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We are working with our Fellows to update our modern slavery resources with the latest information from multiple sources including Walk Free’s recently released Global Slavery Index 2023 Dataset. Thank you for your patience.

What is Modern Slavery?

Slavery is not a historical issue. Modern slavery can take many forms and refers to instances of human exploitation where the victim cannot refuse or leave because of threats, violence, deception, abuse of power or other forms of coercion.

European view
The UK Supply Chain Sustainability School provides modern slavery learning resources for European built environment audiences.

Help and Support

Emergency

If you have immediate concerns for your safety, the safety of another person, or there is an emergency, call Triple Zero
000

Anti-slavery Commissioner

Contact the Office of the Anti-slavery Commissioner

Australian Federal Police (AFP)

Contact the Australian Federal Police (AFP) on 131 237 (131AFP) or go to the AFP website at www.afp.gov.au. The AFP can help keep you safe, provide advice and refer you to other services that provide accommodation, financial support, counselling, and legal and immigration advice.

1800 RESPECT

(1800 737 732) National domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service.

Anti-Slavery Australia

Free and confidential legal advice and support Call 02 9514 8115

Australian Red Cross

Support to Trafficked People Program Call 03 9345 1800

Domus 8.7

Advisory service on remedy pathways for individuals and organisations affected by modern slavery

Freedom Hub

Survivor support Call 1800 373 348 (1800 FREEHUB)

Lifeline

Lifeline (13 11 14) Free, 24/7 crisis support

Mental Health Line NSW

Free, 24/7 mental health support

Call 1800 011 511

My Blue Sky

Help relating to forced marriage Call 02 9514 8115 – SMS text to 0481 070 844

The Salvation Army Accommodation support

Call 1300 473 560

Modern Slavery Resources

We hope you find these resources useful.
If you have any queries or suggestions or need additional information, please contact us.

Modern Slavery

Modern Slavery | Beginner | e-learning module

E-learning Module

What modern slavery is and what to look out for.

Beginner

5 minutes

Modern Slavery

Modern Slavery | Intermediate | e-learning module

E-learning Module

What modern slavery is, global context, risks, and Australian legislation.

Intermediate

20 minutes

Human Rights and Modern Slavery | Advanced | e-learning module

E-learning Module

Previously called 'Introduction to Human Rights and Modern Slavery e-Learning module'.

Current issues around human rights and modern slavery in the supply chain, how they're relevant to you, and what you can do.

Advanced

60 minutes

Environmental management

(NEW) Environmental Management in FM – Sustainability Short

Video

Effective environmental management in the built environment.

Beginner

5 minutes

Fairness, Inclusion and Respect

Equal Employment Opportunity and Discrimination Policy – Ventia

Web link

Learn how equal opportunity is supported and discrimination is prevented in the workplace.

Beginner

15 minutes

Fairness, Inclusion and Respect

Code of Conduct – Ventia

Document/Presentation

Learn about Ventia’s Code of Conduct and how it sets clear expectations across the organisation.

Beginner

15 minutes

Fairness, Inclusion and Respect

Fairness, Inclusion & Respect Policy – Ventia

Document/Presentation

Learn about Ventia’s commitment to Fairness, Inclusion and Respect and how this shapes workplace culture.

Beginner

15 minutes

Sustainable Procurement

Clean Energy Regulator – Safeguard Mechanism

Web link

Understand Australia’s key industrial decarbonisation policy.

Expert

15 minutes

The Modern Slavery Act in Practice – strategies & processes for action.

WATCH all the videos in this series

This half-day workshop from 29 Aug 2019 in collaboration with GHD and ISCA showcased how leaders in the sector were preparing for the requirements of the Act and implementing change throughout their supply chain for greater transparency as well as raising awareness of human rights and modern slavery issues. Through case studies, a panel discussion and peer-to-peer learning participants dived into the strategies, processes and actions required to shift practices to a new level towards eradicating modern slavery up and down our supply chains. The event aimed to understand the modern slavery legislation better and what it means for the Australian Government, business and industry.

Modern Slavery

2025 Biodiversity Concerns Report

Web link

A survey of community attitudes toward nature conservation.

Intermediate

45 minutes

Modern Slavery

5 Ways to Wellbeing

Web link

Short Videos explaining the 5 Ways To Wellbeing key messages.

Beginner

15 minutes

Modern Slavery

IQ AIR – Australian Air Quality Index

Web link

Air quality index tracking pollution levels across Australia.

Beginner

2 minutes

Modern Slavery

Australia State of the Environment

Web link

The first holistic assessment of the state of Australia’s environment.

Intermediate

60 minutes

Modern Slavery

Australia’s Welfare 2023: Data Insights

Web link

Australia's Welfare 2023: Data Insights.

