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SUMMARY:Midsumma Pride March
DESCRIPTION:Midsumma Pride March returns to Fitzroy Street on Sunday 1 February 2026 \nCome and experience one of the biggest events on the Pride calendar. \nMidsumma Pride March summons a chorus of voices from across our queer communities and makes them visible; embodying a raucous\, shared song that tells us we’re here\, we’ve got each others’ backs\, and we’re not going anywhere. \nThe march kicks of at 10:30am and everyone is welcome to come and watch the parade go by! \nThis page contains key information for march spectators. If you’re signed up to march in the parade\, please see our info page for participants.
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/midsumma-pride-march-3/
LOCATION:Fitzroy Street and Catani Gardens\, Fitzroy Street and Catani Gardens\, St Kilda\, VIC\, 3182\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="midsumma":MAILTO:admin@midsumma.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260206T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260206T123000
DTSTAMP:20260526T030510
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SUMMARY:Complimentary FDV Seminar: Preventing Domestic Abuse in Products & Services
DESCRIPTION:Perpetrators are exploiting everyday products and services to monitor\, control and harm people experiencing domestic and family violence. Any account\, app\, or smart device could be a weapon used to monitor\, isolate\, and control. \nMuch of this harm is unintentional; enabled by standard features\, account settings and service processes not designed with abuse risk in mind. For organisations with customer-facing systems\, the question is no longer if this is happening\, but whether you can see it\, stop it and respond safely. \nThe Hatchery is hosting a complimentary online seminar designed to bridge the gap between FDV expertise and corporate product design. We invite you to join the conversation on how organisations can embed safety-led thinking into their core infrastructure. \nDesigning to Disrupt: Preventing Domestic Abuse in Products and Services\n📅 Friday\, 6 February 2026\, 11am-12:30pm AEDT 💻 Online seminar \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/complimentary-fdv-seminar-preventing-domestic-abuse-in-products-services/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260209
DTSTAMP:20260526T030510
CREATED:20260128T042427Z
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UID:10001945-1770508800-1770595199@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Victoria's Pride Street Party | Midsumma
DESCRIPTION:Take over the streets with us!\nThe 5th edition of Victoria’s Pride Street Party will be back on Sunday 8 February 2026 – a celebration of progress\, love\, and diversity! \nExperience a full day of LGBTQIA+ art\, live music\, performances\, community and culture\, with stalls showcasing local treasures. Open to all – families\, friends\, and allies – there’s something for everyone\, from morning to night. \nClose off your Midsumma Festival season with this vibrant party and take over the streets with us! \nFind out more here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/victorias-pride-street-party-midsumma/
LOCATION:Gertrude and Smith Street\, Gertrude and Smith Street
ORGANIZER;CN="midsumma":MAILTO:admin@midsumma.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260210T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260210T153000
DTSTAMP:20260526T030510
CREATED:20260119T004749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T004749Z
UID:10001937-1770715800-1770737400@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Walk alongside Me (online)
DESCRIPTION:This full-day\, interactive online module aims to upskill practitioners\, with theory and practice approaches\, to enable them to walk alongside survivors of coercive control safely\, respectfully and ethically.
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/walk-alongside-me-online/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Resisting Collusion":MAILTO:resisting.collusion@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260210T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260210T130000
DTSTAMP:20260526T030510
CREATED:20260201T221727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T221727Z
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SUMMARY:Training: Engaging Dads using Family Violence
DESCRIPTION:This training explores the damaging effects of children witnessing/experiencing violence and abuse and how to shift the focus of interventions to the father’s responsibility and accountability for safe parenting. \nThis training is underpinned by the current evidence base that has established an understanding of the gender drivers of men’s violence against women. Practitioners attending this training examine the understanding that the choice to use abuse includes the ways in which abuse and violence minimise and impact on the parenting of the victim-survivor. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/training-engaging-dads-using-family-violence/2026-02-10/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="No to Violence":MAILTO:info@ntv.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260211T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260211T130000
DTSTAMP:20260526T030510
CREATED:20260201T221727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T221727Z
UID:10001948-1770804000-1770814800@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Training: Engaging Dads using Family Violence
DESCRIPTION:This training explores the damaging effects of children witnessing/experiencing violence and abuse and how to shift the focus of interventions to the father’s responsibility and accountability for safe parenting. \nThis training is underpinned by the current evidence base that has established an understanding of the gender drivers of men’s violence against women. Practitioners attending this training examine the understanding that the choice to use abuse includes the ways in which abuse and violence minimise and impact on the parenting of the victim-survivor. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/training-engaging-dads-using-family-violence/2026-02-11/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="No to Violence":MAILTO:info@ntv.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260211T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260211T140000
DTSTAMP:20260526T030510
CREATED:20260118T225008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260118T225008Z
UID:10001935-1770814800-1770818400@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Webinar: Promoting wellbeing in neurodivergent families | AIFS
