The 2017 National Community Attitudes towards Violence Against Women Survey (NCAS) found that although young people have a good overall understanding of domestic violence, in particular its physical forms, there were also some “areas of concern” within young people’s understandings. To better understand these findings, the forthcoming ANROWS qualitative research study “It depends on what […]
These Collaborative Practice Forums (or Communities of Practice) bring together practitioners that want more understanding on embedding the MARAM Framework and Information Sharing Schemes. With the focus of sharing resources, strategies and knowledge, these forums provide group member involvement and reflection. The benefits from attending these forums include the opportunity to network with other organisations […]
Level: Foundational Duration: One day When: Tuesday 24 May 9:30am- 4:30pm (Broadmeadows) Tuesday 21 June 9:30am- 4:30pm (Dandenong) Audience: This training is aimed at professionals who are not family violence (FV) specialists but may be working in community, health or education environments, and who engage with women experiencing FV. Note: Due to high demand, we can only accept a maximum of three staff […]
In this webinar, David, creator of the Safe & Together Model, will explore how domestic violence destructive and neglectful practices are held in place by outdated approaches that view children solely as “witnesses” to domestic violence. David will talk about a more comprehensive approach to domestic violence and children that includes coercive control, and the […]
In this webinar, David Mandel, creator of the Safe & Together Model, will resurrect and review “Pivoting” as a tool for training, coaching and supervision. David will walk CTs through a three step process they can use to address victim blaming in their training, and daily practice. David will model this process which can interrupt […]
Faith settings are important environments where social networks and social norms are formed and are therefore an important context in which we can target activities to prevent violence against women and family violence. This Faith Leader's Practice Guide and Toolkit shares the best of Australian and international research evidence on the factors that cause and […]
Delivered over 4 days, this non-accredited course will provide professionals working directly with men using family violence with the early skills, knowledge and confidence to interrupt abusive attitudes, and engage in meaningful conversations that work to move men using family violence into a change journey. Useful as a stand-alone program, this course will provide foundational […]
This event, co-hosted by Safe and Equal and Women with Disabilities Victoria (WDV), will showcase some of the ground-breaking resources WDV has developed in the prevention of violence against women space. Members of the WDV team will take us through a range of resources, including: Understanding Disability Video and Guide Gender and Disability Drivers Video […]
These reflective discussions are held on the last Wednesday of each month in 2022. Between each session, at least another 4 women will be murdered by a current or former male partner by their use of family violence. Since these figures are not changing from year to year, the need for practitioners to address gender […]
Fast Track will help you advance your career by building your leadership and advocacy skills. This free online professional development program is designed for people who want to excel in a leadership role responding to family violence or preventing violence against women. Fast Track will build your knowledge in feminist leadership, advocacy, creating effective partnerships […]
