Family and domestic violence is violent, threatening or other abusive behaviour by a close relative, a member of an employee’s household, or a current or former intimate partner (including LGBTI+ partners). It includes any behaviour or behaviours that seek to coerce or control another person, or cause a person harm or to live with fear.

Family and domestic violence can take many forms including physical assault, sexual assault, psychological and emotional abuse, verbal abuse, threatening to ‘out’ a LGBTI+ person, forced social isolation and financial deprivation.

We are committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of our workforce and do not condone domestic or family violence or abuse, or any form of abuse in the workplace or at home.

Accessing support

For information about the range of support available to employees, you should refer to the Australia Post Group Family and Domestic Violence (FDV) Policy.

If you are impacted by domestic or family violence or abuse, there are helpful, free, and confidential services available for you to access.

  • Talk to your manager or contact  the People Services team via the People Services Portal.
  • Seek independent support by contacting the EAP Domestic Abuse and/or Family Violence Helpline (1300 338 465) or call 1800RESPECT (details below), or any of the other external support services in your state or territory.

We provide all permanent, fixed term and casual employees with up to 20 days’ paid family and domestic violence leave if they are unable to work as a result of family and domestic violence or abuse, or if they are required to care for someone who is experiencing family and domestic violence.

We may also accommodate temporary adjustments at work to support you, including:

  • Other leave or flexible hours to attend counselling, see a solicitor, find a new place to live, go to court or recover from injuries.
  • Temporary changes (if possible) in job responsibilities, work schedule or location. 

If you’re unsure about options available, talk to your people leader or supervisor. Your people leader, with assistance from the People Services team, can work with you to develop a workplace safety plan to help keep you safe at work.

If you think you may be engaging in domestic or family violence or abuse

There are services available to support and assist you if you recognise your behaviour is problematic and/or have displayed violent, abusive, intimidating or controlling behaviour at home or otherwise towards your family.
 

The EAP Domestic Abuse and/or Family Violence Helpline

Ph: 1300 338 465

This service provides, free, independent, and confidential advice around domestic or family violence or abuse issues including access to counselling, referral to specialist services and assistance with planning for safety at work and at home.

1800 RESPECT
Ph: 1800 737 732

This service provides independent, 24/7 support to people impacted by domestic and family violence. 1800 RESPECT is the National Domestic Family Violence and Sexual Assault Counselling Service. They provide 24/7 counselling over the phone and through webchat. Visit their website for further resources and information.