Further assistance and information
Victims Referral and Assistance Service (VRAS)
The VRAS is a government based service within the Department of Justice that provides information and assistance to victims of crime.
Australian Institute of Criminology
Comprehensive government site has information and links to various agencies and organisations in Australia and around the world relating to bullying and violence.
Also includes a prevention of occupational violence bibliography
Crime Prevention Victoria
CPV is a business unit of the Victorian Department of Justice and its focus is on preventing crime within the state of Victoria. The site includes information on crime prevention research, projects and initiatives.
Discrimination, employment conditions, termination and unfair dismissal
Equal Opportunity Commission of Victoria (EOCV)
The EOCV is a government organisation responsible for administering Victorian Equal Opportunity legislation and providing advice on discrimination issues.
Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (Federal)
This site contains information about discrimination on the grounds of race, colour or ethnic origin, racial vilification, sex, sexual harassment, marital status, pregnancy or disability as well as information on human rights.
WageNet
A Commonwealth Government site which provides information on wages and conditions of employment for federal awards and agreements. Also includes general fact sheets on avoiding discrimination, unfair dismissal, and contacts for Wageline - a telephone advisory service.
Job Watch
Job Watch is a Victorian community legal centre specialising in employment and training law. Job Watch offers information and telephone advice on a range of workplace issues.
Apprenticeships and traineeships
OTTE Employers & Industry - Apprenticeships & Traineeships in Victoria
Provides workplace information including guides and resources for employers, apprentices and trainees.
Dispute resolution, counselling and similar services
Australian Dispute Resolutions
Managed by the University of South Australia and includes information on dispute resolution as well as a database of resolution practitioners and organisations including mediators, conciliators, facilitators, arbitrators, educators and trainers who provide services within Australia (including Victoria).
Australian Industrial Relations Commission (AIRC)
The AIRC is the prime government organisation responsible for dealing with industrial relations matters in Victoria including conditions of employment and termination of employment issues.
Australian Psychological Society (APS)
Contains information of psychological services available in the community, including organisational psychology. It also provides contact details for a free telephone and email referral service for people seeking advice and assistance from qualified and suitable psychologists.
Employer associations and unions
Australian Industry Group
The AIG is a peak employer association providing services and advice to employers across Australia.
Victorian Employers Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VECCI)
VECCI is a major employer association in Victoria providing advice and services to Victorian workplaces on a range of workplace issues.
Victorian Trades Hall Council (VTHC)
The VTHC is the peak body for unions within Victoria. It provides a number of services to workers and workplaces including advice and training on a variety of OHS issues.
