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SUMMARY:Online Training: Responding to Disclosures in Prevention | Safe + Equal
DESCRIPTION:Gain the foundational knowledge of family violence understand the key considerations for responding to disclosures of family violence within prevention programs to support you in your work. \nThis three-hour virtual interactive training will prepare you to recognise indicators of family violence\, skills to provide a safe\, simple and sensitive response to a disclosure from an adult experiencing family violence. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/online-training-responding-to-disclosures-in-prevention-safe-equal/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Safe and Equal":MAILTO:admin@safeandequal.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250703T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250703T120000
DTSTAMP:20260612T150812
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UID:10001761-1751540400-1751544000@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:NAIDOC Week 2025 Flag Raising and Smoking Ceremony | City of Stonnington
DESCRIPTION:The City of Stonnington invites you to join us for a special event to commemorate NAIDOC Week with a Flag Raising Ceremony and heartfelt musical performance by Yuggera and Ugarapul/Le man\, John Wayne Parsons. \n\n\nJohn Wayne\, who is also known as Aboriginal Wayne Parsons\, fuses traditional Indigenous melodies with contemporary sounds\, creating a unique musical style that connects audiences to his cultural roots. His performances —whether at festivals\, community events\, or cultural initiatives — are renowned for their heartfelt expression and powerful messages of identity\, reconciliation\, and pride. \n\n\nNAIDOC’s theme for 2025\, ‘The Next Generation: Strength\, Vision & Legacy’\, celebrates not only the achievements of the past but the bright future ahead\, empowered by the strength of young First Peoples’ leaders\, vision of First Peoples’ communities\, and the legacy of their ancestors. \n\n\nA traditional Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony will also be conducted by Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Elder\, Uncle Colin Hunter. \nAt the conclusion of the ceremony light refreshments will be served in the Upper Foyer at Malvern Town Hall. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/naidoc-week-2025-flag-raising-and-smoking-ceremony-city-of-stonnington/
LOCATION:Malvern Town Hall\, 1251 High St\, Malvern\, VIC\, 3144\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="City of Stonnington":MAILTO:council@stonnington.vic.gov.au
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SUMMARY:Exploring Trauma & Violence - Informed Care (TVIC) Framework for Domestic & Family Violence Practice | ShantiWorks
DESCRIPTION:Part 1 – Trauma-and Violence-Informed Care with Perpetrators\nTuesday 8th July 2025\, 10am – 12pm\nPart 2 – Trauma-and Violence-Informed Care with Victims/Survivors\nWednesday 9th July 2025\, 10am – 12pm\nForm: Online via zoom\nRegister here: https://www.shantiworks.com.au/upcomingworkshops\nFee:\n$300 + GST per workshop\n$600 + GST for both workshops \nTrauma is not the total of any person or community. People and communities that have suffered trauma and systemic oppression resist this daily with many and varied strengths and resiliencies. The power of TVIC and intersectional interventions is understanding people as a whole\, not as only one-dimensional.\nTrauma-and Violence-Informed Care (TVIC) not only recognises the impact of individual trauma but also seeks to understand and address the broader social and structural conditions that contribute to ongoing harm. TVIC links interpersonal violence with the wider context of people’s lives\, acknowledging how various forms of structural violence such as poverty\, racism\, discrimination and social exclusion intersect and compound personal experiences of trauma.\nWith people using violence to their intimate partners – TVIC is new and developing framework for practice. Holding a TVIC framework can be humanising and create a platform for accountability and reparation. Working with people using violence to acknowledge how their past trauma impacts their present ways of being ensures that they are treated with dignity which is foundational work for responsibility and accountability conversations.\nWith victims/survivors – TVIC encourages practitioners to think\, assess and respond beyond individual support and extend practice possibilities to incorporate a system advocacy in responding to the context of entrapments in the lives of victims/survivors. TVIC provides opportunity to engage with people’s trauma and acknowledge it has an impact on their current responses and choices. Building safety begins with victims/survivors’ wishes and needs\, and their priorities\, which includes decisions that they make and the direction they see for their life.\nThis workshop series will offer:\n•\nA TVIC framework for domestic & family violence sectors that holds context and systems in focus\n•\nStrategies for practicing with dignity & safety with victims/survivors\n•\nStrategies for practicing with dignity & accountability with people using violence\nSHANTIWORKS’ WORKSHOP SERIES \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/exploring-trauma-violence-informed-care-tvic-framework-for-domestic-family-violence-practice-shantiworks/2025-07-08/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250709T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250709T160000
DTSTAMP:20260612T150812
CREATED:20250311T060930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T060930Z
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SUMMARY:Parkas Plus Training | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
