Coliban Water executive manager of customer and stakeholder experience Lauren McLean said the partnership helped workplaces across the region build knowledge and skills through specialist training, forums and workshops facilitated by WHLM.
“The CARE Partnership will further strengthen our efforts to more confidently and effectively recognise, call out, and prevent sexism and violence against women, among our customer base, within our organisation, and across the broader community,” she said.
Ms McLean said she hoped formalising Coliban Water’s membership in the CARE Partnership shortly after International Women’s Day would encourage other local groups to participate.
“Preventing violence against women is everyone’s business, every day, and we all have a role to play to help stop violence happening in our communities in the first place,” Ms McLean said.
“While Coliban Water has always adopted a zero-tolerance approach when it comes to sexism, violence against women, financial abuse and gender violence, we know we can learn from others and continue to improve through collaboration.”
WHLM chief executive Kellie Dunn congratulated Coliban Water for its commitment to promoting gender equality and respect.
“By saying no to violence against women, promoting women’s independence and decision-making, challenging gender stereotypes, and strengthening positive, equal and respectful relationships, Coliban Water and our more than 30 other member organisations are helping to normalise gender equality and end violence against women before it starts,” Ms Dunn said.
For more information about the CARE Partnership, visit whlm.org.au
Coliban Water’s family violence policy is available at coliban.com.au
