60 acast.com Small Business, Big Impact https://shows.acast.com/small-business-big-impact en Lifeline Australia small business, domestic violence, education,course Lifeline Australia How to support employees experiencing family and domestic violence A short, 10 episode podcast about family and domestic violence created specifically for small business owners. The catalyst for its creation? The implementation of paid family and domestic violence leave for small business employees from 1 August. You will learn what family and domestic violence is; warning signs to look for; how to talk to an employee you think might be experiencing it; and why paid family and domestic leave is important.



Content warning: all episodes discuss family and domestic violence. If you or someone you know is affected by family, domestic or sexual violence in any way, you can contact 1800RESPECT at any time, night or day, for information and advice.  

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]]> A short, 10 episode podcast about family and domestic violence created specifically for small business owners. The catalyst for its creation? The implementation of paid family and domestic violence leave for small business employees from 1 August. You will learn what family and domestic violence is; warning signs to look for; how to talk to an employee you think might be experiencing it; and why paid family and domestic leave is important.



Content warning: all episodes discuss family and domestic violence. If you or someone you know is affected by family, domestic or sexual violence in any way, you can contact 1800RESPECT at any time, night or day, for information and advice.  

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> false Lifeline Australia sbbipod@gmail.com 648159facb45a0001139ded7 small-business-big-impact serial https://assets.pippa.io/shows/648159facb45a0001139ded7/1689741057223-b8367c2541d687a23fb8575e085512a4.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/small-business-big-impact Small Business, Big Impact Ep10: Putting the Pieces Together Ep10: Putting the Pieces Together Fri, 28 Jul 2023 03:53:40 GMT 18:29 64c337b56624ec00115e1779 false https://shows.acast.com/small-business-big-impact/episodes/ep10-what-would-you-do 64c337b56624ec00115e1779 648159facb45a0001139ded7 ep10-what-would-you-do full 1 10 In our final episode, Gretel Killeen wraps everything up by exploring three new case studies with a panel of experts. In the first scenario, a business owner wants to take matters into his own hands. In the second, a restaurateur finds that a waiter is being violent towards the chef, who is also the waiter’s mother. Finally, a graphic designer’s employee has fled a violent marriage, and wants to quit - because she’s afraid of being technologically stalked. 


Resources for Small Business:



Host: Gretel Killeen

Guests: Karen Prestidge, Catherine Fitzpatrick, Mark Richards

Additional Voiceover: Bryce Corbett

Written By: Amanda Bower, Karen Prestidge, Gretel Killeen

Audio Producer: Carter Quinn

Project Lead: Shane Kruger

Project Producer: Squiz Media


This is a Lifeline Australia podcast for the Australian Government.  

© Lifeline Australia 2023

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]]> In our final episode, Gretel Killeen wraps everything up by exploring three new case studies with a panel of experts. In the first scenario, a business owner wants to take matters into his own hands. In the second, a restaurateur finds that a waiter is being violent towards the chef, who is also the waiter’s mother. Finally, a graphic designer’s employee has fled a violent marriage, and wants to quit - because she’s afraid of being technologically stalked. 


Resources for Small Business:



Host: Gretel Killeen

Guests: Karen Prestidge, Catherine Fitzpatrick, Mark Richards

Additional Voiceover: Bryce Corbett

Written By: Amanda Bower, Karen Prestidge, Gretel Killeen

Audio Producer: Carter Quinn

Project Lead: Shane Kruger

Project Producer: Squiz Media


This is a Lifeline Australia podcast for the Australian Government.  

© Lifeline Australia 2023

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Ep9: What if my employee is using violence? Ep9: What if my employee is using violence? Fri, 28 Jul 2023 03:52:03 GMT 12:08 64c3375edc471e00116985fd false https://shows.acast.com/small-business-big-impact/episodes/ep9-what-if-my-employee-is-violente 64c3375edc471e00116985fd 648159facb45a0001139ded7 ep9-what-if-my-employee-is-violente full 1 9 For every person experiencing violence, someone is using it against them. What if that’s your employee? Mark Richards, a community trainer in family and domestic violence, talks about how to navigate this difficult situation – and the importance of getting expert advice. 


