Apr 7, 2021 | Blogs, community, DFV, domesic violence, domestic and family violence, take a stand, workhaven, workplace approach to DFV, workplace domestic violence
Domestic and family violence (DFV) is a very complex topic and each situation is different – different people working in different environments in different personal circumstances with different impacts leading to different needs. It is important we consider...
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, 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...
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