A Team Presentation by He Whare Wahine from Te Rau Ora, Aotearoa/New Zealand exploring the use of indigenous practices within workforce training and development in the areas of Māori Mental Health and Wellbeing.
Tracks
Monarch Room - In Person
| Thursday, December 1, 2022 |
| 11:30 AM - 11:50 AM |
Overview
Karina Cootes
Speaker
Ms Anna Pannuzzo
Director
WorkPlacePLUS
Presentation by Our Watch
Abstract
We know that workplaces are key providers of protection, safety, income, and support to employees who may be at risk of family and domestic violence (FDV). But when it comes to organisations responding to employees who need support in relation to FDV, did you know that managers and contact officers each have distinct accountabilities?
This presentation explores the unique role of an FDV contact officer, and clarifies what should be expected of managers and supervisors. Included is an overview of key measures of workplace prevention and response, from fostering a respectful work culture and implementing health and safety protocols, to responding appropriately to disclosure and developing an individual safety plan.
This presentation explores the unique role of an FDV contact officer, and clarifies what should be expected of managers and supervisors. Included is an overview of key measures of workplace prevention and response, from fostering a respectful work culture and implementing health and safety protocols, to responding appropriately to disclosure and developing an individual safety plan.
Biography
Anna Pannuzzo, Director of WorkPlacePLUS, has 25+ years of senior HR management experience in the healthcare, social services and NFP sectors. Anna is degree qualified and a professional member of several highly regarded associations, including AHRI and the Australasian Association of Workplace Investigators. She’s been interviewed on ABC Radio National’s “This Working Life” program and has presented masterclasses to workplace leaders nationally. Anna’s nursing background provides a unique insight into the HR challenges facing many employers.
Carmen Hurwitz is an accredited workplace investigator, mediator and HR generalist. Through her role at WorkPlacePLUS, Carmen developed one of the first workplace training programs on family and domestic violence in Victoria, and has extensive experience delivering contact officer training sessions across a broad range of organisations. Carmen has discussed courageous conversations on ABC Radio National's “Best Practice” program. Her communication approach supports organisations to build on their strengths and improve their workplace culture.
