If you\u2019ve ever worked at a liquor-licensed venue or event in NSW, researchers from the University of NSW (UNSW) and the University of Melbourne (UoM) want to hear from you. <\/p>\n
The study, which is being funded by the NSW Government and led by UoM Associate Professor Bianca Fileborn, is seeking to improve understanding of sexual harassment and sexual assault experienced or witnessed by hospitality workers in licensed settings.<\/p>\n
It aims to reduce harm and create safer workplaces by producing evidence-based strategies and policy recommendations for venue operators, employers, and government.<\/p>\n
Current and former hospitality workers are invited to share their experiences in the anonymous and strictly confidential survey, which is open to participants over 18 who have worked at a liquor-licensed venue or event (including music festivals) in NSW.<\/p>\n
The survey takes around 15-30 minutes to complete and participants can skip any question they\u2019re not comfortable answering. Participants can go into the draw to win 1 of 8 $250 gift vouchers if they chose to provide contact details.<\/p>\n
Associate Professor Fileborn is available to answer questions via phone (+61 3 8344 2916) or email (biancaf@unimelb.edu.au). <\/p>\n
The NSW Sexual Violence Helpline:\u00a0NSW-based free, confidential helpline for anyone impacted by sexual violence. 24 hour support: 1800 424 017<\/p>\n
1800 Respect:\u00a0National sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling and information referral service. 24 hour support line: 1800 737 732 or www.1800respect.org.au<\/p>\n
Rainbow Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence Helpline:\u00a0Available to LGBTQ+ people who have experienced sexual, domestic or family violence: 1800 497 212<\/p>\n
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