Workplace Respect

On Friday, the Workplace Respect team attended the Premier’s DFV Prevention Breakfast.

We were proud to see our Co-Director Jacque Lachmund recognised through her role on the Queensland Government DFV Prevention Council, advocating for prevention, cultural change and safer communities.

It was encouraging to hear ongoing funding commitments announced towards domestic and family violence prevention and response — particularly recognising the importance of community, workplace and cultural change.

But the statistics remain devastating.

Not even halfway through the year:
29 women and 11 children have lost their lives due to DFV in Australia.

More than one woman every week.

These numbers must continue to be a call to action for all of us.

The breakfast was a powerful opportunity to connect with others across the sector and reflect on the incredible work happening every day — but it also strengthened our determination to continue driving change through education, leadership and prevention-focused work.

There is still so much more to do.

What keeps people in this work isn’t compliance alone.
It’s purpose.
It’s lived experience.
It’s believing workplaces can make a real difference.
Behind every conversation about respect and safety are real people — and real reasons for doing this work.
In 2026, we’re excited to launch something new that reflects why prevention, leadership and accountability matter.
Because respectful workplaces change lives — not just policies.

🎓A new era in higher education is coming.

The National Higher Education Code 2025 will require universities to do more than respond to gender-based violence — they must proactively prevent it, support survivors, and embed cultural safety across every level.

At Workplace Respect, we partner with institutions to build trauma-informed, student-led, organisation-wide systems — from training and eLearning to policies, evaluation and change strategies.

Is your university ready?
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🎬Sneak Peek: Understanding Domestic & Family Violence 🎬

We’re excited to give you a behind-the-scenes look at our latest eLearning filming, focusing on domestic and family violence as a healthcare issue.

Healthcare professionals play a crucial role in recognising, responding to, and supporting those experiencing DFV. That’s why we’re developing engaging, real-world content to equip organisations with the knowledge and tools to create safe, trauma-informed, and supportive environments.

Stay tuned as we bring this essential learning to life!

Sneak Peek: Behind the Scenes of Our eLearning Filming! 🎬

We’re excited to share a behind-the-scenes look at some recent filming for our upcoming Respect@Work eLearning program!

Creating safe, inclusive, and respectful workplaces starts with awareness and education. That’s why we’re developing engaging, real-world content that will help organisations foster cultures of respect and accountability.

Stay tuned for more as we bring this program to life!

When you take working from home to the next level 🤣🏡🎥. Co-Director Jacque Lachmund together with Cam from Impact By Design are filming the remaining videos for the new eLearning program. 👏Shout out to our Co-Director Kat Baulch for loaning us her house again for filming!

Embracing the spirit of International Women’s Day with an extraordinary group of women at the fundraising luncheon! 🌸

The Workplace Respect team is deeply engaged in this year’s theme, , fostering understanding and value for women’s inclusion.

As we celebrate International Women’s Day 2024 and look towards the future, let’s cultivate a world where inspiration thrives. When we inspire others to comprehend and cherish women’s inclusion, we weave the fabric of a better society.

And what a way to celebrate the day by standing alongside SS4H in their mission to raise awareness and educate others about identifying coercive control behaviors. Together, let’s end the cycle of Domestic and Family Violence and create a safer future for all women. 💜

A glimpse behind the scenes as the Workplace Respect team takes WFH to another level 🎬. Today we were hard at work filming for our upcoming eLearning program. If you can’t already tell, we are so excited about this one - stay tuned for what’s to come!