Resources for Small Business:




Host: Gretel Killeen

Guest: Mark Richards, community trainer in family and domestic violence

Additional Voiceover: Bryce Corbett

Written By: Amanda Bower, Karen Prestidge, Gretel Killeen

Audio Producer: Carter Quinn

Project Lead: Shane Kruger

Project Producer: Squiz Media


This is a Lifeline Australia podcast for the Australian Government.  

© Lifeline Australia 2023

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> For every person experiencing violence, someone is using it against them. What if that’s your employee? Mark Richards, a community trainer in family and domestic violence, talks about how to navigate this difficult situation – and the importance of getting expert advice. 


Resources for Small Business:




Host: Gretel Killeen

Guest: Mark Richards, community trainer in family and domestic violence

Additional Voiceover: Bryce Corbett

Written By: Amanda Bower, Karen Prestidge, Gretel Killeen

Audio Producer: Carter Quinn

Project Lead: Shane Kruger

Project Producer: Squiz Media


This is a Lifeline Australia podcast for the Australian Government.  

© Lifeline Australia 2023

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Ep8: Keeping your workplace safe Ep8: Keeping your workplace safe Fri, 28 Jul 2023 03:51:16 GMT 13:26 64c336fb6e09090011e3e19b false https://shows.acast.com/small-business-big-impact/episodes/8-keeping-your-workplace-safe 64c336fb6e09090011e3e19b 648159facb45a0001139ded7 8-keeping-your-workplace-safe full 1 8 Half of all people experiencing violence say their violent partner interferes with work - in some cases, even coming to the workplace. Inspector Mel Dwyer, manager of the Queensland Police Service’s Domestic Family Violence and Vulnerable Persons Unit, talks about how to protect your employees and workplace. 


Resources for Small Business:




Host: Gretel Killeen

Guest: Inspector Mel Dwyer, manager of the Queensland Police Service’s Domestic Family Violence and Vulnerable Persons Unit

Additional Voiceover: Bryce Corbett

Written By: Amanda Bower, Karen Prestidge, Gretel Killeen

Audio Producer: Carter Quinn

Project Lead: Shane Kruger

Project Producer: Squiz Media


This is a Lifeline Australia podcast for the Australian Government.  

© Lifeline Australia 2023

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]]> Half of all people experiencing violence say their violent partner interferes with work - in some cases, even coming to the workplace. Inspector Mel Dwyer, manager of the Queensland Police Service’s Domestic Family Violence and Vulnerable Persons Unit, talks about how to protect your employees and workplace. 


Resources for Small Business:




Host: Gretel Killeen

Guest: Inspector Mel Dwyer, manager of the Queensland Police Service’s Domestic Family Violence and Vulnerable Persons Unit

Additional Voiceover: Bryce Corbett

Written By: Amanda Bower, Karen Prestidge, Gretel Killeen

Audio Producer: Carter Quinn

Project Lead: Shane Kruger

Project Producer: Squiz Media


This is a Lifeline Australia podcast for the Australian Government.  

© Lifeline Australia 2023

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Ep7: The impact of family and domestic violence on business Ep7: The impact of family and domestic violence on business Fri, 28 Jul 2023 03:50:25 GMT 11:57 64c3367485617f0011d1a5f2 false https://shows.acast.com/small-business-big-impact/episodes/ep7-small-business-big-impact 64c3367485617f0011d1a5f2 648159facb45a0001139ded7 ep7-small-business-big-impact full 1 7 The financial impact of violence against women and their children on Australian production and the business sector is $1.9 billion a year. Catherine Fitzpatrick, business representative on the advisory group of the government's National Plan to End Violence Against Women and their Children, takes Gretel Killeen through the impact that domestic violence can have on your workplace.


Resources for Small Business:



Host: Gretel Killeen

Guest: Catherine Fitzpatrick, business representative on the advisory group of the government's National Plan to End Violence Against Women and their Children

Additional Voiceover: Bryce Corbett

Written By: Amanda Bower, Karen Prestidge, Gretel Killeen

Audio Producer: Carter Quinn

Project Lead: Shane Kruger

Project Producer: Squiz Media


This is a Lifeline Australia podcast for the Australian Government.  

© Lifeline Australia 2023

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> The financial impact of violence against women and their children on Australian production and the business sector is $1.9 billion a year. Catherine Fitzpatrick, business representative on the advisory group of the government's National Plan to End Violence Against Women and their Children, takes Gretel Killeen through the impact that domestic violence can have on your workplace.


