Family and domestic violence is the single biggest cause of homelessness in Australia, particularly for women. This Homelessness Week, we recognise that with the scale of our workforces comes a responsibility, not only to our people but also to lead the industry in which we operate. At present, Australia’s National Employment Standards legislate that organisations must offer their employees ten days unpaid family and domestic violence leave each year. Crown is proud to exceed these mandated standards by offering uncapped paid leave for team members experiencing family and domestic violence. In addition to uncapped paid leave, Crown is committed to supporting team members tackle the unthinkable pressures that come with a domestic violence situation, offering additional personal security, technical support to protect privacy and prevent device hacking, 24/7 confidential counselling free of charge, flexible working arrangements, a chaplaincy service, and support services from external providers around financial literacy/independence, legal guidance and housing assistance. At the heart of our commitment is a recognition of the strain family and domestic violence imposes upon its victims beyond the act of violence itself. This week we are lighting our resorts purple to raise awareness, and also hosting educational sessions for our team members to empower them with ways to volunteer and make a difference. We remain committed to supporting The Salvation Army Australia in their profound efforts to combat homelessness, domestic violence, and substance abuse, and look forward to sharing more news soon about this growing partnership.
When stationed at Kwinana in the early and mid 1990’s in conjunction with the local government we organised a facility known as a men’s respite. Irrespective of who the perpetrator of the domestic was. The man was moved out of the family home and into accommodation for one or two days to cool off. They would be provided with counselling and conciliation advice. This gave mum and the kids a safe home for the night. Naturally where violence was involved the necessary charges were considered. No 72 hour notice in those days. The pilot program worked well however, as is the case with many initiatives, future founding could not be sourced. The most pleasing aspect of the project was the early resolution that more often than not resulted in a renewal of the complete family, reduced blow ups and very few repeat cases.
I am looking forward to starting work with you this week and supporting this very cause.
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