The Australian Child Maltreatment Study (ACMS) reinforced what many in the child and family sector had long suspected – most children and young people (62%) experience at least one form of abuse or neglect before the age of 18. From a wellbeing perspective, we know that these children are more than twice as likely to […]

We’re proud to welcome two exceptional guest speakers, Tammy Casselson and Anastasia Sagris-Desmond, co-authors of “The Grimmest of FairyTales,” who will lead an insightful and thought-provoking talk about an issue that touches every community, family, domestic and sexual violence. Books will be for sale on the day. While the topic is serious, this event is designed to […]

Designed for staff who have supervisory responsibilities of teams in the Community Services sector, this workshop aims to provide participants with the skills and tools to run constructive supervision sessions. It focuses on a practice perspective that embeds evidence-informed practices into a non-clinical supervision model. Register here

Women’s Health in the South East and the City of Kingston are pleased to host a special online event for Women’s Health Week, focusing on the mental health and wellbeing impacts of menopause and perimenopause. This free webinar will feature leading menopause specialist Dr Fatima Khan, founder of the Menopause Clinic in Cremorne, and is […]

To celebrate Indigenous Literacy Day, Derrimut Weelam Gathering Place have partnered with Kingston Libraries to run two Storytime sessions. Elders will read Indigenous story books out of both Chelsea and Cheltenham Library. This event is open to the wider community, and children who registerwill receive an Indigenous book. For ages 0-10 years. Bookings essential. For […]

Join us online for the official launch of National Child Protection Week 2025 - a dynamic and uplifting webinar designed to spark ideas and shift the conversation into real action. You’ll hear powerful reflections from national leaders, grassroots advocates, and young changemakers on the reforms, challenges, and community-led solutions shaping child protection in Australia today. […]

This Change the story presentation provides a brief, high-level overview of Change the story: A shared framework for the primary prevention of violence against women in Australia, covering: - our vision for a safe, respectful, equal world - what gets in the way of us achieving this - actions you can take to change the […]

Rainbow Health Australia is thrilled to invite you to the launch of the Pride in Prevention Program Guide: A guide to programming for primary prevention of family violence experienced by LGBTIQ+ communities. Like all of us, LGBTIQ people deserve to live in a supportive community, and be treated with care and respect in all relationships. […]

In this session, Dr Ashlee Curtis and Dr Travis Harries will discuss their recent research into substance-involved child-to-parent violence (SU-CPV). Child-to-parent violence (CPV) is associated with youth substance problems; however, few studies have explored the familial context surrounding substance-involved CPV. Key findings from this research include associations between parental monitoring, parental intrusiveness, affective reactivity, concurrent reactive CPV […]

What’s really going on behind the screens of young people today? This confronting yet essential webinar dives deep into the hidden worlds of online subcultures that glorify misogyny and gendered violence. Building on the conversations started by the hit Netflix series Adolescence, we’ll explore how these toxic narratives are spreading across social media, gaming, and […]

Come Walk with us on World Suicide Prevention Day to remember family & friends we have lost to suicide and raise awareness and funds to help provide 24/7 crisis support for those struggling with mental health. Meet at Dardi Munwurro 558 High Street Preston then we will walk down Tyler Street to Barrbunin Beek gathering […]

National Child Protection Week (NCPW) (7–13 September) is a big week for the sector and we’re very proud to be partnering with the National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (NAPCAN) for another important webinar. This year we’ll be picking up the conversation from the NCPW webinar from 2023 on childhood emotional abuse. […]

For boys and young men, the internet can be a place where they seek connection, validation and guidance as they explore what it means to be a man today. However, it also exposes them to risks like harmful content, online exploitation and the growing influence of misogynistic ideologies. This 45-minute webinar will help educators understand: […]

In partnership with Women’s Health in the South East, join Kingston Youth Services for an informative online presentation covering the signs and symptoms of endometriosis, where to find more information, along with useful strategies for providing support to your young person. Young people are encouraged to attend too!   Register here

Tailored for professionals such as practitioners, case managers, and social workers - along with other integral members of a comprehensive support system for children, youth, and families - this dynamic 4-hour workshop offers an immersive and practical learning experience. Register here

Young people are growing up in an increasingly complex digital world, one where image-based abuse is becoming disturbingly common. But behind the headlines are real lives, real harm, and real opportunities for change. This webinar is your chance to step into a conversation that goes beyond awareness and into action. Bringing together experts from across […]

Build your confidence working with people experiencing family violence This four-hour interactive workshop is delivered by trainers with expert MARAM knowledge or firsthand experience of putting MARAM into practice as clinicians. Learning outcomes Increased confidence using the MARAM tools and undertaking intermediate risk assessments. Increase ability to analyse the level of risk and manage family violence […]

This interactive, online training module will assist professionals to effectively identify, understand and resist invitations to collude with men who use family violence. Register here

This workshop provides hands-on, practical training for professionals working in the child and family sector who support NDIS participants or their carers. It runs for four hours in total and is delivered in two separate two-hour sessions. You can choose to attend both sessions on the same day or spread them across two different days - […]