The SA Housing Trust is committed to preventing violence against women and individuals of all genders by creating a workplace culture of respect, safety, and inclusivity.

We believe ending gender violence is a shared responsibility and as a workplace we have a significant role in both prevention and support for our employees, customers and communities.

Read our Executive Endorsement

Why this matters?

Violence against women is rooted in gender inequality. Women are disproportionally impacted by family, domestic and sexual violence. We acknowledge that this issue is intersectional, meaning that some groups are more likely to experience harm including First Nations women, women with disability, older women, transgender women and LGBTIQA+ communities.

What are we doing?

We are proud to be a White Ribbon Accredited Workplace, which means that we have implemented policies, procedures and practices that promote a safe, respectful and inclusive culture.

Some of our actions include:

• A 5-year Operational Plan endorsed by our Executive Team
• Revised Domestic and Family Violence Policy, Procedure, Safety Plan, and Risk Assessment
• A Domestic and Family Violence Response Kit available to staff via our intranet
• Ongoing training, leadership visibility, and community partnerships.

The SA Housing Trust has a zero tolerance for violence, including gendered violence.

Understanding Gender-Based Violence?

Gender-based violence is defined as harmful behaviour directed at someone because of their gender.  Regardless of gender, all forms of violence are unacceptable, this includes but is not limited to physical violence, sexual abuse, verbal abuse, social abuse, technological abuse, economic abuse and coercive control.

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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