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SUMMARY:ABC The State of Man - Premiere Sydney Screening
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exclusive screening of the ABC docu-series The State of Man followed by a live panel discussion. \nAward-winning journalist Marc Fennell plunges into the heart of masculinity in Australia\, exploring the rise of the online world of the manosphere\, the machinery cashing in on the search for what it means to be a man and what’s shaping the next generation. \nThis event will screen segments from the series followed by a panel discussion that will explore ways to equip young men and boys to engage with healthy models of manhood and how that impacts the wider society. \n  \n17:00 – Doors open \n17:30 – Event starts: Screening and panel conversation \n19:30 – Event ends \nThe State of Man premieres Tuesday 13 October on ABC iview and ABC TV. \n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/abc-the-state-of-man-premiere-sydney-screening/
LOCATION:State Library of NSW\, 1 Shakespeare Place\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261014T160000
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SUMMARY:Forum: Intersectionality & Leadership | WHISE
DESCRIPTION:You will be immersed in discussion and exchange of ideas\, connection\, learning and unlearning. \n  \nAlignment with the intent of intersectionality is at the core of this forum. \n  \nWe will explore practical intersectional approaches and think critically about the influence of power. \n  \nCHECK OUT THE CONFERENCE PROGRAM \n  \n\nBe absorbed by the words and energy of our fabulous keynote speaker Marsha Uppill\n\nMarsha Uppill \nProud Adnyamathanha woman\, Marsha Uppill is the Co-Founder and Director of Arranyinha Pty Ltd. Arranyinha is Marsha’s birth name and means first born woman of her mother in Adnyamathanha language. Marsha lives with her family on Wadawurrung Country in Djilang. Drawing on more than 30 years across government\, community and industry\, Marsha brings cultural knowledge and systems thinking together to challenge conventional ways of understanding people\, leadership and change. \nA natural-born storyteller\, Marsha has a gift for taking the familiar and inviting people to see it differently. Through story\, truth and lived experience\, she challenges certainty\, sparks curiosity and leaves people wanting to know more. \n  \n\nCollectively\, we will be immersed in two x 1.5 hour facilitated workshops where we will work through translation of theory into day-to-day work that is actionable.\n\nPrior to the forum we will reach out with invitation to identify your preferred workshops to participate in. There will be two rounds of concurrent workshops\, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. \n  \nHere is a snippet about some of our workshop facilitators\, we will be making further announcements and updating workshop information soon: \n  \nWorkshop facilitator: Dr Nilmini Fernando \nDr. Nilmini Fernando is a Sri Lankan Australian transdisciplinary feminist scholar\, educator\, and pracademic specialising in critical intersectional praxis\, decolonial feminism and racial literacy. She has pioneered innovative approaches in family violence work with migrant\, multicultural and asylum-seeking communities. \nNilmini translates complex theoretical frameworks into practical tools\, bridging academic knowledge with practice to better serve marginalised women affected by violence and intersectional discrimination. \n  \nWorkshop facilitator: Malavika Kadwadkar \nMalavika is the Community Outreach Lead at WHISE where she works to improve access to essential health services for women\, particularly those facing disadvantage. \nWith over a decade of experience in gender equality\, health promotion\, and community engagement\, Malavika advocates for intersectional approaches to address gender-based violence and inequality. \n  \nWorkshop facilitator: Dr Virginia Mapedzahama (PhD) \nDr Virginia Mapedzahama (PhD\, Sociology) is a nationally recognised Black feminist sociologist\, racial equity scholar\, and Adjunct Professor at Charles Darwin University. Virginia is a renowned racial equity and intersectionality scholar-practitioner with over two decades of experience across academic research\, DEI leadership\, and organisational transformation. \nShe is the Founder and Director of VicNetC Consulting (VNC)\, former Racial Equity and Intersectionality Director at Diversity Council Australia and lead researcher on the federally funded RISE Project\, an intersectionality-informed national workforce study on gendered racism. \n  \nWorkshop facilitators: Women with Disabilities Victoria \nFelicity Antony  \nFelicity is the Manager\, Gender and Disability at Women with Disabilities Victoria\, with more than 12 years’ experience working across gender equity and the prevention of gender-based violence. Felicity’s work has focused on supporting organisations and communities to think differently about gender and inclusion\, and to turn these ideas into practical changes in policy\, programs and practice. \nFelicity is particularly interested in making intersectionality practical and meaningful – recognising how different forms of power and inequality intersect\, and supporting people and organisations to consider this in the way they lead\, make decisions and work with communities. \n  \nKatie Gomes \nKatie is the Gender and Disability Training Coordinator at Women with Disabilities Victoria\, specialising in accessible and inclusive workforce development and the prevention of gender and disability-based violence. \nKatie supports practitioners and organisations to build capability and confidence\, moving beyond awareness to organically embed intersectionality\, accessibility and inclusion into everyday practice. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/forum-intersectionality-leadership-expression-to-register-whise/
LOCATION:Jubilee Park Stadium\, 83R-85R Hillcrest Road\, Frankston\, Victoria\, 3199
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261014T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261014T133000
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SUMMARY:Keeping safer online at home and work | eSafety Commissioner
DESCRIPTION:This free eSafety webinar tailored for workplaces highlights how online safety and security tips learnt at work are also useful at home. This session is designed to encourage discussions about the importance of online safety. This 1-hour presentation covers: • eSafety’s functions and the latest online safety research and behaviour trends • a variety of online safety issues faced by children\, young people and adults\, including cyberbullying\, adult cyber abuse\, inappropriate content and tech-based abuse • strategies for parents and carers to help their families have safe\, enjoyable experiences online. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/keeping-safer-online-at-home-and-work-esafety-commissioner/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261014T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261014T153000
