Supporting staff Experiencing domestic and family violence (DFV) - manager training Facilitated by Northern Sydney Local Health District Domestic Violence Service In support of the DFV Workplace Support Program this training has been established to enable NSLHD Managers to gain a level of knowledge and skills required to support employees who are experiencing DFV, in line with legislative and policy frameworks.
NAIDOC Week Celebrations 2021 The Kiris An Tharan Dance Group inlcuding Gillian Adidi, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Workforce Manager, with some brave dance volunteers - Paula with some red hot moves on the end there!
giveaways as the Aboriginal Health Service put on a spectacular show at each site, with the help of Koomurri and the Kiris An Tharan Dance Group. Staff at Royal North Shore also had country front of mind, with those who attended able to claim a native sapling to plant at home.
Celebrations for NAIDOC Week returned to Northern Sydney Local Health District, after a COVID-19-enforced postponement earlier this year. The theme of this year’s celebrations was Heal Country. Events at Ryde, Hornsby and Royal North Shore hospitals featured singing, dancing and
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The annual international campaign, 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, runs from 2 5 November until 10 December 2021. This year’s theme is Orange the World: End Violence against Women Now! https://www.unwomen.org/en/what- we-do/ending-violence-against-women/take- action/16-days-of-activism
16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence 2021 Campaign (25 Nov - 10 Dec)
Program Overview The aim of this training:
Virtual Forum with Kristy McKellar OAM – Recorded Live NSLHD hosted a virtual forum on 1 December in recognition of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence 2021 campaign. During the forum, Kristy shared her lived experience with domestic and family violence, and helped to promote a vital conversation
Supporting staff Experiencing domestic and family violence (DFV) - manager training A series of training workshops will be held from January across the district which will support managers by building their understanding of, and how to respond to, domestic violence in their teams, become aware of referral pathways for ongoing support, and gain knowledge on legal responsibilities and policy requirements by NSW Health. To enrol in this important education opportunity please see the flyer on the following page.
around what workplaces can be doing to support employees and individuals who may be experiencing these circumstances. The forum was recorded and can be accessed via the Domestic Violence Prevention > Training Resources for Staff Intranet page here: http://intranet.nslhd.health. nsw.gov.au/ClinicalNet/PCC/DV/ DVP/Pages/Training-Resources- for-Staff.aspx
» Support managers to understand and respond to DFV as key decision makers and supports » Build an understanding of legal responsibilities and policy requirements as NSW Health Department employees i.e. NSLHD Policy- Supporting Staff Experiencing Domestic and Family Violence » Increase knowledge of referral pathways for ongoing support For more information regarding workplace support on Domestic and Family Violence at NSLHD, please see: » NSLHD Intranet- Domestic Violence Prevention » Playing our Part, A Framework for Workplace Action on Domestic and Family Violence: https://championsofchangecoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Playing-Our-Part_Workplace- Action-on-DFV-.pdf
Kristy McKellar OAM, frame from the virtual forum
This training contains information that may be emotionally confronting for some people. If you find it raises any concerns please speak to your manager or access our Employee Assistance Program.
Enrolments via My Health Learning For enquiries email: Lisa.Fay@health.nsw.gov.au
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