Australian Government website providers users with information on modern slavery in Australia, including how to get help. It also includes guidance, training and resources for frontline workers, government, community and businesses.
- Australian Anti-Slavery Commissioner – Understand how Australia is combatting the global issue of modern slavery through work by the Australian Anti-Slavery Commissioner.
- WalkFree Global Slavery Index – The Global Slavery Index provides a country-by-country ranking of the number of people affected by modern slavery, as well as an analysis of the actions governments are taking to respond, and the factors that make people vulnerable.
- The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – The UN SDGs consist of 17 goals '...which are an urgent call for action by all countries – developed and developing – in global partnership'. Goal 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth relates directly to the eradication of slavery and slavery like practices.
- The United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (PDF, 1.08 MB) – This document outlines the UN’s guidance for human rights relating to transnational corporations and other business enterprises.
Survivor support
These resources can be accessed by anyone at any time to seek support. In an emergency, call 000.
Police support
In case of emergency, call 000 for police assistance.
If you think you or someone you know is affected by modern slavery practices, you can also contact the Australian Federal Police (AFP) to discuss or report it. Contact can be made anonymously.
UQ support
If you have concerns about modern slavery in relation to UQ’s operations and/or supply chain or you have any questions or feedback, complete our online form.
If you are seeking on campus support:
- for students: Health and wellbeing – Crisis Support
- for staff: Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
For further information and support regarding UQ’s response to modern slavery, contact our team at antislavery@uq.edu.au.
Resources for survivors
- Support someone as a member of the community – provides crucial information on how to appropriately support and report modern slavery if you suspect someone you know is impacted.
- Anti-Slavery Australia – Anti-Slavery Australia provides free, confidential legal and migration services to people who have experienced or are at risk of modern slavery in Australia.
- Australian Red Cross – Support for Trafficked People program – The Support for Trafficked People program is designed for people who have experienced human trafficking, forced labour or forced marriage.
- Salvation Army Additional Referral Pathway program – The Salvation Army’s Additional Referral Pathway program provides free and confidential support to victims of modern slavery, including helping them understand their rights and providing free legal advice about their experience.