Are you interested in enhancing your organisation’s understanding of family and domestic violence (FDV) and promoting a culture of workplace respect? The Partnering in Prevention program could be for you
What is the Program?
The Partnering in Prevention program is designed to engage specifically for small to medium sized workplaces and community organisations across WA. The program aims to increase awareness, knowledge and understanding of the gendered drivers and to bring about the behavioural and cultural change that is essential to achieving ending to Violence Against Women (VAW). The program will also provide guidance and support to enhance organisational approaches to better support staff impacted by family and domestic violence (FDV) and promote an equal and respectful workplace.
What does the program include?
The Partnering in Prevention program can offer your workplace the following:
- Training for all staff members including practical skills to become an active bystander when encountering disrespect.
- Clear explanation of employer obligations in relation to recent FDV leave legislation and assistance to develop or review policies, procedures and initiatives.
- Assist to develop a Gender Equality Action Plan, an invaluable tool to guide and reinforce your efforts in promoting equality within your organisation, if required.
- Tailored workshops, ongoing support and strategic partnerships.
- Support leadership to cultivate a genuine workplace culture that fosters equality and respect;
Why join the Partnering in Prevention program?
- Training sessions designed to advance your staff’s knowledge and skills to address individuals impacted by family and domestic violence. Workshops also provide practical ways to become an active bystander when witnessing disrespectful behaviour.
- Increase your knowledge of how and why violence against women occurs in the workplace.
- Guidance in developing organisational approaches to improve the response to family and domestic violence, and strategies to reduce the risk of Violence Against Women;
- Flexibility to accommodate diverse organisational needs and capacities while promotion active participation in Violence Against Women prevention initiatives.
- Networking opportunities to connect and share knowledge and collaborate with like-minded organisations.
I will take more accountability when being an active bystander. Changing my words and terminology to better support victims.
Participant answer when asked what they would do differently
Organisational Practices
Gain valuable guidance and support developing or improving your organisation’s policies, procedures and initatives as well as understanding of recent family and domestic violence leave legislation, gender equality and workplace respect.
Training
Elevate your team’s awareness and knowledge of gender-based violence and learn practical skills to become an active bystander when recognising disrespect. Discover how every team member can contribute to creating lasting and positive change.
Networking
Benefit from ongoing connection with Zonta House, who can assist in your organisation on its journey toward driving meaningful social change. Collaborate with like-minded workplaces and develop supportive networks that will strengthen your efforts.
