In this episode of Under the Rug at Work, Chief Courage Officer Nicole Turnbull talks to Penelope Twemlow about family and domestic violence at work.
Penelope is a Director at Ashurst Risk Advisory, a Management Executive in the Royal Australian Navy, and Chairwoman of the not for profit, Women in Power.
Here are the questions Nicole asks, so you can get a clear sense of what they discuss. This way, you can decide if, or when, is the best time for you to listen.
The questions include:
Tell us a little about your background and experience (NOTE: no lived experience examples are discussed)
What are some of the signs someone might be experiencing Family and Domestic Violence or Coercive Control?
What should you do if you’re a manager and someone in your team is affected by it?
What can you do if you’re a team member and your team mate is impacted?
What do you do if you see it occurring (for example, violence in the work car park)?
What is important to know when it comes to Family and Domestic Violence?
Where can people go for support? These include:
Lifeline – 13 11 14
1800Respect – 1800 737 732
Suicide Call Back Service – 1300 659 467
MensLine Australia – 1300 789 978
Men’s Referral Service – 1300 766 491
The family and domestic violence leave page at fairwork.gov.au/fdvleave
