Darebin City Council, in partnership with Women's Health in the North and No To Violence, have strengthened workplace policies and practices to support employees experiencing family violence, and prevent violence against women. This work builds on Darebin City Council’s Family Violence Policy.
To create a safe, equitable and respectful workplace, council have embedded a range of activities into Human Resources processes, including:
- ensuring every new employee receives details of the Family Violence Policy and supports through the Employee Handbook, Corporate Induction and Family Violence Policy eLearning Module
- developing a video to communicate the Family Violence Policy to staff and leaders, including the objectives of the policy and provisions for staff experiencing family violence (leave arrangements, workplace safety planning, changes to workplace practices to ensure safety, access to a support officer and the Employee Assistance Program)
- providing access to training to build staff knowledge and skills in identifying and responding to family violence, including developing workplace safety plans and making referrals to local services.
A Family Violence eLearning Module is now a mandated staff training component for all Council employees. It includes an overview of the Family Violence Policy, local data, addressing family violence in the workplace, and procedures for supporting staff and colleagues.
Take a look at the Darebin City Council, Family Violence Policy Video here or for further information please contact Darebin City Council.
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