May 28, 2020 | Blogs, DFV, domesic violence, domestic and family violence, Domestic violence recovery
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...
May 25, 2020 | Blogs, DFV, DFV leadership, domesic violence, domestic and family violence, Domestic violence recovery, take a stand
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...
May 11, 2020 | Blogs, community, domesic violence, domestic and family violence, Domestic violence recovery, workhaven
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, the...
May 11, 2020 | Blogs, DFV, DFV leadership, domesic violence, domestic and family violence, Domestic violence recovery, take a stand
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...
May 11, 2020 | Blogs, community, DFV, domesic violence, domestic and family violence, Domestic violence recovery, meaningful difference, take a stand, workhaven
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...
May 11, 2020 | Blogs, community, DFV, domesic violence, domestic and family violence, Domestic violence recovery, meaningful difference, take a stand, workhaven
The power of stigma There’s no doubt about it, over the last few years we have come a long way to create a broader awareness of domestic and family violence (DFV). With coverage in the media, government initiatives and community activities, many people...
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