Workplace support is crucial – domestic and family violence

Workplace support is crucial – domestic and family violence

Effective and relevant workplace support is vital in the stand against domestic and family violence (DFV). When a person encounters DFV, the response from their employer can have an enormous impact on how they navigate their situation and move forward. The approach of...
Rebuilding friendships after domestic violence

Rebuilding friendships after domestic violence

A common element of domestic violence is social isolation – the perpetrator cuts the victim off from the people who know, care about and support them as a form of control and abuse. This means they are more reliant upon their partner and they have no outlet to...
Rebuilding your finances after domestic violence

Rebuilding your finances after domestic violence

I have always been careful with money to ensure I can afford the things I want in life. Before I was in a domestic violence situation, I was doing reasonably well financially. I had a good job, saved hard, owned a decent portion of my home and I had the funds to...
Rebuilding your confidence after domestic violence

Rebuilding your confidence after domestic violence

The ripples of domestic violence are complex. Victims often experience impacts across all facets of their lives. These can include eroded confidence, family breakdown, social isolation, financial setbacks and career disruption.  As a result of this complexity,...
There’s more to a safe workplace than most people think

There’s more to a safe workplace than most people think

In Australia, going to work and feeling safe are things we take for granted. There have been many media campaigns promoting a workplace health and safety to ensure that people leave work in the same state as they arrived, as well as professions and programs dedicated...
My story of workplace recovery after DV

My story of workplace recovery after DV

Having experienced the juggle of holding down a career whilst experiencing domestic violence (DV), I can wholeheartedly say that it is a very difficult, if not impossible situation to navigate through. I was a Marketing Director in the construction industry when I was...