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CREATED:20260923T015339Z
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SUMMARY:Victorian Election Forum: Join us to say “Fear Shouldn’t Live Here” | NTV
DESCRIPTION:Victorian election forum on political leadership to end men’s family violence \n\n\n\n\nVictoria needs to much more\, much earlier to prevent violence\, intervene and stop men’s use of violence at its source. \nJoin us at the Queen Victoria Women’s Centre in-person or online on the 14th of October from 1-3:30PM to put the future of family violence firmly on the election agenda. \nGovernment investment overwhelmingly flows to late-stage interventions\, police\, courts and prisons. Too many men using violence pass through the system without being held accountable or challenged to change. They disappear from view\, enter new relationships and the cycle starts again. What should be the last resort – for far too many victim-survivors – is the first system response they receive\, often after years of enduring violent and controlling behaviour. \nWe can build more prisons and tighten bail laws\, but that does not stop violence before police are called. This election must confront that gap. \nA safer Victoria is one that stops the next instance of family violence; one that does much more\, much earlier. Join us to demand better. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/victorian-election-forum-join-us-to-say-fear-shouldnt-live-here-ntv-2/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="No to Violence":MAILTO:info@ntv.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261015T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261015T140000
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SUMMARY:Anti Poverty Week: Community Support Day | Community Support Frankston
DESCRIPTION:Meet with local services. Find Practical support. Connect with your community. \n\nFree Hot Brunch\nLive Music\nFamily Friendly\nAll Welcome\n\nFlyer
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/anti-poverty-week-community-support-day-community-support-frankston/
LOCATION:35 Beach Street Frankston 3199\, 35 Beach Street\, Frankston\, VIC\, 3199\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261015T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261015T120000
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SUMMARY:Behaviours that challenge: What lies beneath | ACF
DESCRIPTION:Children and young people who have experienced trauma can present with a range of behaviours that can seem confusing\, terrifying or exhausting to the adults in their lives doing their best to support them. This workshop explores why children behave the way they do\, asking: how can we help them meet their needs in a more positive way? \nChildren and young people use behaviour as a form of communication\, especially when they lack the words\, confidence\, or sense of safety to express their needs directly. This workshop explores the complexity behind behaviours that challenge\, beginning with a critical question: who are these behaviours truly challenging for? By reframing our perspective\, we open the door to more empathetic and effective responses. \nParticipants are encouraged to reflect on their own understandings\, tolerance levels\, and the language they use when describing children’s behaviour. The way we interpret and label behaviour can either support or hinder a child’s ability to feel understood. This session promotes the application of practical strategies that prioritise safety and connection by meeting underlying needs. \nRather than focusing specifically on ‘in the moment’ deescalation strategies\, this workshop explores theoretical frameworks to better understand the children and young people we work alongside and the behaviours which may challenge us. \nTrauma plays a significant role in shaping behaviour. Many responses that appear challenging are\, in fact\, adaptive strategies developed for survival in unsafe or unpredictable environments. However\, when children transition into safer settings\, these behaviours may persist even though the original threat is no longer present. Understanding this disconnect is key to responding with compassion rather than frustration. \nTogether\, we will explore what lies beneath these behaviours\, moving beyond surface-level reactions to uncover unmet needs and emotional experiences. By doing so\, we can support healing\, foster reconnection\, and help children and young people build new ways of relating to others and expressing themselves. \nThis workshop is the first session in our ‘Behaviours that challenge’ workshop series. Subsequent sessions in the series will dive more deeply into specific behaviours that challenge. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/behaviours-that-challenge-what-lies-beneath-acf/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Australian Childhood Foundation":MAILTO:support@childhood.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261015T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261015T150000
DTSTAMP:20260820T055934Z
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UID:10002092-1792058400-1792076400@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Navigating the NDIS | Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare
DESCRIPTION:Navigating the NDIS is a highly interactive 4-hour workshop designed to provide practical\, hands-on training for child and family sector professionals who support clients engaging with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Delivered in two 2-hour sessions\, this workshop demystifies how the NDIS works and how decisions are made\, while equipping participants with the tools and language needed to advocate effectively. \nKey focus areas included\nParticipants will explore key aspects of the NDIS\, including how disability is defined\, what evidence influences decision-making\, and how to communicate client needs clearly and persuasively. The training covers the full journey – from applying for access and creating plans\, to managing existing plans and challenging decisions when necessary \nWith a strong focus on real-world application\, the workshop provides templates and resources to help\nprofessionals gather relevant information and represent the needs of children\, parents\, and carers to NDIS decision-makers. \nBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand how the NDIS is designed to work\, including the key assumptions about families and children with disability.