DESCRIPTION:The Royal Children’s Hospital Mental Health (RCH MH)\, in collaboration with Dr Wendy Bunston – OAM (wb Training &\nConsultancy) are delivering a 2-day training package to mental health clinicians and other welfare professionals working with children/adolescents\, and their families\, affected by family violence related trauma.\nThis interactive\, practice-based training will provide participants with a fully comprehensive overview of everything you need to know about parkas plus and the accompanying manual. This manual\, valued at $120.00\, is unique by design\, incorporating four separate\, yet sequentially complementary programs\, and has been purposely structured to consider the processes of group dynamics and group stages. \nContent includes: \nA focus on the groupwork models featured within the manual\, just for kids (jfk)\, jfk plus\, parkas (parents accepting responsibility kids are safe) and kaspar (keeping all safe playful active reflection); theories and practice principles informing this work; the interventions and strategies developed within the programs; ways of engaging children and young people (and their families) in a therapeutic working relationship\, as well as experiential opportunities to participate in some of the games/activities recommended within the manual. \nRegister Here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/parkas-plus-training-the-royal-childrens-hospital-melbourne/2025-07-09/
LOCATION:Building A\, 50 Flemington Street\, Travancore\, Building A\, 50 Flemington Street\, Travancore\, VIC\, 3032\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Children and Young People
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250709T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250709T120000
DTSTAMP:20260612T150812
CREATED:20250512T050752Z
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UID:10001733-1752055200-1752062400@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Exploring Trauma & Violence - Informed Care (TVIC) Framework for Domestic & Family Violence Practice | ShantiWorks
DESCRIPTION:Part 1 – Trauma-and Violence-Informed Care with Perpetrators\nTuesday 8th July 2025\, 10am – 12pm\nPart 2 – Trauma-and Violence-Informed Care with Victims/Survivors\nWednesday 9th July 2025\, 10am – 12pm\nForm: Online via zoom\nRegister here: https://www.shantiworks.com.au/upcomingworkshops\nFee:\n$300 + GST per workshop\n$600 + GST for both workshops \nTrauma is not the total of any person or community. People and communities that have suffered trauma and systemic oppression resist this daily with many and varied strengths and resiliencies. The power of TVIC and intersectional interventions is understanding people as a whole\, not as only one-dimensional.\nTrauma-and Violence-Informed Care (TVIC) not only recognises the impact of individual trauma but also seeks to understand and address the broader social and structural conditions that contribute to ongoing harm. TVIC links interpersonal violence with the wider context of people’s lives\, acknowledging how various forms of structural violence such as poverty\, racism\, discrimination and social exclusion intersect and compound personal experiences of trauma.\nWith people using violence to their intimate partners – TVIC is new and developing framework for practice. Holding a TVIC framework can be humanising and create a platform for accountability and reparation. Working with people using violence to acknowledge how their past trauma impacts their present ways of being ensures that they are treated with dignity which is foundational work for responsibility and accountability conversations.\nWith victims/survivors – TVIC encourages practitioners to think\, assess and respond beyond individual support and extend practice possibilities to incorporate a system advocacy in responding to the context of entrapments in the lives of victims/survivors. TVIC provides opportunity to engage with people’s trauma and acknowledge it has an impact on their current responses and choices. Building safety begins with victims/survivors’ wishes and needs\, and their priorities\, which includes decisions that they make and the direction they see for their life.\nThis workshop series will offer:\n•\nA TVIC framework for domestic & family violence sectors that holds context and systems in focus\n•\nStrategies for practicing with dignity & safety with victims/survivors\n•\nStrategies for practicing with dignity & accountability with people using violence\nSHANTIWORKS’ WORKSHOP SERIES \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/exploring-trauma-violence-informed-care-tvic-framework-for-domestic-family-violence-practice-shantiworks/2025-07-09/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250710T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250710T160000
DTSTAMP:20260612T150812
CREATED:20250311T060930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T060930Z
UID:10001674-1752139800-1752163200@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Parkas Plus Training | The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
DESCRIPTION:The Royal Children’s Hospital Mental Health (RCH MH)\, in collaboration with Dr Wendy Bunston – OAM (wb Training &\nConsultancy) are delivering a 2-day training package to mental health clinicians and other welfare professionals working with children/adolescents\, and their families\, affected by family violence related trauma.\nThis interactive\, practice-based training will provide participants with a fully comprehensive overview of everything you need to know about parkas plus and the accompanying manual. This manual\, valued at $120.00\, is unique by design\, incorporating four separate\, yet sequentially complementary programs\, and has been purposely structured to consider the processes of group dynamics and group stages. \nContent includes: \nA focus on the groupwork models featured within the manual\, just for kids (jfk)\, jfk plus\, parkas (parents accepting responsibility kids are safe) and kaspar (keeping all safe playful active reflection); theories and practice principles informing this work; the interventions and strategies developed within the programs; ways of engaging children and young people (and their families) in a therapeutic working relationship\, as well as experiential opportunities to participate in some of the games/activities recommended within the manual. \nRegister Here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/parkas-plus-training-the-royal-childrens-hospital-melbourne/2025-07-10/