Resources for Small Business:



Host: Gretel Killeen

Guest: Catherine Fitzpatrick, business representative on the advisory group of the government's National Plan to End Violence Against Women and their Children

Additional Voiceover: Bryce Corbett

Written By: Amanda Bower, Karen Prestidge, Gretel Killeen

Audio Producer: Carter Quinn

Project Lead: Shane Kruger

Project Producer: Squiz Media


This is a Lifeline Australia podcast for the Australian Government.  

© Lifeline Australia 2023

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Ep6: Why your employee needs leave Ep6: Why your employee needs leave Fri, 28 Jul 2023 03:47:28 GMT 13:17 64c335f58e16bd0011a37501 false https://shows.acast.com/small-business-big-impact/episodes/ep6-why-your-employee-needs-leave 64c335f58e16bd0011a37501 648159facb45a0001139ded7 ep6-why-your-employee-needs-leave full 1 6 People experiencing domestic violence may need to go to court; hospital; find housing; set up a new bank account; get counselling; and a multitude of other things that mostly happen during work hours. Gretel Killeen speaks with Padma Raman, CEO of Australia's National Research Organisation for Women's Safety, about why paid family and domestic leave is important. 


Resources for Small Business:



Host: Gretel Killeen

Guest: Padma Raman, CEO of Australia's National Research Organisation for Women's Safety

Additional Voiceover: Bryce Corbett

Written By: Amanda Bower, Karen Prestidge, Gretel Killeen

Audio Producer: Carter Quinn

Project Lead: Shane Kruger

Project Producer: Squiz Media


This is a Lifeline Australia podcast for the Australian Government.  

© Lifeline Australia 2023

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> People experiencing domestic violence may need to go to court; hospital; find housing; set up a new bank account; get counselling; and a multitude of other things that mostly happen during work hours. Gretel Killeen speaks with Padma Raman, CEO of Australia's National Research Organisation for Women's Safety, about why paid family and domestic leave is important. 


Resources for Small Business:



Host: Gretel Killeen

Guest: Padma Raman, CEO of Australia's National Research Organisation for Women's Safety

Additional Voiceover: Bryce Corbett

Written By: Amanda Bower, Karen Prestidge, Gretel Killeen

Audio Producer: Carter Quinn

Project Lead: Shane Kruger

Project Producer: Squiz Media


This is a Lifeline Australia podcast for the Australian Government.  

© Lifeline Australia 2023

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Ep5: The importance of work to people experiencing violence. Ep5: The importance of work to people experiencing violence. Fri, 28 Jul 2023 03:45:52 GMT 10:33 64c3355f6624ec00115db08d false https://shows.acast.com/small-business-big-impact/episodes/ep5-we-are-family 64c3355f6624ec00115db08d 648159facb45a0001139ded7 ep5-we-are-family full 1 5 Many small businesses are like a family. And if someone in your actual family is violent and unpredictable, your workplace takes on even more importance in your life. Gretel Killeen speaks with Karen Prestidge – an expert who has spent decades training first responders on how to deal with domestic violence situations – and learns that domestic violence can affect anyone, in any type of workplace.  


Resources for Small Business:


Host: Gretel Killeen

Guest: Karen Prestidge, domestic violence expert and trainer

Additional Voiceover: Bryce Corbett

Written By: Amanda Bower, Karen Prestidge, Gretel Killeen

Audio Producer: Carter Quinn

Project Lead: Shane Kruger

Project Producer: Squiz Media


This is a Lifeline Australia podcast for the Australian Government.  

© Lifeline Australia 2023

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Many small businesses are like a family. And if someone in your actual family is violent and unpredictable, your workplace takes on even more importance in your life. Gretel Killeen speaks with Karen Prestidge – an expert who has spent decades training first responders on how to deal with domestic violence situations – and learns that domestic violence can affect anyone, in any type of workplace.  


Resources for Small Business:


Host: Gretel Killeen

Guest: Karen Prestidge, domestic violence expert and trainer

Additional Voiceover: Bryce Corbett

Written By: Amanda Bower, Karen Prestidge, Gretel Killeen

Audio Producer: Carter Quinn

Project Lead: Shane Kruger

Project Producer: Squiz Media


This is a Lifeline Australia podcast for the Australian Government.  

