We warmly invite you to join us for Speaking Up Safely, an information session designed with care for employees who may be experiencing domestic and family violence (DFV), or who are supporting a loved one through such circumstances and considering whether to share their experience with their workplace.

This session has been created to help you feel informed and empowered. It will walk you through how you might approach a conversation with your workplace, what rights and protections are available to you, and the kinds of support your employer may be able to offer if you choose to disclose your experience.

While the session is not a counselling or crisis support service, it will provide details of a range of trusted organisations and services that offer specialised, confidential assistance — so you can feel confident knowing where to turn.

You can view this FREE Session here:

Presented by Kathy Whiting

Kathy is an accomplished HR and strategic leader with more than 30 years’ experience across people, culture, and corporate services within a diverse range of industries. She has dedicated over a decade to the not-for-profit sector, primarily within the Domestic and Family Violence sector, where she has led workforce strategy, organisational operations, and key business functions.

Driven by a strong commitment to the prevention and elimination of domestic and family violence, Kathy also serves on the White Ribbon Accreditation Assessment Panel (Australia), contributing to a globally recognised organisation focused on prevention, education, and cultural change. Alongside this, she provides senior HR consulting services within the health industry and holds board positions across the disability sector. Kathy’s depth of expertise, experience, and passion for creating safer workplaces and communities make her well qualified to lead this information session.

Referral Pathways & Support

1800RESPECT 1800 737 732 Free confidential information, counselling & support services available 24/7.

DV SUPPORT SERVICES – NATIONALLY A comprehensive list of services available across every state and territory, covering crisis support through to on-going counselling.

HELPLINES A list of helplines available across the country for immediate telephone support.

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT CRISIS PAYMENTS INFORMATION information on financial assistance payments that may be available during a crisis, including eligibility and how to apply.