LOCATION:Building A\, 50 Flemington Street\, Travancore\, Building A\, 50 Flemington Street\, Travancore\, VIC\, 3032\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Children and Young People
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250716T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250716T163000
DTSTAMP:20260612T150812
CREATED:20250102T044331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T044331Z
UID:10001610-1752678000-1752683400@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:What Works for Men? Engaging Men in Prevention | Relationships Australia Victoria
DESCRIPTION:Gain knowledge\, insights\, practical advice and strategies for the critically important work of engaging men in the prevention of family violence.\nIt can be challenging to engage men in the prevention of family violence\, however\, it’s a crucial approach for supporting a more inclusive and effective way to prevent family violence. Not only does it help to prevent violence\, but it also contributes to the broader goals of promoting healthy relationships\, gender equality\, and a safer\, more equitable society for everyone.  \nJoin our upcoming panel discussion to learn how to effective positive change by responding to and combatting issues and challenges to engaging men\, including: \n\nsocietal norms and gender stereotypes\ndefensive reactions\nlack of awareness\nfear of stigmatisation\ncultural and religious factors.\n\nYou’ll hear from experts across the family violence\, respectful relationships and community services sectors about what works and what doesn’t when engaging men in family violence prevention. 
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/what-works-for-men-engaging-men-in-prevention-relationships-australia-victoria/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Men and Masculinities,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250721T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250721T210000
DTSTAMP:20260612T150812
CREATED:20250714T053715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T053715Z
UID:10001771-1753126200-1753131600@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Rising\, Resisting & rebelling - understanding young people with discrimination
DESCRIPTION:If you’re a parent\, guardian or carer of a teen or young adult navigating the impacts of racism\, ableism\, queerphobia\, transphobia or sexism\, this session is for you. \nRising\, Resisting & Rebelling is a 90-minute online workshop co-presented by ro (phoenix) bersten (intertwine) and Mish Kumar-Jonson (Niram) designed to help you understand what your young person might be going through. \nWe’ll explore identity\, power\, discrimination and how to be a supportive adult in a young person’s life\, with compassion\, connection and community at the heart of it all. \nProudly supported by Maribyrnong City Council\, the workshop is open to all but will spend some time discussing our FUSE Maribyrnong program currently running in Footscray\, Victoria. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/rising-resisting-rebelling-understanding-young-people-with-discrimination/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Intertwine":MAILTO:admin@intertwine.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250722T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250722T153000
DTSTAMP:20260612T150812
CREATED:20250612T003331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T003331Z
UID:10001751-1753176600-1753198200@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Online Training: Resisting Collusion & Motivating Change: Working with Men who use Intimate Partner Violence | Ada Conroy & Kelly Finch
DESCRIPTION:This interactive\, online training module will assist professionals to effectively identify\, understand and resist invitations to collude with men who use family violence. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/online-training-resisting-collusion-motivating-change-working-with-men-who-use-intimate-partner-violence-ada-conroy-kelly-finch/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Resisting Collusion":MAILTO:resisting.collusion@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250724T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250724T120000
DTSTAMP:20260612T150812
CREATED:20250721T012715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T012715Z
UID:10001772-1753351200-1753358400@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Resistive Violence - 2 Part Workshop Series | ShantiWorks
DESCRIPTION:Part 1 – Exploring the concept of resistive violence\nThursday 24th July 2025\, 10am – 12pm\nPart 2 – Advocacy-focused responses to those using resistive violence in the face of oppression\nThursday 31st July 2025\, 10am – 12pm \nForm: Online via zoom \nPeople are never passive in their resistance to oppression.\nHowever\, acts of protection\, of survival and resistance are often incorrectly and unjustly interpreted as aggression or violence. Victims/survivors of family violence\, particularly those who have been marginalised\, are often labelled as violent for resisting oppression and abuse\, or for defending their lives\, their dignity and their children.\nMisidentification is an ongoing systemic injustice – when we respond to victims/survivors as perpetrators\, and perpetrators as victims of abuse.