© Lifeline Australia 2023

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Ep4: Supporting - not solving - is the key Ep4: Supporting - not solving - is the key Fri, 28 Jul 2023 03:44:38 GMT 10:51 64c334aa6e09090011e37c18 false https://shows.acast.com/small-business-big-impact/episodes/ep4-not-your-problem-to-solve 64c334aa6e09090011e37c18 648159facb45a0001139ded7 ep4-not-your-problem-to-solve full 1 4 A small business owner explains why employers should not feel that they have to solve their employee’s domestic violence situation. The most important thing is to believe them, and give them the support they ask for. 


Resources for Small Business:


Host: Gretel Killeen

Guest: Sandy Chong, CEO of the Australian Hairdressing Council 

Additional Voiceover: Bryce Corbett

Written By: Amanda Bower, Karen Prestidge, Gretel Killeen

Audio Producer: Carter Quinn

Project Lead: Shane Kruger

Project Producer: Squiz Media


This is a Lifeline Australia podcast for the Australian Government.  

© Lifeline Australia 2023

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> A small business owner explains why employers should not feel that they have to solve their employee’s domestic violence situation. The most important thing is to believe them, and give them the support they ask for. 


Resources for Small Business:


Host: Gretel Killeen

Guest: Sandy Chong, CEO of the Australian Hairdressing Council 

Additional Voiceover: Bryce Corbett

Written By: Amanda Bower, Karen Prestidge, Gretel Killeen

Audio Producer: Carter Quinn

Project Lead: Shane Kruger

Project Producer: Squiz Media


This is a Lifeline Australia podcast for the Australian Government.  

© Lifeline Australia 2023

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Ep3: How to have a difficult conversation Ep3: How to have a difficult conversation Fri, 28 Jul 2023 03:43:43 GMT 11:10 64c3340cdc471e001168f862 false https://shows.acast.com/small-business-big-impact/episodes/ep3-how-to-have-a-difficult-conversation 64c3340cdc471e001168f862 648159facb45a0001139ded7 ep3-how-to-have-a-difficult-conversation full 1 3 Gretel Killeen speaks with Ingrid Macartney, director of the Immigrant Women’s Support Service, to learn how to have a calm, open-ended conversation with an employee you think may be experiencing violence. 


Resources for Small Business:



Host: Gretel Killeen

Guest: Ingrid Macartney, director of the Immigrant Women’s Support Service

Additional Voiceover: Bryce Corbett

Written By: Amanda Bower, Karen Prestidge, Gretel Killeen

Audio Producer: Carter Quinn

Project Lead: Shane Kruger

Project Producer: Squiz Media


This is a Lifeline Australia podcast for the Australian Government.  

© Lifeline Australia 2023

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Gretel Killeen speaks with Ingrid Macartney, director of the Immigrant Women’s Support Service, to learn how to have a calm, open-ended conversation with an employee you think may be experiencing violence. 


Resources for Small Business:



Host: Gretel Killeen

Guest: Ingrid Macartney, director of the Immigrant Women’s Support Service

Additional Voiceover: Bryce Corbett

Written By: Amanda Bower, Karen Prestidge, Gretel Killeen

Audio Producer: Carter Quinn

Project Lead: Shane Kruger

Project Producer: Squiz Media


This is a Lifeline Australia podcast for the Australian Government.  

© Lifeline Australia 2023

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Ep2: Warning Signs Ep2: Warning Signs Fri, 28 Jul 2023 03:41:47 GMT 11:53 64c333788ab13d0012e01745 false https://shows.acast.com/small-business-big-impact/episodes/ep2-red-flags 64c333788ab13d0012e01745 648159facb45a0001139ded7 ep2-red-flags full 1 2 Is your employee pulling back from social functions? Taking photos of themselves at work? Gretel Killeen speaks to Mark Richards, a community trainer on domestic violence, to learn about some of the warning signs of family and domestic violence that employers can look for in the workplace. 


Resources for Small Business:



Host: Gretel Killeen

Guest: Mark Richards, community trainer on family and domestic violence

Additional Voiceover: Bryce Corbett

Written By: Amanda Bower, Karen Prestidge, Gretel Killeen

Audio Producer: Carter Quinn

Project Lead: Shane Kruger

Project Producer: Squiz Media


This is a Lifeline Australia podcast for the Australian Government.  

