A study, commissioned under the
Australian Government's Partnerships Against Domestic Violence
initiative, found that domestic violence cost Australia $8.1 billion
in 2002-03. The direct cost to
business of domestic violence is estimated to be $1.5 billion. $28 million is lost through absenteeism,
$6 million in staff turnover and $600 million is lost through
lower productivity.
For
details of the full report
click here...
Welcome to the third edition of EOWA News Alert. This edition focuses on
the issue of violence against women and what your business can do to
help prevent it. Friday 25th
November is White Ribbon Day and we have included details of events
being held across Australia to raise awareness of this important issue.
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The cost of domestic violence |
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White Ribbon Day |
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How your business can help prevent domestic violence
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Violence against women is your business. Employers with domestic violence policies and trained staff in place are able to take early action to provide information and access to professional services which may prevent major productivity losses through absenteeism and reduced work rates. For further information about what your organisation can do, contact the Office for Women on 1800 808 863, or click here to visit their website which provides a number of resources for business. |
White Ribbon Day - November 25
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Wearing a white ribbon
shows you believe that violence against women is
unacceptable. For information on how your organisation can buy
a box of white ribbons to distribute free to staff
click here..
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Upcoming EOWA Workshops
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Waiving applications
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Reporting information
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