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Govt reforms can tackle super gender gap: ASFA

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 4 MAY 2018
... removing the SG $450 a month threshold; reforming the Anti-Discrimination Act; allowing access to super in cases of domestic violence; and improving the operation of family law and super splitting. In its pre-budget 2018-19 submission, ASFA noted the ...

Employers of choice work to close super gap

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 FEB 2018
... boasts a workforce that is comprised of 50% females. Some of the insurer's gender equality initiatives include domestic violence leave, training and support; extensive parental leave benefits and support for all employees, including the continuation ...

Westpac extends domestic violence support services for staff

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 NOV 2017
... extend to staff members caring for immediate family members that have experienced or are experiencing family and domestic violence. Those measures include counselling from specialist clinicians; paid leave; emergency accommodation; financial assistance ...

Mercer assists super fund members experiencing domestic violence

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 24 NOV 2017
A new framework outlining best practice for dealing with victims of family violence is now available free of charge to Australia's superannuation funds ahead of White Ribbon Day on Saturday 25 November. In the past two years Mercer Australia has received ...

Philanthropy Australia names recipients of annual industry awards

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  FRIDAY, 7 APR 2017
... inspired creative concept that help local women gain a sustainable source of income. Championing the cause against domestic violence was the winner of the 2017 Gender-wise Philanthropy Award, which went to the Caledonia Foundation for supporting the ...

CBA, Westpac put spotlight on financial exclusion

KERRIE SYDEE  |  MONDAY, 28 NOV 2016
... economic security of women, including: Build capability of frontline staff to deal with customers experiencing domestic violence through the development of appropriate training Train CommBank financial advisers on financial issues that impact women Support ...

Equip's new provision for domestic violence

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAY 2016
... addition to its employee support program that will see an extra five days' fully paid leave for staff affected by domestic violence. The special leave will support any employees who, as a result of domestic violence, are required to attend court appearances ...

Childhood determines who rises to the top

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  THURSDAY, 28 JUN 2012
... suffered major adversity between the age of eight and 15 years, such as death of a parent or being victim of domestic violence. In bleak contrast, men who rise to the top typically grow up in stable traditional family environments with a stay at home ...

Social Impact Property fund takes wings

COMPANY RELEASE  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 APR 2010
... providing Australian investors with an opportunity to provide organisations who deliver community health, legal, domestic violence protection, migrant assistance, youth services, services for people with a disability, families at risk and aged services ...

AMP gives free advice to Salvos

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 APR 2008
... debts or having problems budgeting. Northside Women's Service is a confidential service for female victims of domestic violence living in the North Shore. The service provides safe accommodation and education on domestic violence.