Trigger warning: How organisations can support those affected by domestic and family violence

Jo Mason, the co-founder and CEO of WorkHaven, spoke with The HR Leader about the work her organisation is doing to support those affected by domestic and family violence (DFV).

Please note that this episode may be triggering for some listeners. 

Ms Mason talked about how organisations can support employees affected by DFV, highlighting the importance of understanding the stages people go through from when they first identify that they’re experiencing DFV to being a survivor of DFV. 

If you’re currently experiencing any of the issues related to this podcast episode and would like to reach out for help, you may wish to contact Lifeline or 1800RESPECT. If you would like to learn more about addressing domestic and family violence in your workplace, please visit www.workhaven.com.au or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Ms Mason and our editor have kindly provided the following links in reference to statistics quoted in this episode: 

Cost: A high price to pay: The economic case for preventing violence against women | Government | Publications | PwC Australia

Prevalence: Fact sheet: Violence against women: Accurate use of key statistics - ANROWS - Australia's National Research Organisation for Women's Safety

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women: www.cwpracticelive.facs.nsw.gov.au/@home-truths/2015/04/16/36239/family-violence-in-aboriginal-communities

https://www.anrows.org.au/project/improving-understandings-of-and-responses-to-alcohol-related-family-violence-for-aboriginal-people/

https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/indigenous-australians/family-violence-indigenous-peoples/summary

Vulnerable groups: www.aihw.gov.au/reports/domestic-violence/family-domestic-sexual-violence-in-australia-2018/summary

https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/servicesandsupport/people-with-a-disability-who-experience-violence-abuse-or-neglect

Women in rural, regional and remote areas:  www.aifs.gov.au/sites/default/files/publication-documents/cfca-resource-dv-regional_0.pdf

Note from the editor: We have endeavoured to provide reference links to all statistics mentioned in this episode. If any further information or corrections are required, please email the editor at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.