Domestic violence is a workplace issue and bosses should care what happens to staff outside work, says Westpac chief executive David McLean.
Westpac is the first organisation to earn a DVFREE Tick - an accreditation that recognises the bank's comprehensive domestic violence programme.
The tick, awarded by domestic violence service provider Shine, ensures an organisation provides a safe and supportive workplace for staff who are experiencing violence at home.
The organisation must also raise awareness about domestic violence and have staff who know what to do if they suspect a colleague is experiencing or perpetrating it.
McLean said that by the end of this year Westpac would have 20 specially trained staff who were assigned when someone asked for help and would connect them with further support.