A safe, structured online program for survivors to rebuild and thrive

The impacts of domestic and family violence don’t end when a person leaves the situation. The process of rebuilding emotionally, financially, legally, and socially, can take years. Without the right support, survivors may struggle with ongoing trauma, career challenges, economic instability, housing insecurity and mental health challenges. For businesses, this means increased absenteeism, disengagement and turnover, as employees try to navigate life after DFV without adequate support.   

Verdella: Support beyond crisis 

Verdella is a self-paced, online DFV recovery program designed by survivors, for survivors to provide long-term, practical support in a safe and accessible way. Trauma-informed and person-centred, the program focuses on rebuilding and recovery, helping people regain stability, confidence and control over their future. 

Verdella is engaging and interactive and includes guided activities, expert-led insights and practical tools across key areas such as financial independence, career rebuilding, legal considerations, self-care and social connection. 

By offering Verdella as part of your domestic and family violence workplace support, your organisation can: 

Foster a safer, more supportive environment 

Ensure employees or clients have access to meaningful, long-term recovery support 

Reduce workplace risk and improve retention 

Improve outcomes for victim-survivors of DFV 

How Verdella empowers survivors

Confidential & self-directed – Work through modules privately, whenever and wherever it suits. 

Holistic recovery support – Covering finances, legal steps, self-care, social reconnection and rebuilding confidence. 

Guided activities & expert resources – Videos, exercises and worksheets designed to support long-term recovery. 

Validated by experts – A trauma-informed and person-centred program developed by survivors, for survivors, with input from DFV specialists and Griffith University. 

Accessible anywhere, anytime – Available on desktop, tablet and mobile, making support easy to access. 

Available in multiple languages and written in friendly, approachable terms – Because everyone should have access to support that meets their needs. 

Recovery goes beyond crisis support 

While crisis intervention serves an indisputably important role in disrupting cycles of DFV, many survivors struggle with rebuilding their lives after leaving the situation. Some fall back into harmful cycles.  

Verdella is the next step for survivors, offering them the tools to rebuild their lives, regain stability and move forward with confidence.  

The online DFV recovery program is structured into nine modules, which can be completed in any order, allowing participants to choose what’s most relevant to them and revisit topics as needed. 

These topics include: 

Practical progress 

Mapping your future 

Building a workable plan 

Taking action 

Prioritising self-care 

Reclaiming your power 

Each module takes around two hours but is divided into smaller activities, so survivors can progress in 15-20 minute sessions. The program is designed to be manageable and empowering, not overwhelming. 

Make a difference in your workplace 

Offering Verdella as part of your domestic and family violence support helps employees recover while strengthening workplace stability, engagement and wellbeing.  

Improved focus and productivity
Verdella’s self-care and stress management modules help employees or clients manage mental load and workplace demands. 

Financial stability and career confidence
Practical guidance on budgeting, financial planning and career rebuilding helps employees or clients regain independence. 

Reduced absenteeism and turnover
Long-term recovery support helps employees or clients navigate challenges without leaving the workforce, increasing retention. 

Stronger workplace culture
Verdella fosters a psychologically safe, supportive environment, helping employees rebuild confidence, connections and resilience. 

Compliance with psychosocial hazard regulations
By addressing workplace risks linked to DFV, Verdella helps organisations meet legal obligations while ensuring employees feel safe and valued. 

Practical tools for long-term success
Self-paced learning, structured exercises and real-world strategies empower employees to set goals, take action and rebuild their lives at their own pace. 

Providing Verdella demonstrates a commitment to employee wellbeing, retention and workplace safety, giving survivors access to meaningful, long-term support. 

Why partner with WorkHaven? 

Specialist DFV workplace support 

Verdella is designed specifically for workplaces, ensuring a practical, results-driven approach to supporting employees or clients 

 Tailored to your organisation

We work with businesses and services to integrate DFV recovery coaching into existing support structures, ensuring it aligns with your needs. 

 Beyond compliance

Verdella creates real impact by helping employees regain their independence, rebuild their careers and contribute fully to the workplace. 

FAQs 

Who funds Verdella? 

Verdella is free to participants, made possible through annual licensing agreements with their workplaces and community organisations. 

Employers and services can provide blanket access to all employees, so anyone who needs support has the opportunity to rebuild and recover without having to disclose their experiences. 

How do we know if our employees need this kind of support? 

​Domestic and family violence (DFV) often goes unspoken in the workplace, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t affecting employees.  

Statistics show that approximately 62% of women who have experienced or are currently experiencing DFV are in the paid workforce. Similarly, 1 in 7 men have experienced emotional abuse by a current or previous cohabiting partner since the age of 15. Many of these individuals struggle with mental and physical health challenges, financial hardship and job insecurity.  

Even if employees haven’t disclosed their experiences, providing a structured online DFV recovery program ensures support is available when it’s needed. 

How does Verdella fit into our existing employee assistance program (EAP)? 

EAPs provide valuable short-term counselling, but they are not designed for long-term recovery coaching. Verdella complements EAP services by offering:

A structured, self-paced program survivors can access in their own time.

Practical guidance on finances, career rebuilding, self-care and future planning.

A confidential option for employees who may not want to disclose their situation through HR or EAP channels. 

By offering both EAP and Verdella, workplaces can provide a more comprehensive support system for employees or clients impacted by DFV. 

How can we communicate this program? 

It’s important to introduce Verdella as part of your organisation’s broader commitment to employee or client wellbeing, not just as a crisis response. WorkHaven can provide communication toolkits to help launch the program in a way that:

Normalises long-term DFV recovery as an employee support initiative.

Enables services to provide ongoing assistance.

Encourages access without requiring disclosure. Employees don’t need to inform HR or managers.

Reinforces confidentiality, so employees or clients feel safe using the program. 

We recommend incorporating Verdella into internal wellbeing communications, employee or client resource portals and training materials. 

How can I help someone access Verdella? 

If you know someone who could benefit from Verdella, you can:

Share information discreetly. Let them know Verdella is available through your organisation with no approval required.

Direct them to the sign-up process. Participants only need an email to register.

Emphasise privacy. Remind them they can access Verdella without informing HR or managers or support workers and work through it at their own pace. 

If you’re unsure how to start the conversation, WorkHaven can help with guidance materials to help leaders and employees offer support in a safe, respectful way. 

How can my organisation get started with Verdella? 

Verdella is available through an annual licensing agreement, allowing workplaces and services to provide blanket access to all employees. 

To learn more, schedule a demonstration, or discuss integration, contact us at [email protected] or book a consultation below. 

Take the next step in workplace DFV support 

Providing domestic and family violence workplace and service support is a commitment to safety, wellbeing and long-term recovery for employees or clients impacted by DFV. 

Verdella provides a practical, accessible solution that enables survivors to rebuild their lives with confidence at their own pace, in their own way. 

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