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...
Sep 15, 2020 | Blogs, DFV, DFV leadership, domesic violence, domestic and family violence, Domestic violence recovery, meaningful difference, take a stand, workplace approach to DFV, workplace domestic 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...
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, 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...
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