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Domestic Violence Retailer Support Hub

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25.01.2022 It was a real pleasure to speak with Ben Bjarnesen recently about domestic and family violence. Ben is the founder of LGBTI Domestic Violence Awareness Day and board member of DVConnect, We discussed how domestic and family violence affects certain communities in different and more pronounced ways in comparison with the general population, such as people living in rural areas, or the LGBTIQ+ community. This is a must-listen for employers wanting to get a better understandin...g of domestic and family violence, and what they can do to help stop domestic and family violence. #dfv #industrialrelations #employmentlaw #domesticviolence #nra https://player.whooshkaa.com/episode?id=675268

24.01.2022 In the final webinar of the Understanding Domestic and Family Violence series, National Retail Association Workplace Relations Advisor, Thomas Parer, dives into an uncomfortable issue - how do you respond to an employee of yours who is USING domestic and family violence? Topics covered include: - how to respond to the disclosure - health and safety for the employee and all people connected to the issue - workplace adjustments... - what grounds there are for disciplinary action and termination, while still maintaining procedural fairness and natural justice. For more information, visit https://www.dvretail.com.au

24.01.2022 Prepare. Respond. Support. Domestic violence doesn't just stay at home. Visit www.dvretail.com.au to find out more.

24.01.2022 During the COVID-19 pandemic, not all Queenslanders will be feeling safe at home. Many victims of domestic and family violence are now stuck at home with their abusers, who are watching their every move all hours of the day. We all have a responsibility to address domestic and family violence your support and action can make a difference. Find out more about the support options available and how you can help at www.qld.gov.au/dfvsupport. If you or someone you know is being impacted by domestic violence please do not hesitate to call DVConnect Womensline on 1800 811 811, Mensline on 1800 600 636, or you can contact police via their online reporting portal at: https://www.police.qld.gov.au/domestic-violence. In an emergency, call Triple Zero (000)

21.01.2022 The National Retail Association has joined forces with the Palaszczuk Government to launch a Domestic Violence Retailer Support Program. With the support of Di Farmer MP and Shannon Fentiman MP, we are rolling out a raft of resources to assist small to medium businesses in addressing domestic and family violence. Keep your eyes peeled for webinars, podcasts, and downloadable resources that you can use to help PREPARE, RESPOND and SUPPORT your team through domestic and family violence. https://www.nra.net.au/media-r/retailers-domestic-violence/

17.01.2022 The issue of domestic and family violence in the workplace is multi-faceted and complicated. How can you manage your staff if they have intervention orders against each other, or if an employee has a parent attend the workplace to continue the abuse? Catch our latest podcast with Katie Biddlestone, National Women's Officer at the SDA - the Union for Workers in Retail, Fast Food & Warehousing. Katie has been involved with many employees experiencing DFV, with an absolute wealth of knowledge and experience. #podcast #domesticviolence #familyviolence #dvretail

16.01.2022 Prepare. Respond. Support. The Domestic Violence Retailer Support Hub has all the resources you need to make a safe, fair workplace.

15.01.2022 It is heartening to see the traction the Domestic Violence Retailer Support Hub is getting since our launch last week. Click through to Inside Retail to hear from National Retail Association CEO, Dominique Lamb, on why this campaign is so necessary for retail.

14.01.2022 Today we were joined by the CEO of Women's Legal Service Queensland, Angela Lynch. Angela and National Retail Association CEO Dominique Lamb recorded episode 2 of the Domestic Violence in Retail podcast, covering off legal obligations when it comes to employers responding to DFV in the workplace. The episode will be available shortly on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. For more information, visit www.dvretail.com.au.

13.01.2022 It was a pleasure to catch up with Katie Biddlestone from SDA - the Union for Workers in Retail, Fast Food & Warehousing today. National Retail Association CEO Dominique Lamb hosted the first of several podcast episodes on the issue of domestic and family violence in the workplace. You can listen to the podcasts as they are uploaded at www.dvretail.com.au/resources. #domesticviolenceawareness #domesticviolence #retail #dvretail #supporthub

13.01.2022 Episode two of the Domestic Violence in Retail podcast has now gone live! National Retail Association CEO Dominique Lamb is joined by Angela Lynch, CEO of the Women's Legal Service Queensland. The Women's Legal Service provides support to women and children facing physical, emotional, psychological, financial or sexual violence. Join Dominique and Angela on a deep dive into how to support your employees through a disclosure.

11.01.2022 Today is Australia’s first LGBTI+ Domestic Violence Awareness Day. Nearly one in three LGBTIQ+ people have experienced domestic and family violence, either in a current or previous relationship. But less than 6% of LGBTI+ people report this to the police. Today we say #ImHereForYou to raise awareness of this disproportionate impact on the LGBTI+ community, remember the victims who’ve lost their lives, and support those who have survived, or may still be in an abusive relation...ship. For more information on the campaign, visit https://www.lgbtidvawarenessday.com/our-story/ and for more guidance on what your business can do to support employees, visit the NRA’s Domestic Violence Retailer Support Hub at https://dvretail.com.au/

10.01.2022 In the first episode of our Domestic and Family Violence series, National Retail Association Deputy CEO and Legal Director, Lindsay Carroll, outlines what DFV actually is and how you can foster a strong workplace culture to encourage your employees to come forward.

07.01.2022 Over the past three weeks, the National Retail Association has provided webinar and podcast content on recognising the signs of domestic and family violence at your workplace. We are now proud to announce that all of this information has been collated into one comprehensive document - the Domestic and Family Violence: Guide for Retailers. The guide contains actionable steps for preparing your workplace for incidents, responding to domestic and family violence when it arises, and supporting your employees through the process. Download now at https://dvretail.com.au/resources/

04.01.2022 We've been working through a raft of ways you can support your employees through domestic and family violence experiences. One of the most daunting issues is addressing problems with performance when an employee is in a DFV relationship. National Retail Association Legal Director, Lindsay Carroll, walks us through the process of performance managing your staff through DFV.

04.01.2022 In our fourth webinar of this series, National Retail Association Workplace Relations Advisor Thomas Parer drills into addressing the different leave entitlements available for employees experiencing DFV. Topics covered include: - understanding DFV leave entitlements - other forms of leave that may be relevant - what entitlements do different types of workers have?... Watch now at https://youtu.be/LGB7npMIS2U, or find out more at www.dvretail.com.au.