Current as of June 2020
If you are experiencing family violence you can:
TIS National is a free interpreting service which aims to provide equitable access to key services, which are not government funded, for people with limited or no English language proficiency. Visit their website for more information.
National Relay Service (NRS) is a government initiative that allows people who are deaf, hard of hearing and/or have a speech impairment to make and receive phone calls. Visit their website for more information.
If you are experiencing difficulty meeting your financial obligations, please let us know by contacting us so that we discuss your situation and explore the following support options that may be available:
All World Nomads entities, including nib Travel Services Europe, nib Travel Services Limited and nib Travel Services (Australia) Pty Ltd, are subsidiaries of nib holdings limited (ABN 51 125 633 856). nib is committed to ensuring the safety of our customers by providing the appropriate tools to our employees so they can better identify and support those who are affected by family violence.
The purpose of this policy is to assist in the recognition of family violence and financial hardship. Our employees play a role in first identifying that a customer is experiencing or perpetrating family violence.
Our Family Violence Policy applies to Directors, officers, the Senior Executive team and all employees of any entity within the nib Travel Group in Australia and the Philippines (“employees”).
nib provides appropriate training to all our employees and service suppliers who:
Our training considers the consequences of family violence, how to identify those affected or engaged in family violence and how to provide assistance to those identified.
We review and update our training regularly and as required.
Where a claim is made by a customer that we identify is affected by family violence, we will handle their claim with sensitivity, flexibility, empathy and care.
nib has developed processes to support customers in such scenarios, ensuring the process of making a claim is clearly and transparently explained, having specialist employees available with adequate authority to make decisions.
If the claim is identified as requiring an outcome outside of our standard processing times, nib has a documented Fast Track process where:
Where financial hardship is identified nib will also fast track the request and provide appropriate support and judgement in the assessment of a claim, or of a collection or recovery.
If a customer identifies that they are affected by family violence, nib will sensitively inquire about their financial situation to determine financial hardship. nib has documented financial hardship processes where the Fast Track process, outlined in section 3, is followed.
Any recoveries from third parties will be handled sensitively and will be expedited where possible. If applicable, we will obtain the permission of the customer.
nib provides support for employees in line with our Domestic Violence Guidelines and encourages employees to talk with their supervisor, manager or a People and Culture representative. A free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available to all employees and their immediate family. EAP provides confidential counselling for personal, family or work issues that are impacting on your well-being or quality of life. Our EAP service is provided by Assure Programs. Assure offer a highly professional global counselling service to nib Group employees at locations around the world.
Employees can access EAP 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by referring to the EAP contact information via nib’s intranet. EAP sessions can be held either over the phone and via digital channels such as Zoom and Skype.
nib encourage you to tell us about any vulnerability you may have. If you tell us that due to a vulnerability you need additional assistance or support, we will work with you and try to find a suitable, sensitive and compassionate way for us to proceed.
For further assistance with family violence please contact one of the following support services.
1800RESPECT
1800 737 732
24 hour national sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault.
Lifeline
13 11 14
Lifeline has a national number who can help put you in contact with a crisis service in your State. Anyone across Australia experiencing a personal crisis or thinking about suicide can call 13 11 14.
Men's Referral Service
1300 766 491
This service from No to Violence offers assistance, information and counselling to help men who use family violence.
Aboriginal Family Domestic Violence Hotline
1800 019 123
Victims Services has a dedicated contact line for Aboriginal victims of crime who would like information on victims’ rights, how to access counselling and financial assistance.
Relationships Australia
1300 364 277 (for the cost of a local call)
A leading provider of relationship support services for individuals, families and communities with the aim to support all people in Australia to achieve positive and respectful relationships.
Australian Childhood Foundation
1800 176 453 / 03 9874 3922
Counselling for children and young people affected by abuse.
Suicide Call Back Service
1300 659 467
Free counselling 24/7, whether you’re feeling suicidal, are worried about someone else, or have lost someone to suicide.
National Disability Abuse and Neglect Hotline
1800 880 052
An Australia-wide telephone hotline for reporting abuse and neglect of people with disability.
nib is committed to protecting our customers and employees privacy (and any personal information we collect from individuals). For more information on how we collect, use, store and disclose of your personal information, please read the nib Group Privacy Policy available at https://www.nib.com.au/docs/privacy-policy.
This policy will be reviewed every two years to ensure it remains consistent with General Insurance Code of Practice requirements, as well as the changing nature of the organisation.
Policy Owner: nib Traveller Services
Approved By: nib Travel Chief Executive Officer
Last Updated: June 2020