The SA Housing Trust is committed to preventing violence against women and individuals of other genders through cultivating a workplace culture of respect, safety, and inclusivity. Ending gendered violence is a shared responsibility and as a workplace we have a significant role in both prevention and support for our employees and our customers.

The Trust recognises that violence against women is rooted in gender inequality, and women are disproportionally impacted by family, domestic and sexual violence.

We also acknowledge that family, domestic and sexual violence is an intersectional issue, with some cohorts of women more likely to experience violence. This includes, but is not limited to First Nations women, women with disability, and transgender women.

What are we doing?

The SA Housing Trust is a White Ribbon Accredited Workplace, meaning that the organisation has implemented practices, policies and procedures which create a healthy and safe culture. We are an equal opportunity workplace and have zero tolerance for violence including gendered violence. We take active steps in encouraging respectful workplace relationships, including staff training and engagement initiatives.

What is Gender-Based Violence?

Gender-based violence is defined as violent behaviour which is directed towards a person based on their gender. The term is commonly used when describing harmful acts towards women due to structural and societal imbalances which result in women being disproportionally impacted by violent behaviour. Regardless of gender, all forms of violence are unacceptable, this includes but is not limited to physical violence, sexual abuse, verbal abuse, social abuse, economic abuse.

The data shows

• 1 in 4 women have experienced domestic and family violence since the age of 15.
• 1 in 14 men have experienced domestic and family violence since the age of 15.
• 2 in 5 women with a disability have experienced domestic and family violence since the age of 15.
• 3 in 5 people who identify themselves as LGBTIQA+ have experienced intimate partner violence and family violence.
• First Nations women are 34 times more likely to be hospitalised due to domestic and family violence.
• Women are almost 3 times more likely than men to experience violence by a partner since the age of 15.
• Family and intimate partner violence is the leading cause of serious injury, disability and death for women in Australia.

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