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Violet Co FY21 Pro Bono Program Results are in!
WOW! In FY21 we have contributed a whopping $123,000 in value of pro bono legal services. This is our first year as a signatory to the National Pro Bono Target. Our very motivation for being, as a social enterprise, is to create a legal and consulting practice that delivers impact for women and/or Indigenous peoples. We feel like a day off might be in order!
Sexual assault: are shifting attitudes and ‘being believed’ encouraging survivors to report?
Community attitudes and the attitudes of Police are often the first hurdles that women face when contemplating whether or not to talk about their assault. To change this picture we can all play a part.
Are you looking for ways to work on racism & gender bias in the workplace?
Mediation can transform conflict into an opportunity to drive organisational performance, culture and change. We focus on working on issues where sexual harassment, gender or race-based issues, are present so that we can encourage listening and solutions
B Corp: Lessons from our journey towards certification
Today we are celebrating a small (though very significant) win after submitting our B Impact Assessment, which is the first in a series of hoops to become certified as a B Corporation. The assessment process really challenged us to extend ourselves and create impact in new areas through our core business.
Spotlight: Whole-of-University Indigenous Framework
Bringing together a whole-of-University framework for initiatives supporting the excellence of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples is an ambitious undertaking. Find out more about how the University of Newcastle did just this.
Top tips: Support Uluru Statement from the Heart
Want to learn more about some of the history leading to the creation of the Uluru Statement from the Heart and get inspired by a list of easy to implement actions you can get started with today?
Sexual Violence: Speaking out & changing culture
Speaking out on sexual assault and gender-based violence can change culture across our communities, schools, organisations and businesses. Find out more about our programs.
2021: Growing our impact
During 2021 Hub Australia are backing Violet Co to grow. This will enable us to have an even greater impact for women and Indigenous peoples.