Are you the parent or carer of a teenager? Would you like to develop and maintain a strong relationship with them? Tuning in to Teens is a 6-week program to help improve your relationship with an adolescent in your care. As a parent or carer of a teenager, you are invited to our 6 session […]
When: Wed 27 Apr, 10.30am-12.30pm Where: Kingston City Hall, 985 Nepean Hwy, Moorabbin The workshop will cover: Royal Commission into Aged Care Recommendations Financial Scams Financial Elder Abuse Powers of Attorney Estate Planning. The Commissioner for Senior Victorians (Gerard Mansour) and Kingston Mayor (Cr Steve Staikos) will also speak. Read more in the event brochure. […]
Domestic and Family Violence Awareness and Prevention Month is an annual event held each May to raise community awareness of the social and personal impacts of domestic and family violence and the support available to those affected. The key aims of the month are to: raise community awareness of domestic and family violence and its […]
Safe Steps' annual vigil to remember and honour those who have been killed by domestic and family violence. On Wednesday 4th May 2022, people across Australia will light a candle to remember those who have been killed by domestic and family violence. By joining this evening of reflection and remembrance, we honour their memories and […]
Frankston City Council’s Job Advocates are celebrating IDAHOBIT and helping people to overcome discrimination. They will be providing free 1:1 consultations in a safe and inclusive space to discuss specific barriers to employment and study, linking people with tailored support and culturally specific services. Consultations are available for people 15+ with all clients at this session […]
With the Labor Federal Government’s commitment to launch the National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and Children and a Victorian state election in November, the next six months are key to determining the shape of family violence reform across the country. Critical to these considerations are the unique experiences of migrant and refugee women […]
Join the Integrated Model of Care for Suspected Elder Abuse for an online forum to mark World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Topic: Older people and intervention orders: What you need to know The online forum will be held on Friday 17th of June, 10-11am Special guest speaker: Magistrate Goldsbrough. Followed by a panel: Catherine Hayden, Better Place Australia and […]
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 […]
Ahead of the Victorian Election in November, join us for an important conversation about the major parties' commitments to addressing family and sexual violence. Hosted by ABC News presenter Mary Gearin, we’ll hear from: The Hon. Ros Spence MP (Minister for Prevention of Family Violence, Australian Labor Party) Ms Emma Kealy MP (Shadow Minister for Prevention of Family Violence and […]
Victoria Police will be presenting at the forum to: Provide general crime and safety advice Discuss summer policing Answer questions from the community This event is open to the public and dinner is provided. Limited spots are available and bookings are required before Tuesday 29 November. Accessibility and translation services can be provided upon request. […]