http://www.challengedv.org/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.challengedv.org en-us Sat, 24 Oct 2026 20:16:41 +1100 Rocketspark http://www.challengedv.org/blog/post/13479/recognition-prevention-and-culture-a-three-part-approach-to-safer-workplaces/ Domestic and family violence (DFV) does not stay outside the workplace. National research shows that around 30% of people who have experienced domestic and family violence say it has affected them at work, and that on average a woman is killed by a current or former partner in Australia roughly every eleven days. For most employees, work is one of the few places that offers safety, routine, financial independence and connection to other people. That makes every workplace, whether it intends it o... Tue, 20 Oct 2026 18:17:52 +1100 http://www.challengedv.org/blog/#post13479 http://www.challengedv.org/blog/post/13445/organisational-culture-must-match-the-work/ There is a version of workplace prevention work that looks impressive on paper. A policy exists. A training module has been rolled out. A poster in the break room reminds everyone that respect is a shared responsibility. Boxes are ticked, and leadership can point to genuine investment.And yet, in the same organisation, a senior leader's inappropriate jokes go unchallenged because he is "just like that." Women are quietly steered away from stretch opportunities because someone assumes they will "... Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:11:22 +1100 http://www.challengedv.org/blog/#post13445 http://www.challengedv.org/blog/post/13439/recognise-respond-refer-is-not-enough-why-organisations-must-also-prevent/ Ask any manager who has sat across from an employee disclosing domestic and family violence, and they will tell you the same thing: knowing how to recognise, respond and refer changed everything. It gave them a role they could actually perform, instead of a fear they could only avoid.That confidence matters enormously. It is the difference between an employee being met with silence or being met with care.But there is a question that sits underneath all of it, and it is one more organisations nee... Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +1100 http://www.challengedv.org/blog/#post13439 http://www.challengedv.org/blog/post/13363/positive-duty-the-questions-boards-should-be-asking-about-domestic-and-family-violence/ For the past few years, there has been an increased focus on 'positive duty' and the role organisations play in preventing workplace sexual harassment.It's an important shift.Rather than simply responding when something goes wrong, positive duty requires organisations to take reasonable and proportionate steps to prevent unlawful conduct before it occurs. The 2022 introduction of positive duty to the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) has moved the focus from complaint management to pre... Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:36:13 +1000 http://www.challengedv.org/blog/#post13363 http://www.challengedv.org/blog/post/13336/hidden-tech-risks-in-workplace-dfv-response/ One of the things I've learned through this work is that domestic and family violence often shows up in ways people don't expect.Sometimes it's not a visible injury.Sometimes it's not a disclosure.Sometimes it's a constant stream of calls during the workday.A partner demanding to know someone's location.Access to emails, passwords or social media accounts.Technology has created incredible opportunities for connection and flexibility. Unfortunately, it has also created new opportunities for monit... Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:26:08 +1000 http://www.challengedv.org/blog/#post13336 http://www.challengedv.org/blog/post/13323/sporting-clubs-have-the-power-to-drive-change-our-club-says-no-2-dv/ Recent conversations across Australian sport have again highlighted the importance of organisational culture, respectful behaviour, accountability and the standards sporting organisations establish for their people.Rather than waiting for incidents or concerns to emerge, Challenge DV believes sporting organisations have an opportunity to take proactive action.Sporting clubs can play an important role in creating safer, more respectful and inclusive communities, and Challenge DV is working alongs... Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:03:25 +1000 http://www.challengedv.org/blog/#post13323 http://www.challengedv.org/blog/post/13318/psychosocial-safety-includes-what-employees-bring-to-work/ Psychosocial safety is one of the biggest workplace conversations right now.HR teams, leaders and boards are investing significant time and effort into understanding the factors that can affect psychological health and wellbeing at work. Workload, workplace relationships, role clarity, organisational change and bullying all rightly feature in those discussions.But there is one factor that I think is still missing from many conversations.Domestic and family violence.Too often, domestic and family... Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:28:02 +1000 http://www.challengedv.org/blog/#post13318 http://www.challengedv.org/blog/post/13306/why-managers-freeze-when-dfv-enters-the-workplace/ If you've ever spoken with people leaders about domestic and family violence (DFV) in the workplace, you'll often hear the same concern:"What if I say the wrong thing?"It's an understandable fear.Managers care about their people. They want to help. But when concerns about domestic and family violence arise, many feel completely out of their depth. They worry about making assumptions, offending someone, invading privacy, or making an already difficult situation worse.As a result, some managers av... Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:40:16 +1000 http://www.challengedv.org/blog/#post13306 http://www.challengedv.org/blog/post/13303/volunteer-opportunity-gift-wrapping-at-westfield-carindale/ From 26 November – 6 December, grab your friends or colleagues, pop on the Santa hats, and help us wrap gifts while raising vital funds to support Challenge DV’s school programs in the local community.It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season together, make memories, and give back. Plus your team can even nominate a local sporting club to receive free training as part of your volunteering support.Simply fill out the registration form to select your preferred date and shift and... Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:46:44 +1000 http://www.challengedv.org/blog/#post13303 http://www.challengedv.org/blog/post/13270/flexible-work-is-not-automatically-safe-work/ Flexible work has changed the way many of us think about work.For employees, it can provide greater autonomy, better work-life balance and the ability to manage competing responsibilities more effectively. For organisations, flexible work can help to attract and retain employees, and support their wellbeing.In many ways, flexible work has been a positive shift.But there is one important question we don't often ask:... Tue, 25 Aug 2026 16:42:42 +1000 http://www.challengedv.org/blog/#post13270