Intermediate

60 minutes

Modern Slavery

Modern Slavery | Intermediate | e-learning module

E-learning Module

What modern slavery is, global context, risks, and Australian legislation.

Intermediate

20 minutes

Modern Slavery

Modern Slavery | Beginner | e-learning module

E-learning Module

What modern slavery is and what to look out for.

Beginner

5 minutes

Modern Slavery

Interactive Map for Business of Anti-Trafficking Organisations

Web link

Catalogue of organisations to partner with on anti-trafficking efforts

Beginner

Water

$200 in prizes! Ask A Stupid Question Day – TRIVIA 2021

Event or Workshop

Expert? prove it - Novice? learn you'll love it

Beginner

60 minutes

Water

Green Gown Awards Australasia

Web link

Tertiary education excellence from Australia and New Zealand

Leader

10 minutes

Modern Slavery

INFOGRAPHIC: Australian Border Force Modern Slavery Key Facts and Figures

Document / Presentation

Modern slavery key information

Beginner

5 minutes

Modern Slavery

Introduction to Human Rights – Corrs Westgarth Chambers (infographic, video)

Video

Intermediate

12 minutes

Modern Slavery

Business and Human Rights – Find-a-word

Document / Presentation

Intermediate

10 minutes

Modern Slavery

Australian Human Rights Law – True/False

Document / Presentation

Advanced

5 minutes

Modern Slavery

Modern Slavery Act 2015 Summary

Document / Presentation

The Summary Paper that helps explain the UK's Modern Slavery Act 2015

Expert

60 minutes

Modern Slavery

Introduction to Human Rights – Crossword

Document / Presentation

Test your recall on Human Rights with this crossword!

Beginner

10 minutes

Modern Slavery

What are human rights? – Australian Human Rights Commission

Web link

dignity, equality and mutual respect

Intermediate

5 minutes

Modern Slavery

The Modern Slavery Act in Practice – Leon Olsen

Video

Part 2 of 9 of The Modern Slavery Act in Practice - strategies & processes for action event...

Intermediate

12 minutes

Modern Slavery

Heads Up – developed by Beyond Blue

Web link

Tools to create more mentally healthy workplaces

Intermediate

30 minutes

Modern Slavery

Where might Modern Slavery be hiding in YOUR supply chains? (subtitled)

Video

This short subtitled video explains where might modern slavery be hiding in YOUR supply chains.

Beginner

5 minutes

Modern Slavery

Modern slavery tips for smaller businesses with Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Event or Workshop

Tips for working with reporting entities, voluntary statements and essential activities

Beginner

60 minutes

Modern Slavery

Ask a Stupid Question Day 2020 – Part 15 – ACAN

Video

Why should I care about how people are treated in other countries? Isn’t modern slavery better than the alternative in some countries?

Beginner

3 minutes

Modern Slavery

Ask a Stupid Question Day 2020 – Part 17 – ACAN, Better Sydney, Talent Nation

Video

Has COVID put more people as risk of being exploited by their bosses?

Beginner

4 minutes

Water

Ask a Stupid Question Day 2020 (full webinar)

Video

The full recording of this webinar

Beginner

95 minutes

Modern Slavery

Busting Human Rights and Modern Slavery Myths – featuring Better Sydney

Video

Recording of the webinar 'Busting the Human Rights and Modern Slavery myths' from Thursday 30th July 2020

Intermediate

85 minutes

Modern Slavery

Trafficking in Persons Report USA June 2020

Document / Presentation

20th edition published by the USA Department of State

Advanced

30 minutes

Water

2020 Pressures Report

Document / Presentation

Published by the Global Compact Network Australia

Advanced

15 minutes

Modern Slavery

Modern Slavery Bill 2018

Document / Presentation

Requires certain large businesses and other entities in Australia to make annual public reports (Modern Slavery Statements)

Intermediate

90 minutes

Modern Slavery

Procurement Guidance

Document / Presentation

How to embed best practice in your procurement when combating modern slavery

Beginner

30 minutes

Modern Slavery

Transparency in Supply Chains etc.A practical guide

Document / Presentation

UK Government Guidance on transparency in UK and non UK supply chains to accompany the Modern Slavery Act.

Intermediate

60 minutes

Modern Slavery

Modern Slavery in Australian property, construction and infrastructure supply chains

Document / Presentation

A report developed by the School to help supply chains understand the risk and relevance of modern slavery in our industry

Intermediate

30 minutes

Modern Slavery

The NSW Modern Slavery Bill

Document / Presentation

This bill is intended to cover public and private sector organisations with a turnover of more than $50 million operating with staff in NSW.

Advanced

90 minutes