In December 2020, the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission (the Commission) undertook an Independent review into workplace equality at Ambulance Victoria. A key recommendation included the establishment of an independent restorative engagement scheme for current and former employees and volunteers who experienced discrimination, sexual harassment, bullying or victimisation at Ambulance Victoria.
The Commission advised that a restorative engagement scheme would go a significant way to restoring trust in Ambulance Victoria. The Victorian Government has taken the first step to implement this recommendation, with work on the design of a scheme for Ambulance Victoria employees and volunteers now underway.
The Department of Justice and Community Safety (DJCS) is leading this important work which will include consultation with current and previous Ambulance Victoria employees and volunteers as well as unions to shape these options to ensure that it focuses on listening, acknowledging, and responding to people who have experienced harm.
Frequently Asked Questions
Support
Reflecting on experiences of discrimination, sexual harassment, bullying and victimisation can be distressing. If you need support, the following independent organisations are available:
- 1800Respect
Phone: 1800 737 732 - Lifeline (24/7)
Phone: 13 11 14 - QLife (3pm-midnight)
Phone: 1800 184 527 - Beyond Blue (24/7)
Phone: 1300 224 636 - Yarning Safe N Strong (24/7)
Phone: 1800 959 563
Contact us
DJCS cannot answer any questions or provide advice about past or current issues you may be experiencing at Ambulance Victoria. Those queries should be directed via existing channels, such as to Ambulance Victoria or your union.
If you have further queries on the development of the scheme, please email ambulancevictoria.redress@justice.vic.gov.au
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