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Family and Domestic Violence Prevention Training Course for Supervisors and Managers

This 15-minute online preventing and responding to family and domestic violence for supervisors and managers course will help your supervisors and managers to circumvent instances of family and domestic violence and includes guidelines for responding to concerns of family and domestic violence or suspected family and domestic violence in the workplace.

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Online Preventing and Responding to Family and Domestic Violence Training Course for Supervisors And Managers

Australia and New Zealand

“Family and Domestic violence can affect anyone in the community – regardless of gender, age, location, socio-economic and health status, culture, sexual identity, ability, ethnicity or religion.”

Did you know?

Did you know these facts about family and domestic violence?

Current Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) results indicates that:

  • An estimated 3.8 million people (20%) aged 18 years and over have experienced violence (physical and/or sexual) by an intimate partner or family member since the age of 15.
  • An estimated 4.2 million people aged 18 years and over (21%) have experienced violence, emotional abuse, or economic abuse by a cohabiting partner since the age of 15.

This is just a summary of findings.

Course overview

Course Overview

This online course on preventing and responding to family and domestic violence for supervisors and managers will help you to circumvent instances of family and domestic violence and includes guidelines for responding to concerns of family and domestic violence or suspected family and domestic violence in the workplace.

This online family and domestic violence for managers course is legally compliant, kept up to date with legislation for all states and territories in Australia and New Zealand. It has been written together with Mills Oakley Law Firm for Australia and Simpson Grierson Law Firm for New Zealand.

Target audience

Target audience

This preventing and responding to family and domestic violence for supervisors and managers training is suitable for supervisors and managers who are responsible for the management of employees, contractors and volunteers.

Topics covered

Topics covered

The following topics are covered in the preventing and responding to family and domestic violence for supervisors and managers course:

  • What is family and domestic violence
  • Duty to prevent family and domestic violence
  • Responding to concerns of family and domestic violence incidents
  • Investigating a report of family and domestic violence
  • Contributing to a workplace that is safe, inclusive and respectful.
Course duration

Duration

This preventing and responding to family and domestic violence for supervisors and managers course will take approximately 15 minutes to complete.

Learner experience

Learner experience

This online course for preventing and responding to family and domestic violence for supervisors and managers is simple to navigate, easy to understand and will accommodate all learning styles. During this preventing and responding to family and domestic violence for supervisors and managers training, learners will undertake case studies and learning activities to reinforce practical ways to ensure they understand the duty that supervisors and managers have to act on behalf of their employer to prevent and respond to family and domestic violence or suspected family and domestic violence in the workplace and the steps to mitigate against family and domestic violence. At the end of this preventing and responding to family and domestic violence for supervisors and managers course there is a short online assessment. There is also a declaration that every supervisor and manager understand their duty to prevent and respond to family and domestic violence and to promote a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace culture.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Family and domestic violence includes different types of abuse. A person doesn’t need to experience all of these types of abuse for it to be a crime. Once your supervisors and managers have completed this course on preventing and responding to family and domestic violence for supervisors and managers, they will be able to:

  • Define what family and domestic violence is
  • Understand your duties in respect of family and domestic violence at work
  • Identify and respond to concerns of family and domestic violence
  • Handle reports of family and domestic violence
  • Contribute to a workplace that is safe, inclusive and respectful
Business outcomes

Business outcomes

In the workplace context, the Fair Work Act (2009) defines family and domestic violence as violent, threatening or other abusive behaviour by an employee’s close relative that:

  • seeks to coerce or control the employee
  • causes them harm or to be fearful.

Once your supervisors and managers have completed this online preventing and responding to family and domestic violence course, your organisation will be able to:

  • Understand duties in relation to family and domestic violence
  • Handle reports of family and domestic violence confidentially and respectfully
  • Ensure a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace culture

Other online compliance training courses

The preventing and responding to family and domestic violence for supervisors and managers training is one of a suite of online compliance courses that deal with the duty that supervisors and managers have to represent their employer and contribute to a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace culture.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sentrient’s family and domestic violence course for managers, and who is it for?

Sentrient’s online family and domestic violence training course is designed for supervisors and leaders who oversee employees, contractors, or volunteers. This course provides managers with the knowledge to recognise and handle reports of family and domestic violence in the workplace.

Why does domestic violence training for managers matter?

Supervisors are usually the first point of contact when staff are experiencing issues that affect their safety and well-being. With the right training, managers are better prepared to identify warning signs and support affected individuals.

What legal duties are explained in this course?

This training course outlines managers' legal duties to respond to and report family and domestic violence in the workplace. This course also outlines the responsibility of managers and supervisors to handle reports confidentially and respectfully.

What topics are covered in this domestic violence training course?

This training explains what family and domestic violence looks like and helps managers recognise signs that someone may be affected. It offers guidance on how to respond appropriately to concerns and support those impacted. The goal is to create a workplace culture that promotes safety, respect, and open communication.

What specific guidance is offered for supervisors and managers?

The course includes practical tools to help managers respond with sensitivity and confidence when a team member is impacted by domestic violence. It outlines how to manage disclosures respectfully and act in accordance with organisational policy.

What kind of learning experience does Sentrient provide?

This 15-minute online training course is engaging and easy to follow. The modules include real-world examples, interactive elements, and a knowledge check that support all different types of learning. Participants then complete a declaration confirming their understanding.

How does this course support organisational safety and compliance?

This course helps supervisors and managers respond to sensitive situations with care. By learning how to handle disclosures appropriately, leaders can better support their staff and create a safer workplace.

Can this course be completed alongside other compliance training?

This training course can be undertaken as a standalone course or in conjunction with other Sentrient compliance courses, such as those on equal employment opportunity, workplace bullying, and work health and safety.

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