Mar 4, 2021 | Blogs, community, DFV, domesic violence, domestic and family violence, Domestic violence recovery, meaningful difference, take a stand, workplace approach to DFV, workplace domestic violence
Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) is a critical issue in Australia. Current statistics show that 1 in 4 women are impacted by DFV within their lifetime and an average of one woman per week loses their life as the result of domestic abuse. It’s a topic we see almost...
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, 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...
May 11, 2020 | Blogs, community, DFV, domesic violence, domestic and family violence, Domestic violence recovery, take a stand, workhaven
I lived in a domestic and family violence (DFV) situation for five years. That period was probably the toughest of my life. Whilst I would never want to repeat this chapter, I am grateful for the insights I received through this experience, and the opportunity to...
May 6, 2020 | Blogs, community, DFV, DFV leadership, domestic and family violence, sexual harassment, take a stand, workhaven
Recent research shows that between one in three and one in four women encounters domestic violence (DV) in their lives. The Australian culture and the media imply that this tragic trend is limited to low socio-economic groups and the unemployed. But this isn’t a...
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