Sexual harassment prevention — worker consultation survey

E4 People | Anonymous | April 2026 | Estimated time: 5 minutes

This survey is completely anonymous. No names, employee numbers, shift details or identifying information are collected at any point. All responses are reviewed as a group — never individually. Please answer as honestly as you can. Your input directly shapes the actions E4 takes to protect you.

Section A — About your role

How are you engaged with E4 People? *

Permanent employee of E4 People (full-time or part-time)Casual employee of E4 People (Labour hire / agency contractor placed by E4)Prefer not to say

This helps us understand whether different groups have different awareness or support needs. Select one

What type of setting do you primarily work in? *Risks can look very different in a residential facility versus a remote healthcare clinic — this helps us tailor our controls. Select one

Section B — Awareness of the Prevention Plan and reporting

Were you aware that E4 People is developing a Sexual Harassment Prevention Plan? *

Yes, I was aware and have some understanding of itI'd heard of it but didn't know the detailsNo, this is the first I've heard of it

Select one

I know what reporting options are available to me if I experienced or witnessed sexual harassment while working through E4. *Rate from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree)

Which of the following E4 People reporting options are you aware of? *

Reporting directly to my E4 People consultant or managerContacting E4's HR team by emailUsing the anonymous reporting formSpeaking with a Health and Safety RepresentativeReporting through the facility or client site's own channelsMaking an external complaint to WorkSafe QueenslandMaking a complaint to the Queensland Human Rights CommissionI was not aware of any of these options

Select all that apply

Section C — Confidence and barriers to reporting

If I experienced sexual harassment or gender-based harassment at work, I would feel confident reporting it to E4 People. *Rate from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree)

When incidents involve a client, resident or facility staff member (rather than an E4 colleague), I know who to contact and what to expect. *Rate from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree)

What concerns, if any, might prevent you from reporting an incident? *

Fear of not being believedConcern it could affect my placement or ongoing workWorry about losing income or shiftsNot knowing whether what happened counts as harassmentNot knowing who to report to — E4 or the facilityFeeling the behaviour (e.g. from a resident) is just part of the jobConcern about confidentiality — who else would find outLanguage or communication barriersNone — I would feel confident reporting

Select all that apply

Section D — Risks in your work environment

Which of the following situations have you personally experienced or observed during an E4 People placement? *

Night shift with minimal or no other staff on siteA client or resident with dementia, cognitive impairment or a behavioural condition exhibiting inappropriate or sexualised behaviourAggressive, threatening or sexually inappropriate behaviour from a visitor or family memberWorking in an isolated, rural or remote location with limited ability to get help quicklyA power imbalance situation with a facility supervisor, manager or senior staff memberInappropriate behaviour from a colleague or co-worker at a client siteFeeling unable to leave or withdraw from an unsafe situation during a shiftNone of the above

E4's Prevention Plan identifies these as specific risk scenarios. Your experience tells us which risks are most active in practice — and where our controls need to be strongest. Select all that apply

In your current placement(s), how often do you work alone or with minimal supervision? *Frequency of lone working directly affects your exposure to risk. This helps us prioritise check-in protocols and buddy systems where they're most needed.

How concerned are you about your personal safety in relation to sexual or gender-based harassment in your current placement? *Rate from 1 (not at all concerned) to 5 (very concerned)

When you think about the environments you work in, what feels like the biggest gap in how E4 currently supports your safety? *

Not enough information about a placement or client before I arriveNo clear process for what to do when something happens at the facility (rather than at E4)No check-in system or safety contact when I'm working aloneUncertainty about whether I can refuse or withdraw from an unsafe situationFeeling less supported than direct employees of the facilityI feel well-supported — no significant gaps

Each of these maps to a specific control measure in E4's Prevention Plan. Your answer tells us which gaps are most felt on the ground. Select one

Are there any other risks or situations you've encountered in your E4 placements that aren't covered above? *Our Prevention Plan includes a placeholder for risks specific to your work that we may not have anticipated. This is where you can name them.

Section E — Training

I have received training on identifying and responding to sexual harassment in the workplace. *

Yes, through E4 People (within the last 12 months)Yes, through a facility or previous employerNo, I have not received this type of training

Select one

What training topics would be most useful to you? *

What counts as sexual or gender-based harassment (including from residents and clients)How to report an incident — step by stepWhat to do in the moment — safe responses during a shiftHow to support a colleague who has experienced harassment (bystander skills)Understanding my rights and protections as a workerWorking safely in isolated or lone-worker situationsI feel well-informed — no further training needed

Select all that apply

What training format would work best for you? *

A short online module I can complete between shiftsScenario-based training using aged care and home care examplesA quick-reference card or guide I can keep on me at workVideo-based content I can access on my phone

Select up to two

Section F — Your suggestions

Overall, how would you rate E4 People's current approach to keeping workers safe from sexual harassment? *Rate from 1 (very poor) to 5 (very good)

Is there anything else you'd like us to know — any experiences, concerns, or suggestions for improving safety and respect in our workplaces? (Optional)This is completely anonymous. You might share a specific scenario, a gap you've noticed, or an idea that would help.

Thank you. Results will be reviewed by the E4 People team and shared in a de-identified summary with all staff. Where gaps or risks are identified, we will outline the specific steps we are taking.

If you need support right now, 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is confidential.

For non urgent, confidential counselling and wellbeing support, utilise our Employee Assistance Program at https://www.hradviser.com.au/eap

This consultation is being conducted under s47 of the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld) and the positive duty provisions of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld). E4 People's Sexual Harassment Prevention Plan has been developed in accordance with s55H of the Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 (Qld) and the Managing the Risk of Psychosocial Hazards at Work Code of Practice 2022. Consultation records are retained in accordance with reg 38.