http://www.challengedv.org/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.challengedv.org en-us Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:48:19 +1100 Rocketspark 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/christmas-volunteering-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 http://www.challengedv.org/blog/post/13219/domestic-and-family-violence-the-hr-issue-we-still-treat-as-personal/ Talk to almost any HR leader right now and you'll hear similar priorities:Psychosocial safety. Employee wellbeing. Retention. Leadership capability. Flexible work. Compliance. Workplace culture.These are the issues shaping workforce strategy across Australia.Yet there is one issue that sits across every one of them, and we still often treat it as something outside the workplace.Domestic and family violence. ... Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:33:08 +1000 http://www.challengedv.org/blog/#post13219 http://www.challengedv.org/blog/post/11733/the-respect-challenge--try-it-at-home/ Respect starts at home.That’s why Challenge DV has teamed up with the Brisbane Roar to launch The Respect Challenge, a fun, family-friendly way to start conversations and build everyday habits of kindness, empathy, and respect.This campaign invites families across Brisbane to take part in simple activities that encourage kids (and parents!) to understand what respect means; on the field, in the classroom, and at home.Why Respect MattersRespect is more than good manners. It’s about:Listening ... Tue, 04 Nov 2025 18:03:39 +1100 http://www.challengedv.org/blog/#post11733 http://www.challengedv.org/blog/post/11573/christmas-gift-wrapping-2025/ From 25 November – 1 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 secu... Sat, 27 Sep 2025 20:28:10 +1000 http://www.challengedv.org/blog/#post11573