DESCRIPTION:In Australia\, an estimated 1 in 5 people are neurodivergent – meaning their brains function\, learn and process information differently to the current social and cultural norm. Neurodivergent people can have a range of clinical diagnoses but can also self-identify without a clinical diagnosis. \n  \nNeurodivergence often runs in families\, and a growing number of parents are reporting that their child’s diagnosis led them to realise they were neurodivergent themselves. \n  \nIn neurodivergent families\, parents\, children and siblings often have to navigate the world in a different way\, not only with each other\, but also with those around them. This can impact both individual and family wellbeing. \n  \nResearch shows that interventions that target the mental health of both neurodivergent parents and their children can increase the whole family’s quality of life. Parents who are supported to understand how their brains and bodies work in different contexts\, as well as what they need\, will be more able to advocate for themselves and their families. \n  \nWhether you work with adult clients\, children or families\, this webinar will offer insight into how you can promote the strengths of neurodivergent parents so they can foster a better quality of life for the whole family. \n  \nThis webinar will give you: \n\nincreased understanding of the strengths of neurodivergent parents as well as the unique and complex challenges they can face\nstrategies you can use to foster communication\, connection and understanding in neurodivergent families\nguidance on how to take a whole-family approach to support the mental health and wellbeing of neurodivergent children.\n\n  \nPlease note\, this webinar will not provide information or guidance on conducting assessments for Autism Spectrum Disorder\, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or other neurodivergent presentations. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/webinar-promoting-wellbeing-in-neurodivergent-families-aifs/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="AIFS":MAILTO:enquiries@aifs.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260217T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260217T153000
DTSTAMP:20260526T030510
CREATED:20260106T001445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T001445Z
UID:10001923-1771335000-1771342200@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Understanding Resistance & Refusal in Family Law Matters | Family Law Pathways Network
DESCRIPTION:This training will help participants understand the points of interface between parental conflict and children’s experiences. \nChildren who refuse or resist spending time with a parent following separation are a common presentation in family law contexts. Many of these children not only resist contact with a parent but also reject attempts to repair the relationship\, often expressing strong and consistent opposition. \nThe overlap between high-conflict parenting and children’s refusal provides valuable insight into the refuse–resist dynamic\, offering a framework for understanding when and how intervention can be most effective. \nThis presentation focuses on the “how and why” of refuse–resist\, helping participants develop a deeper understanding of the psychological and relational mechanisms underpinning these dynamics\, as well as the consequences for children caught in ongoing interparental conflict. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/understanding-resistance-refusal-in-family-law-matters-family-law-pathways-network/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:For Professionals/Practitioners,Legal,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260218T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260218T123000
DTSTAMP:20260526T030510
CREATED:20260213T052824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T052915Z
UID:10001961-1771412400-1771417800@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Webinar: Responding to Family Violence for LGBTIQ+ People from Migrant and Refugee Backgrounds | inTouch
DESCRIPTION:This session centres practitioner insight and sector knowledge grounded in frontline and community-based experience. Panellists will explore how intersecting factors\, such as migration status\, cultural expectations\, racism\, heteronormativity\, transphobia and fear of systems\, shape disclosure\, risk and engagement for LGBTIQ+ people from migrant and refugee backgrounds experiencing family violence. \n  \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/webinar-responding-to-family-violence-for-lgbtiq-people-from-migrant-and-refugee-backgrounds-intouch/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260218T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260218T140000
DTSTAMP:20260526T030510
CREATED:20260128T040923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T040923Z
UID:10001943-1771419600-1771423200@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Webinar: Language matters: Building respectful relationships with disabled clients*
DESCRIPTION:The language we use with clients has the power to support\, heal and empower. But words can also harm and dehumanise individuals. Although this is rarely intentional\, research consistently suggests that recipients of health and social support services often feel disempowered\, disrespected and excluded. \nTherefore\, it is critical we all reflect on the language we use. \nWhether we’re aware of it or not\, the language used in practice often reflects historical and contemporary ableism1\, colonialism and discrimination. As a result\, this language is often deficit-based and focussed on risk\, abnormality and impairment. This language is everywhere\, from policies\, procedures and systems to our everyday interactions with clients. \nUnfortunately\, this means particular groups\, such as disabled people\, are frequently framed through narratives that pathologise individuals and communities. \nThere are increasing calls from disabled people and advocates to challenge and change practice norms and assumptions\, promote genuine inclusivity and address the inequalities experienced by disabled people. In this work\, the views of disabled people must be centred. \nThis webinar will encourage you to reflect on the language you use in practice and provide practical tips so you can strengthen supports for disabled people. \nThis webinar will give you: \n\na better understanding of the ways ableism and other forms of discrimination are embedded in the mainstream social service sector and general society\nan increased awareness of how colonialism continues to influence practice language\, and how upholding Indigenous language sovereignty is central to self-determination\, cultural safety and collective healing and wellbeing\ninsight into the role language\, values and beliefs can play in building positive practitioner-client relationships and supporting positive disability identities\na chance to reflect on the language you use in practice and guidance on how to adopt language that affirms\, respects and benefits individuals.\n\nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/webinar-language-matters-building-respectful-relationships-with-disabled-clients/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="AIFS":MAILTO:enquiries@aifs.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260218T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260218T150000
DTSTAMP:20260526T030510
CREATED:20260213T053043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T053043Z