\nIn this workshop we want to critically reflect on our assumptions about domestic violence\, coercive control and social entrapment. It is critical that we continue to educate ourselves on victims’/survivors’ use of resistive violence\, the context of the use of legal and illegal force\, and to learn and challenge assumptions and responses that disproportionately harm victims/survivors of intimate partner violence\, (particularly women of colour\, migrant and refugee women\, and Aboriginal and First Nations women). \nThis workshop will unpack the concept of resistive violence and consider strategies that victims/survivors use as a response to perpetrators’ coercive tactics. Making resistive strategies visible is political praxis: it is a way of contextualising intimate partner violence and survival responses to living in an intimate oppressive regime. \nHopes for this workshop\n•Explore the concept of resistive violence and understand how victims/survivors of family violence may use violence to protect themselves\, their dignity\, and their children.\n•Explore practice strategies for responding to victims/survivors using resistive violence.\n•Apply a trauma-and violence-informed and intersectional approaches to working with individuals who use resistive violence.\n•Recognise and explore implications for intervention\, advocacy\, and criminal justice responses. \n  \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/resistive-violence-2-part-workshop-series-shantiworks/2025-07-24/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250724T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250724T144500
DTSTAMP:20260612T150812
CREATED:20250519T023922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T023922Z
UID:10001745-1753351200-1753368300@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:NIFVS Building Bridges Forum 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join the Northern Integrated Family Violence Services (NIFVS) at the Building Bridges Forum\, the second iteration of an annual activity designed to address emerging local area need and to enhance collaboration across the prescribed service sector under the MARAM Framework. This year will focus on the experiences of children and young people experiencing family violence and will explore opportunities to strengthen service visibility and sector collaboration.
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/nifvs-building-bridges-forum-2025/
LOCATION:Aborigines Advancement League\, Thornbury\, 2 Watt Street\,\, Thornbury\, VIC\, 3071\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Forum
ORGANIZER;CN="Northern Integrated Family Violence Service":MAILTO:info@whin.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250728T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250728T130000
DTSTAMP:20260612T150812
CREATED:20250714T001610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T001610Z
UID:10001770-1753704000-1753707600@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Young Person Violence and Aggression in the Home: National Community of Practice | The Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare
DESCRIPTION:At the Centre\, we contribute to interstate and federal-level projects to advance understanding of effective program design for young person violence and aggression in the family home. If you’re a practitioner working in the area of young person violence and aggression in the home\, join our National Community of Practice today.\nOnline\, Monday 28 July\, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm.
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/young-person-violence-and-aggression-in-the-home-national-community-of-practice-the-centre-for-excellence-in-child-and-family-welfare/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Centre for Excellence in Child & Family Welfare":MAILTO:admin@cfecfw.asn.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250730T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250730T123000
DTSTAMP:20260612T150812
CREATED:20250401T232452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T232452Z
UID:10001696-1753867800-1753878600@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Training: YPVITH - Neurodiverse-Affirming Practice with Young People and Their Families | Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare
DESCRIPTION:The Centre\, in collaboration with Dr Amanda Mullin (Doctor of Clinical Psychology and Director\, Mindworx Psychology) is offering a three-hour interactive training designed to equip professionals with the skills and strategies needed to work effectively in these complex situations. \nSupporting neurodivergent young people using violence in the home (YPVITH) requires a specialised\, therapeutic approach—one recognising their unique needs while ensuring the safety and wellbeing of their families. \nParticipants will explore: \n\nA neurodiverse-affirming approach – learn how to apply a therapeutic framework that acknowledges neurodivergent perspectives and strengths.\nImproved engagement strategies – discover practical ways to connect with young people who may struggle with traditional interventions.\nBetter outcomes for families – explore techniques to support the young person\, parents\, carers\, and family members while maintaining a young person-focused approach.\n\nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/training-ypvith-neurodiverse-affirming-practice-with-young-people-and-their-families-centre-for-excellence-in-child-and-family-welfare/2025-07-30/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Neurodiversity,Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Centre for Excellence in Child & Family Welfare":MAILTO:admin@cfecfw.asn.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250731T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250731T170000
DTSTAMP:20260612T150812
CREATED:20250730T232938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250730T232938Z
UID:10001776-1753948800-1753981200@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Sisters Day Out | Djirra
