- Culture, engagement and wellbeing<\/a>\n
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- Values in Action<\/a>\n\t
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- Compassion<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t
- High Performance<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t
- Integrity<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t
- Respect<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t
- Teamwork<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t
- Staff Shout Out<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t
- Workshops<\/a><\/li>\n\t<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\t
- Staff wellbeing<\/a>\n\t
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- Financial wellbeing<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t
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- Spiritual Support Services<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t
- Disability resources<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t
- Pride in Metro North<\/a><\/li>\n\t<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\t
- Support services<\/a>\n\t
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- Staff Psychology Service<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t
- R U OK?<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t
- Peer Responder Program<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Wellbeing<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t
- TELUS Health \u2013 Employee Assistance Program<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t
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- Domestic and Family Violence Support<\/a>\n\t\t
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- What is domestic and family violence?<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t
- Support a colleague experiencing domestic and family violence<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t
- Staying safe online<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t\t
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- Employee engagement<\/a><\/li>\n\t
- Leadership in Action<\/a><\/li>\n\t
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<\/span><\/div>Domestic and Family Violence<\/h1><\/div>
On this page<\/h4>
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- What is domestic and family violence?<\/a><\/li>\n
- Support a colleague experiencing domestic and family violence<\/a><\/li>\n
- Staying safe online<\/a><\/li>\n
- Support and resources<\/a><\/li>\n
- Training<\/a><\/li>\n
- Policies, guidelines and legislation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>
Violence against women is a serious, prevalent and preventable issue in Australia. Violence against women \u2013 whether it occurs in or beyond the workplace \u2013 impacts on the health and safety of employees, their wellbeing and their productivity. It impacts negatively on workplace culture, organisational reputation and bottom-line profit and loss.<\/p>\n
We will encourage and educate our staff so that we can drive social and cultural change to stop violence before it starts \u2013 stop it at the start. We recognise that everyone has a role to play in challenging the drivers of violence where they live, work, learn and play.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/i>It’s in our control to end coercive control<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Get involved<\/span><\/a>Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month | May 2025<\/h2>
\nTake positive action today to build a safer Queensland.<\/em><\/p>\n
Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) Prevention Month Each May, Queensland marks Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) Prevention Month. This annual initiative aims to raise awareness of domestic and family violence and coercive control, highlight the support services available, and send a clear message that violence in our communities will not be tolerated.<\/p>\n
The theme for 2025 is: Take positive action today to build a safer Queensland.<\/p>\n<\/div>
<\/div>Get involved<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div>Key messages<\/h2>\n
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- Key message #1 \u2013 What is domestic and family violence?<\/a><\/li>\n
- Key message #2 \u2013 Domestic and family violence is a workplace issue<\/a><\/li>\n
- Key message #3 \u2013 MNHHS Guideline \u2013 Support for employees affected by domestic and family violence<\/a><\/li>\n
- Key message #4 \u2013 Training \u2013 Line manager (mandatory) and all staff (recommended)<\/a><\/li>\n
- Key message #5 \u2013 Domestic and family violence can affect everyone<\/a><\/li>\n
- Key message #6 \u2013 What contributes to domestic and family violence?<\/a><\/li>\n
- Key message #7 \u2013 Supporting staff: where can they get help?<\/a><\/li>\n
- Key message #8 \u2013 What can we all do to prevent domestic and family violence?<\/a><\/li>\n
- Key message #9 – Respect<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Violence against women <\/i> What are the statistics?<\/h2><\/div>
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- Support a colleague experiencing domestic and family violence<\/a><\/li>\n
<\/div><\/div><\/i> Emergency contacts<\/h2>\n
TELUS Health (formerly Benestar) DFV line<\/strong>
\nPh:1300 574 516<\/p>\nDV Connect – 24hr availability<\/strong>
\n1800 811 811<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
Domestic and family violence is a workplace issue<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Metro North Hospital and Health Service is committed to building a safe workplace that promotes respectful relationships and gender equality and demonstrates a culture of zero tolerance of violence against women, with a workforce that better recognises and responds to violence against women and family violence.<\/p>\n<\/div>
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- Spiritual Support Services<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t
- Financial wellbeing<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t
- High Performance<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t
- Compassion<\/a><\/li>\n\t\t
- Values in Action<\/a>\n\t
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