Host: Mark Aitken | Guest: Rachael Pallenberg | Duration: 39:36 | Published: 21 May 2021
Tags: Nurse Health, Midwife Health, Mental Health, Wellbeing, Family Violence, Domestic Violence
Family violence is a distressing problem in Australian society. Everyone has a role in eradicating family violence and its impact on victim survivors and society in general.
In this podcast, Mark Aitken talks to Rachael Pallenberg who works as the Quality and Safety Co-ordinator with NMHPV and leads the Strengthening Responses to Family Violence Project. She has extensive experience working with victim survivors experiencing family violence.
Rachael provides her knowledge, experience, wisdom and resources in relation to the complex issue that is family violence. We assist to answer the question: “Have you ever wondered why NMHPV has a focus on family violence?” Furthermore, we provide you with a range of information, resources and supports.
NMHPV recognises that family violence has a direct and indirect impact on nurses, midwives and students. You may be experiencing family violence or have experienced family violence, know someone experiencing family violence and/or cared for those experiencing family violence.
The NMHPV team is committed to supporting those experiencing family violence and its impact. Our team has been specifically educated to support nurses, midwives and students experiencing family violence.
If this podcast raises any issues or concerns for you, please call us on 9415 7551 from 8.30am – 5.00pm, Monday to Friday or email: admin@nmhp.org.au
About our Guest: Rachael Pallenberg
Rachael is an experienced manager, practitioner and consultant who has been employed in the heath and community services sector for over 30 years. She has worked primarily in family violence and sexual assault support services and prevention programs in service delivery and leadership roles. In addition, Rachael has had a long career in quality and risk management roles and is an experienced accreditation assessor/surveyor.
Rachael has a passion and commitment to addressing issues of inequality and enjoys working to assist organisations to improve their responses to family violence, as well as advocating for and supporting diverse and under-represented communities.
Rachael currently works with Nursing and Midwifery Health Program Victoria as Quality and Safety Co-ordinator. She leads the Strengthening Responses to Family Violence Project, which focuses on capability building, systems advocacy, policy reform and development of service delivery practice.
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Have you ever wondered why Nursing and Midwifery Health Program Victoria (NMHPV) has a focus on family violence?
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