Family Violence as a workplace issue Training

A one day training course for union officials and delegates to successfully implement Domestic and Family Violence Leave clauses.

THIS TRAINING COVERS:

• What is family violence?
• How and why does family violence enter the workplace?
• Why support in the workplace is important.
• Implementation of the family violence leave clause and policy.
• The model family violence leave clause and policy: why they are important.
• Workplace issues when implementing the clause.
• Supportive workplace cultures.
• The role of the union delegate and other contact officers.
• Appointment and supervision of Family Violence Contact Officers in the workplace.
• Guidelines for developing workplace safety plans.
• Management of perpetrators in the workplace.
• Industrial legal frameworks.
• Referral services and resources.

3 x 2 hour sessions are also available.

TOPICS COVERED:

• Management of perpetrators in the workplace
• Appointment, support and training of Family Violence Contact Officers
• Legal briefings

TRAINING COST:

• $35 person.
• For bookings of 8 or more we will come to you.

CONTACT:

Pia Cerveri,
Family Violence Project Organiser
email: pcerveri@vthc.org.au or
call: (03) 9659 3511 to discuss and register.

To read more, please download the flyer:

Steve McGhie
General Secretary