DESCRIPTION:Come and hear all about Djirra’s services and programs\, and connect with local services throughout the day. Enjoy a range of cultural and wellbeing activities on the day.\nAll registered participants will receive a t-shirt and showbag. \nFlyer
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/sisters-day-out-djirra-2/
LOCATION:All Seasons Resort Hotel\, 171 -183 McIvor Hwy\, Bendigo\, VIC\, 3553\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250731T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250731T120000
DTSTAMP:20260612T150812
CREATED:20250721T012715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T012715Z
UID:10001773-1753956000-1753963200@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Resistive Violence - 2 Part Workshop Series | ShantiWorks
DESCRIPTION:Part 1 – Exploring the concept of resistive violence\nThursday 24th July 2025\, 10am – 12pm\nPart 2 – Advocacy-focused responses to those using resistive violence in the face of oppression\nThursday 31st July 2025\, 10am – 12pm \nForm: Online via zoom \nPeople are never passive in their resistance to oppression.\nHowever\, acts of protection\, of survival and resistance are often incorrectly and unjustly interpreted as aggression or violence. Victims/survivors of family violence\, particularly those who have been marginalised\, are often labelled as violent for resisting oppression and abuse\, or for defending their lives\, their dignity and their children.\nMisidentification is an ongoing systemic injustice – when we respond to victims/survivors as perpetrators\, and perpetrators as victims of abuse.\nIn this workshop we want to critically reflect on our assumptions about domestic violence\, coercive control and social entrapment. It is critical that we continue to educate ourselves on victims’/survivors’ use of resistive violence\, the context of the use of legal and illegal force\, and to learn and challenge assumptions and responses that disproportionately harm victims/survivors of intimate partner violence\, (particularly women of colour\, migrant and refugee women\, and Aboriginal and First Nations women). \nThis workshop will unpack the concept of resistive violence and consider strategies that victims/survivors use as a response to perpetrators’ coercive tactics. Making resistive strategies visible is political praxis: it is a way of contextualising intimate partner violence and survival responses to living in an intimate oppressive regime. \nHopes for this workshop\n•Explore the concept of resistive violence and understand how victims/survivors of family violence may use violence to protect themselves\, their dignity\, and their children.\n•Explore practice strategies for responding to victims/survivors using resistive violence.\n•Apply a trauma-and violence-informed and intersectional approaches to working with individuals who use resistive violence.\n•Recognise and explore implications for intervention\, advocacy\, and criminal justice responses. \n  \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/resistive-violence-2-part-workshop-series-shantiworks/2025-07-31/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250731T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250731T130000
DTSTAMP:20260612T150812
CREATED:20250617T033735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T033751Z
UID:10001759-1753956000-1753966800@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Glen Eira Bayside PSA Neighbourhood Policing Forum | Victoria Police
DESCRIPTION:The forum welcomes local businesses and community members to talk with local police members about what is important to your community. \nThe forum will explore a range of topics including: \n\nCurrent crime trends and crime prevention\n\n\nFamily violence\n\n\nYoung people\n\n\nDrugs and drug related crime\n\n\nRoad policing.\n\nThe forum will be run by a Victoria Police panel and questions will be taken from the audience throughout the event. \nTo attend this event\, you must register online and present your ticket on arrival. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/glen-eira-bayside-psa-neighbourhood-policing-forum-victoria-police/
LOCATION:Murrumbeena Park Community Hub\, 28 Gerald St\, Murrumbeena\, VIC\, 3163\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250731T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250731T160000
DTSTAMP:20260612T150812
CREATED:20250713T234241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250713T234241Z
UID:10001767-1753974000-1753977600@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Supporting a culturally responsive and accountable family violence sector | Safe + Equal
DESCRIPTION:Djirra\, Elizabeth Morgan House and Safe and Equal are partnering to support a culturally responsive and accountable family violence sector. As part of this work\, we are now inviting non-Aboriginal family violence services to sign up to the sector Commitment to Action and join the Action Learning Pilot. The Pilot offers a flexible and collaborative process to build shared evidence about progress towards the Commitment to Action and Story of Change. \nServices can take part in ways that suit their capacity\, as we learn what supports real and lasting change across different contexts. \n  \nFor more information\, join an information session: \n\nThursday 31 July – 3:00-4:00\, register here\nFriday 1 Aug – 10:00-11:00\, register here\nTues 5 Aug – 11:00-12:00\, register here\n\nPease let us know how you will be involved\, and the meaningful steps your organisation is taking via the Nomination Form. \nYou can also reach out to the project team at actionlearning@safeandequal.org.au.
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/supporting-a-culturally-responsive-and-accountable-family-violence-sector-safe-equal/2025-07-31/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Safe and Equal":MAILTO:admin@safeandequal.org.au
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