Family and Domestic Violence Awareness and Support
A sensitive, practical awareness course for managers and HR on family and domestic violence. Learn to recognise it and its impact at work, understand the paid family and domestic violence leave entitlement under the Fair Work Act, respond to disclosures supportively and confidentially and refer people to the right support, presented as paced slides with clear visuals, a realistic scenario and self-check questions.
~40 minutes100% online, self-paced6 months access from the day of course start
What You Will Learn
Recognise family and domestic violence, its many forms, and how it can affect a person at work
Explain the paid family and domestic violence leave entitlement under the Fair Work Act 2009, including who can access it and how
Respond to a disclosure in a way that is supportive, respectful and non-judgemental
Apply confidentiality and privacy obligations, including keeping the leave off pay slips
Refer people to appropriate support pathways, including 1800RESPECT and emergency services
Course Content
1. Understanding family and domestic violence
2. How it shows up at work
3. Paid family and domestic violence leave
4. Confidentiality and privacy
5. Responding supportively and safely
6. Apply it: supporting a team member
Final Assessment - 10 questions, 80% pass mark, retakes available
Who This Course Is For
Managers, team leaders, supervisors, HR and payroll staff and anyone who may receive a disclosure or support an employee affected by family and domestic violence.
Accreditation: This is a non-accredited awareness course. It provides general information only and is not legal advice, nor a substitute for your organisation's policies or professional support services. It does not make you a counsellor or family violence specialist. If you or someone you know needs help, contact 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or call 000 in an emergency.
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$39 per person
$39.00
Prices are in Australian dollars and include GST.
Duration
~40 minutes
Format
100% online, self-paced
Lessons
6
Assessment
10 questions (80% to pass)
Certificate
Instant, verifiable
Access period
6 months access from the day of course start
Who it’s for
Managers, team leaders, supervisors, HR and payroll staff and anyone who may receive a disclosure or support an employee affected by family and domestic violence.
Buying for a team? Set the quantity to the number of people. You’ll receive an enrolment code for each seat.
