The Department of Treasury and Finance (DTF) is an accredited 'White Ribbon Workplace'.

DTF promotes a culture of zero tolerance towards violence and is an active supporter of the global White Ribbon movement to stand up and speak out to stop violence against women.

Violence against women is driven by gender inequality and disrespect. It can take many forms:

  • physical abuse
  • sexual assault and harassment
  • verbal abuse
  • emotional abuse
  • financial abuse
  • coercive control.

White Ribbon Standards

DTF is proud to have been a White Ribbon accredited workplace since 2016, committed to providing a safe, respectful and gender-equitable working environment for all employees.

DTF acknowledges that women are disproportionally affected by male-perpetrated violence and have partnered with White Ribbon Australia to take active steps to prevent and address violence against women by utilising the White Ribbon standards outlined below.

Standard 1:
Commitment & Governance		 Standard 2:
Capability & Culture		 Standard 3:
Response and Support
  • Workplace strategy and insight
  • Impactful, sustainable practices
  • Policy, procedures and process
  • Workplace safety
  • People leader learning
  • Team member learning
  • Communication and influence
  • Collaboration and partnerships
  • Community engagement
  • Response to People Experiencing Violence and Abuse (PEVA)
  • Response to People Using Violence and Abuse (PUVA)
  • Response to members of the public

If you would like to learn more about White Ribbon Australia visit https://www.whiteribbon.org.au (external site)

While violence against women is prevalent and serious, it is preventable. Together, we can create safer workplaces and communities.