Masterclass | Workplace Responsibilities to Domestic and Family Violence

This Masterclass will focus on People and Culture - Workplace Responsibilities to Domestic and Family Violence (DFV)


In May 2025, IPA hosted a face-to-face session on the DFV (Domestic and Family Violence) topic, which attracted strong interest—especially from our more remote members who were unable to attend in person.

We're pleased to share that Jacque Lachmund from Workplace Respect, our insightful speaker for that session, has kindly offered to repeat the session in an online format. This ensures broader accessibility and gives everyone the opportunity to engage with this important topic.

This essential masterclass will serve to highlight your workplace responsibilities when dealing with Actual and Suspected cases of Domestic and Family Violence.

Expected outcomes will be to understand how to RECOGNISE, RESPOND, REFER, AND MANAGE your response to DFV.

This is not just a HR or HSE responsibility. This extends to everyone in the workplace.

This masterclass will provide an opportunity to dive into the topic of domestic and family violence and how these impact the responsibilities of your organisation.


Our presenter:   

    Jacque Lachmund
    Co-Director; Workplace Respect
    LinkedIn

Jacque is a survivor of domestic and family violence, a champion for change, and brings a lived workplace experience to the table. Jacque has gained in-depth knowledge and experience in workplace prevention and is passionate about supporting workplaces and communities to be part of the change.

She has extensive experience developing and delivering workplace DFV programs to both the public sector and private organisations. Jacque is dedicated to educating and supporting businesses to make workplaces safer environments, where conversations about DFV can take place, without creating further stigma, shame, and fear.

A Co-Director of Workplace Respect, she was appointed to the QLD Government’s Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Council in March of this year and also sits on the Board of the LGBTQ DV Awareness Foundation.



Jacque will facilitate a 1,5 hour interactive and engaging workshop to increase your awareness of DFV in the workplace and increase your knowledge in recognising, responding, and referring to those seeking support.

This workshop will include:
Recognise domestic and family violence (DFV) in the workplace.

• What is DFV and why is it a workplace issue?

• Statistics

• Legislation

• Workplace signs

Respond to domestic and family violence I the workplace in instances where we suspect domestic violence could be occurring or where disclosures are made by a staff member.

• Responding to signs

• Responding to disclosure

• Conversation starters

• Case study

Refer a staff member to appropriate pathways and resources using internal policy, tools, and resources.

• Workplace support

• Internal and External supports

Managing your response to DFV in your workplace

• Tips and Ideas

Agenda:
9:55:          Log in
10:00:        Group discussions
10:05:        Jacque Lachmund - Your responsibilities for DFV in the Workplace
11:30:          Q&A
11:45:          Close

Who should attend?
This event is ideal for People and Culture and HSE professionals, General Managers and Operations Managers.
As a member of IPA you can register up to 2 people, subject to availability, to attend this event. 
This event is for IPA members only, there will be no public access to this event. 

When do I need to register by?
Registrations close 1 day prior to event date.
Registrations are based on a "first-come, first-served" basis.
There are no allocated seats with membership.

Who can I contact for further information? 

  Samantha Jeffrey | National Engagement & Events Manager
  samantha@industrypartners.com.au 
  0438 058 823  

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