Young Workers Advisory Service (YWAS) provides information,  advice, advocacy and referrals to young workers (25 and under) who are Queensland residents about employment and industrial relations. The service is free and confidential.

The service can be accessed by submitting an enquiry online or by calling 1800 232 000.

YWAS has experienced staff who can discuss issues such as: working conditions, pay, unfair dismissal, superannuation, discrimination, workplace bullying and sexual harassment.

Apprentices and Trainees can also seek confidential advice on employment issues.

The service provides community education and school talks to young people about workplace rights. 

Becoming a member of a Trade Union can assist you to uphold your rights at work or to negotiate for improved working conditions. 

YWAS supports Sexual Harassment in Australia research

A national project addressing workplace sexual harassment is being undertaken by Paula McDonald from the Queensland Unviersity of Technology and Sara Charlesworth from the University of South Australia.  The researchers are interested in conducting confidential phone interviews with people who have experienced workplace sexual harassment.  The aim of this phase of the project is to understand the impacts of sexual harassment on those who have experienced it and to contribute to more effective policy development and implementation in workplaces and by human rights organisations. 

If you or someone you know has experienced sexual harassment and would be willing to talk about these issues, please contact Paula or Sara for more information. 

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