Domestic and Family Violence Leave & Workplace Support

A safe workplace starts with understanding, support, and the ability to respond when employees need...

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172
2-5 Hours
20
Intermediate

About This Course

A safe workplace starts with understanding, support, and the ability to respond when employees need help. Domestic and family violence can affect an employee’s safety, wellbeing, and ability to participate at work. Australian employers have an important role in creating workplaces where employees feel supported, respected, and able to access their workplace rights with confidence.

The Domestic and Family Violence Leave & Workplace Support course provides practical, Australia-focused training to help organisations understand their responsibilities, respond appropriately to disclosures, and support employees experiencing domestic and family violence. Participants will learn about paid family and domestic violence leave under the National Employment Standards (NES), workplace adjustments, confidentiality requirements, psychosocial risks, trauma-informed responses, and effective support practices.

Designed for business owners, managers, supervisors, HR professionals, payroll teams, WHS practitioners, and compliance professionals, this online course helps learners build the skills needed to create safer and more supportive workplaces. By completing this course, participants will gain practical knowledge to strengthen workplace culture, improve employee wellbeing, and meet Australian workplace compliance expectations.

What You'll Learn

By completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Understand domestic and family violence and its impact on Australian workplaces.
  • Recognise different forms of abuse, coercive control, and workplace risk indicators.
  • Understand employee entitlements under the National Employment Standards (NES).
  • Respond appropriately to disclosures using trauma-informed communication.
  • Support workplace safety planning and risk management for affected employees.
  • Understand psychosocial hazards and employer WHS responsibilities.
  • Protect employee privacy, confidentiality, and sensitive workplace information.
  • Implement effective workplace policies, governance, and reporting processes.
  • Promote inclusive support for vulnerable workers and diverse workplaces.
  • Foster a respectful, supportive, and legally compliant workplace culture.

Who should Take This Course

This course is ideal for:

  • Business Owners
  • Company Directors
  • Managers and Supervisors
  • Human Resources Professionals
  • Payroll Officers
  • WHS Professionals
  • Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs)
  • Compliance Officers
  • Team Leaders
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Coordinators
  • Workplace Wellbeing Professionals
  • All Employees

Career opportunities

Knowledge of domestic and family violence workplace support is increasingly valuable across human resources, workplace health and safety, compliance, employee wellbeing, governance, and leadership roles. As Australian organisations strengthen their approach to employee wellbeing and psychosocial safety, professionals with this knowledge are becoming increasingly valuable.

This course can support career development in roles such as:

  • Human Resources Manager
  • HR Business Partner
  • WHS Manager
  • Workplace Wellbeing Advisor
  • Employee Relations Advisor
  • Compliance Officer
  • Payroll Manager
  • Health and Safety Representative (HSR)
  • Team Leader
  • Operations Manager
  • Business Owner
  • Company Director
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Coordinator
  • People and Culture Advisor
  • Workplace Safety Consultant

Requirements


There are no formal prerequisites for this course. It is suitable for employees, managers, supervisors, HR professionals, payroll teams, WHS practitioners, business owners, and anyone responsible for supporting employee wellbeing and workplace compliance.

Certification

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course and final assessment, learners will receive a Digital Certificate from Australian Compliance Training. This certificate demonstrates practical knowledge of domestic and family violence workplace support, employee entitlements, trauma-informed responses, and Australian workplace compliance.

Certification

Why Choose Us

Gain practical knowledge of domestic and family violence workplace obligations in Australia.

Understand paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave under the National Employment Standards.

Learn how to respond to disclosures with confidence, empathy, and professionalism.

Develop practical skills to support workplace safety planning and employee wellbeing.

Strengthen your understanding of psychosocial hazards, privacy, and workplace governance.

Learn through realistic Australian workplace scenarios and practical case studies.

Study online at your own pace with flexible, self-paced learning.

Complete assessments to reinforce practical workplace knowledge.

Support a safer, more respectful, and inclusive workplace culture.

Receive a Digital Certificate from Australian Compliance Training.

Compliance and Regulatory Alignment

This course supports awareness and understanding of Australian workplace obligations and recognised best practices, including:

  • Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth)
  • National Employment Standards (NES) – Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave
  • Work Health and Safety (WHS) legislation
  • Managing Psychosocial Hazards at Work guidance
  • Privacy Act 1988 (Cth)
  • Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth)
  • Anti-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity legislation
  • Fair Work Ombudsman guidance
  • Safe Work Australia guidance
  • Trauma-Informed Workplace Principles
  • Workplace Wellbeing and Organisational Governance Best Practices

Course Curriculum

7 sections20 lectures2-5 Hours
▶ Topic 1.1 – Understanding Domestic and Family Violence
▶ Topic 1.2 – Forms of Abuse, Patterns of Harm and Coercive Control
▶ Topic 1.3 – Workplace Impacts and Organisational Responsibility
▶ Topic 1.4 – Australian Context, Social Change and Emerging Workplace Trends
▶ Quiz
▶ Topic 2.1 – Australian Legal and Regulatory Framework
▶ Topic 2.2 – Paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave under the National Employment Standards
▶ Topic 2.3 – Notice, Evidence, Pay and Confidentiality
▶ Topic 2.4 – Employee Rights and Employer Responsibilities
▶ Quiz
▶ Topic 3.1 – Recognising Warning Signs and Workplace Risk Indicators
▶ Topic 3.2 – Responding to Disclosures with Confidence and Care
▶ Topic 3.3 – Trauma-Informed Communication and Safe Support
▶ Topic 3.4 – Flexible Work, Referrals and Workplace Adjustments
▶ Quiz
▶ Topic 4.1 – Psychosocial Hazards and WHS Responsibilities
▶ Topic 4.2 – Workplace Safety Planning and Risk Assessment
▶ Topic 4.3 – Technology-Facilitated Abuse and Digital Safety
▶ Topic 4.4 – Managing High-Risk Workplace Situations
▶ Quiz
▶ Topic 5.1 – Intersectionality and Support for Vulnerable Workers
▶ Topic 5.2 – Payroll, Pay Slip Safety, Privacy and Information Management
▶ Topic 5.3 – Policy Development, Governance and Documentation
▶ Topic 5.4 – Common Workplace Mistakes and Practical Legal Lessons
▶ Quiz
▶ Topic 6.1 – Leadership, Accountability and Workplace Culture
▶ Topic 6.2 – Prevention Through Education and Awareness
▶ Topic 6.3 – Continuous Improvement and Organisational Readiness
▶ Topic 6.4 – Best Practice Frameworks and Future Directions
▶ Quiz

Frequently Asked Questions


Family and Domestic Violence Leave is a workplace entitlement under the National Employment Standards (NES) that provides eligible employees with paid leave to deal with the impacts of family and domestic violence while maintaining their employment.


This course is suitable for business owners, managers, HR professionals, payroll teams, supervisors, WHS practitioners, compliance professionals, and employees responsible for supporting workplace wellbeing and legal compliance.


Domestic and family violence can affect employee safety, attendance, wellbeing, and performance. Workplace awareness helps organisations provide appropriate support, protect employee privacy, manage safety risks, and meet Australian legal obligations.


Yes. The course explains key Australian legislation, including the Fair Work Act, National Employment Standards, Work Health and Safety obligations, privacy requirements, and recognised workplace best practices.


This course helps organisations strengthen compliance, improve employee support, manage psychosocial risks, promote trauma-informed workplace practices, and build a safer, more respectful, and inclusive workplace culture.

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