UID:10001962-1771423200-1771426800@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Webinar: Identifying Systems Abuse When Supporting Women on Temporary Visas | inTouch
DESCRIPTION:This session will delve into the types of systems abuse women on temporary visas may experience and offer practical strategies to help practitioners recognise these signs early on in your interaction. A key focus will be understanding the impact of systems abuse on women’s ability to seek help\, the role of immigration status in decision-making and how practitioners can advocate for their clients’ safety within this complex framework. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/webinar-identifying-systems-abuse-when-supporting-women-on-temporary-visas-intouch/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260219T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260219T150000
DTSTAMP:20260526T030510
CREATED:20251210T223225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T223225Z
UID:10001920-1771495200-1771513200@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Navigating the NDIS | CFECFW
DESCRIPTION: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 –choose an option that best suits your schedule. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/navigating-the-ndis-cfecfw/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260223T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260223T130000
DTSTAMP:20260526T030510
CREATED:20260201T221913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T221913Z
UID:10001949-1771840800-1771851600@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Training: Engaging Dads using Family Violence | NTV
DESCRIPTION:This training explores the damaging effects of children witnessing/experiencing violence and abuse and how to shift the focus of interventions to the father’s responsibility and accountability for safe parenting. \nThis training is underpinned by the current evidence base that has established an understanding of the gender drivers of men’s violence against women. Practitioners attending this training examine the understanding that the choice to use abuse includes the ways in which abuse and violence minimise and impact on the parenting of the victim-survivor. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/training-engaging-dads-using-family-violence-ntv/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="No to Violence":MAILTO:info@ntv.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260224T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260224T153000
DTSTAMP:20260526T030510
CREATED:20260119T004919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T004919Z
UID:10001938-1771925400-1771947000@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Resisting Collusion & Motivating Change: Working with Men who use Intimate Partner Violence (online)
DESCRIPTION:This interactive\, online training module will assist professionals to effectively identify\, understand and resist invitations to collude with men who use family violence. \n  \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/resisting-collusion-motivating-change-working-with-men-who-use-intimate-partner-violence-online-3/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Resisting Collusion":MAILTO:resisting.collusion@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260225T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260225T113000
DTSTAMP:20260526T030510
CREATED:20260213T053209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T053209Z
UID:10001963-1772013600-1772019000@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Webinar: When Choice Is Taken Away: Understanding Forced Marriage | inTouch
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will build understanding of how forced marriage operates\, how it intersects with racism and migration systems and how practitioners can identify risk and respond in ways that prioritise safety\, autonomy and self-determination. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/webinar-when-choice-is-taken-away-understanding-forced-marriage-intouch/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260226T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260226T123000
DTSTAMP:20260526T030510
CREATED:20260210T042525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T042547Z
UID:10001953-1772098200-1772109000@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:YPVITH – Neurodiverse Affirming Practice With Young People and Their Families  | CFECFW
DESCRIPTION:This three-hour interactive training is for professionals from all disciplines and service sectors working with neurodivergent young people using violence in the home. Building on the Centre’s Four Pillars of Practice Model for YPVITH\, the training builds on practitioners’ understanding of ADHD and autism by exploring different presentations and dispelling common myths. The training examines the links between nervous system dysregulation and aggressive behaviours. Participants will gain a practical understanding of how to apply a therapeutic approach\, as well as some suggested practice modifications and strategies to enhance engagement and improve the outcomes for the young person using violence and support their families and carers to better understand neurodiversity. \nThe training is developed by Dr Amanda Mullin\, Doctor of Clinical Psychology and Director\, Mindworx Psychology\, and delivered by Karalyn Davies\, Senior Project Officer\, Adolescent Violence in the Home\, the Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare. \nNote: this training is not designed for parents or carers or for practitioners supporting young people using violence in contexts outside of the home\, such as community or peer violence or intimate partner violence. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/ypvith-neurodiverse-affirming-practice-with-young-people-and-their-families-cfecfw/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260226T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260226T143000
DTSTAMP:20260526T030510
CREATED:20260119T011629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T011629Z
UID:10001939-1772110800-1772116200@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Collaborative Approaches to Supporting Positive Behaviour Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join the Early Start Bright Future team for our first webinar of the year:  Collaborative Approaches to Supporting Positive Behaviour \nResearch and practice show that collaborative approaches to behaviour support lead to more successful outcomes for children and create inclusive environments where every child can thrive. This session will provide practical strategies and tools to help educators and families work together\, ensuring consistency across home and early childhood education settings. \n  \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/collaborative-approaches-to-supporting-positive-behaviour-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Early Start Bright Future":MAILTO:earlyyears@cfecfw.asn.au
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