© Lifeline Australia 2023

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Is your employee pulling back from social functions? Taking photos of themselves at work? Gretel Killeen speaks to Mark Richards, a community trainer on domestic violence, to learn about some of the warning signs of family and domestic violence that employers can look for in the workplace. 


Resources for Small Business:



Host: Gretel Killeen

Guest: Mark Richards, community trainer on family and domestic violence

Additional Voiceover: Bryce Corbett

Written By: Amanda Bower, Karen Prestidge, Gretel Killeen

Audio Producer: Carter Quinn

Project Lead: Shane Kruger

Project Producer: Squiz Media


This is a Lifeline Australia podcast for the Australian Government.  

© Lifeline Australia 2023

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[Ep1: What is family & domestic violence? ]]> Fri, 28 Jul 2023 03:40:59 GMT 12:19 64c332dd495c9f0011e0c4d0 false https://shows.acast.com/small-business-big-impact/episodes/ep1-what-is-domestic-violence 64c332dd495c9f0011e0c4d0 648159facb45a0001139ded7 ep1-what-is-domestic-violence full 1 1 In Australia, one in 4 women, and one in 14 men, has experienced domestic violence – so it’s likely you are working alongside someone who has experienced it. Gretel Killeen speaks with Catherine Fitzpatrick, the business representative on the advisory group of the Australian Government's National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022–2032, to learn more about different forms of family and domestic violence. 


Resources for Small Business:



Host: Gretel Killeen

Guest: Catherine Fitzpatrick, small business owner and the business representative on the advisory group to the government’s National Plan to End Violence against Women and their Children

Additional Voiceover: Bryce Corbett

Written By: Amanda Bower, Karen Prestidge, Gretel Killeen

Audio Producer: Carter Quinn

Project Lead: Shane Kruger

Project Producer: Squiz Media


This is a Lifeline Australia podcast for the Australian Government.  

© Lifeline Australia 2023

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> In Australia, one in 4 women, and one in 14 men, has experienced domestic violence – so it’s likely you are working alongside someone who has experienced it. Gretel Killeen speaks with Catherine Fitzpatrick, the business representative on the advisory group of the Australian Government's National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022–2032, to learn more about different forms of family and domestic violence. 


Resources for Small Business:



Host: Gretel Killeen

Guest: Catherine Fitzpatrick, small business owner and the business representative on the advisory group to the government’s National Plan to End Violence against Women and their Children

Additional Voiceover: Bryce Corbett

Written By: Amanda Bower, Karen Prestidge, Gretel Killeen

Audio Producer: Carter Quinn

Project Lead: Shane Kruger

Project Producer: Squiz Media


This is a Lifeline Australia podcast for the Australian Government.  

© Lifeline Australia 2023

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Trailer: Calling Small Business Owners... Trailer: Calling Small Business Owners... Mon, 03 Jul 2023 01:20:07 GMT 1:08 64a2224764faf00011b4633f false https://shows.acast.com/small-business-big-impact/episodes/trailer-calling-small-businesses 64a2224764faf00011b4633f 648159facb45a0001139ded7 trailer-calling-small-businesses How to support employees experiencing family and domestic violence trailer 1 Small Business, Big Impact is a podcast for small businesses about how to support employees experiencing family and domestic violence. Starting on August 1st, all employees in Australia can apply for up to ten days of paid domestic or family violence leave, each year, from their employer. Given that 1 in 4 Australian women and 1 in 14 men experience domestic violence, it is likely that someone in your business is affected. Across 10 short episodes, we'll guide you on your responsibilities and help you recognise the red flags.


Small Business, Big Impact is brought to you by Lifeline and the Australian Government. Coming August 1st.

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]]> Small Business, Big Impact is a podcast for small businesses about how to support employees experiencing family and domestic violence. Starting on August 1st, all employees in Australia can apply for up to ten days of paid domestic or family violence leave, each year, from their employer. Given that 1 in 4 Australian women and 1 in 14 men experience domestic violence, it is likely that someone in your business is affected. Across 10 short episodes, we'll guide you on your responsibilities and help you recognise the red flags.


Small Business, Big Impact is brought to you by Lifeline and the Australian Government. Coming August 1st.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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