NEWS BLOG

News and commentary by Managing Director Gaven Wicks

Workplace Security and Safety

| Gaven Wicks Managing Director

Granted this article was written from an American perspective, however their concern that employers need to look after the protection and safety of their employees is one that resonates across the pond in Australia.   We certainly are finding that employers are switching on to the need to educate their staff in their own personal security.  Employers are responsible for doing what they can to ensure their employees are safe whilst at work ….. and even travelling to and from work.  We applaud businesses taking measures to ensure the safety of their staff.  This can only be a positive move...

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Country Girl Management

| Gaven Wicks Managing Director

On the weekend we had the pleasure of attending the Country Girl Management convention with 250 girls and women in attendance all ranging in ages from 8 and 35 years old.   We ran our Womens Self Defence class for these ladies who learnt how to:   • be aware of their own security and surroundings; • what to do and how to communicate if confronted; • the legal implications of actions; and finally the fun bit…. • as a last resort - defensive moves   What an amazing vibe! We thoroughly loved being part of this event with their...

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Corporate Conflict Management and Self Defence

| Gaven Wicks Managing Director

We would like to thank VETASSESS for engaging Strike Training and Consulting to deliver our “Conflict Management and Self Defence” program to their staff.   VETASSESS found their employees were encountering aggressive, threatening and anti-social behaviour when dealing with some clients. As an all-female staff the organisation recognised there was a major issue with security of their staff whilst on site. Strike created bespoke training program to specifically meet the security and personal safety issues of the staff.   As an addition Strike applied its experience and knowledge in the area of security to conduct an assessment of the VETASSESS office...

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School Group Self Defence

| Gaven Wicks Managing Director

We would like to thank the Holy Cross College students and their Mums for a wonderful Self Defence group lesson.   What a fantastic and enthusiastic bunch!   The group of girls with their friends learnt some very valuable points and considerations to remember whilst enjoying their everyday life.  Supported by their Mums, they will have new skills and understanding of situational awareness, which will be a gift for life.   Your personal safety is such an important issue and we loved being able to teach you such critical techniques through our extensive background and experience.  We covered issues of...

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