Activity details
Launch a podcast series to support small business owners navigate paid family and domestic violence (FDV) leave.
This activity is part of a broader activity to improve women’s economic security through new legislation and a greater understanding of gender equality performance in Australian workplaces.
Implementation progress update
The ‘Small Business, Big Impact: How to Support Employees Experiencing Domestic and Family Violence’ podcast was launched on 1 August 2023 at an event at the Australian Parliament House. There are 10 episodes, covering what FDV is, how small businesses can respond in a supportive way, and what small businesses can do to prepare for conversations with employees when they apply for paid FDV leave. The podcast host speaks to expert guests from the FDV sector, small businesses and the police force on different aspects of FDV.
The Department of Social Services worked with Lifeline Australia (Lifeline) to develop the podcast to assist small businesses. Lifeline contracted The Squiz as podcast partners, a popular news podcast run exclusively by women, with Gretel Kileen as the host.
Marketing activity was undertaken in December 2024 to January 2025 to bring the podcast to the attention of any new small business owners since the launch. There are over 4,800 users to date. For more information see New Podcast Series for Supporting Employees Experiencing Domestic and Family Violence.
More information
- Learn about the National Plan to End Violence against women and children 2022-2032.
- Read the First Action Plan 2023-2027.
- Browse the First Action Plan 2023-2027 Activities Addendum update.