\nClarify the roles and responsibilities of child and family sector staff when supporting families navigating the NDIS.\nAppreciate the lived experiences and perspectives of parents caring for a child with disability.\nApply practical tips and techniques to support families through the NDIS journey—from access to review and appeal.\nIdentify and connect with the broader network of support and advocacy organisations surrounding the NDIS.\n\nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/navigating-the-ndis-centre-for-excellence-in-child-and-family-welfare/2026-10-15/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Centre for Excellence in Child & Family Welfare":MAILTO:admin@cfecfw.asn.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261015T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261015T130000
DTSTAMP:20260907T053130Z
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UID:10002108-1792062000-1792069200@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Open Mini Symposium 2026: Learning together for better outcomes
DESCRIPTION:What happens when youth participation and evidence-informed practice come together? \nJoin the Centre’s Outcomes\, Practice and Evidence Network (OPEN) and YACVic’s Youth Participation Practice Network (YPPN) for a collaborative mini symposium exploring how organisations can meaningfully engage young people while strengthening outcomes\, learning and service improvement. \nThis interactive online event brings together practitioners\, researchers\, evaluators\, participation professionals\, service leaders and young people to share practical examples of participation in action. \nThrough a series of case studies\, facilitated discussions and breakout conversations\, participants will explore: \n\nHow youth participation can strengthen programs\, services and decision-making\n\n\nThe role of evidence\, evaluation and feedback in improving outcomes\n\n\nPractical approaches to embedding participation in everyday practice\n\n\nLessons learned from organisations navigating challenges\, change and continuous improvement\n\n\nOpportunities to connect with peers across sectors and disciplines\n\nRather than focusing only on large-scale or highly resourced initiatives\, this symposium will highlight relatable examples of practice that demonstrate achievable\, incremental change and the lessons that can be applied across different settings. \nBy bringing together two complementary networks\, this event offers a unique opportunity to learn from different perspectives and strengthen the connections between participation\, evidence and practice. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/open-mini-symposium-2026-learning-together-for-better-outcomes/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261015T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261015T130000
DTSTAMP:20260923T015059Z
CREATED:20260923T015059Z
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UID:10002113-1792062000-1792069200@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Learning Together for Better Outcomes | The Centre
DESCRIPTION:What happens when youth participation and evidence-informed practice come together? \nJoin the Centre’s Outcomes\, Practice and Evidence Network (OPEN) and YACVic’s Youth Participation Practice Network (YPPN) for a collaborative mini symposium exploring how organisations can meaningfully engage young people while strengthening outcomes\, learning and service improvement. \nThis interactive online event brings together practitioners\, researchers\, evaluators\, participation professionals\, service leaders and young people to share practical examples of participation in action. \nThrough a series of case studies\, facilitated discussions and breakout conversations\, participants will explore: \n\nHow youth participation can strengthen programs\, services and decision-making\n\n\nThe role of evidence\, evaluation and feedback in improving outcomes\n\n\nPractical approaches to embedding participation in everyday practice\n\n\nLessons learned from organisations navigating challenges\, change and continuous improvement\n\n\nOpportunities to connect with peers across sectors and disciplines\n\nRather than focusing only on large-scale or highly resourced initiatives\, this symposium will highlight relatable examples of practice that demonstrate achievable\, incremental change and the lessons that can be applied across different settings. \nBy bringing together two complementary networks\, this event offers a unique opportunity to learn from different perspectives and strengthen the connections between participation\, evidence and practice. \nWho should attend\nThis symposium is for anyone interested in strengthening youth participation and evidence-informed practice\, and exploring practical ways to embed participation\, learning and continuous improvement into everyday work with young people. \n  \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/learning-together-for-better-outcomes-the-centre/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261017T020000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261017T100000
DTSTAMP:20260723T030504Z
CREATED:20260723T030504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T030504Z
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SUMMARY:Strangulation 101: The Last Warning Shot | Alliance for Hope
DESCRIPTION:This eight-hour training will cover a variety of essential topics for you and your team. Best of all\, it’s offered virtually\, no travel required. You can participate from the comfort and convenience of your own office. \nThis multi-media presentation will cover what every professional working with strangulation victims needs to know about non-fatal strangulation. The presenters will cover: \n\nThe History of Strangulation\nThe Need for Strangulation Training\nUnderstanding the lethality of strangulation\nLink between Officer and Mass Shootings\nMedical signs and symptoms of strangulation assaults\nLong term consequences\, delayed death\, and fatal strangulation\nPulseless Electrical Activity in Strangulation Cases\nInvestigative strategies\, report writing\, and interviewing witnesses\nNew strategies in clinical documentation of strangulation signs and symptoms\nUnderstanding the impact of trauma on survivors\nDevelopment of local experts\nUse of experts in court\, including tips for testifying\nBest practices in advocacy for survivors of non-fatal strangulation\nThe Science of HOPE\n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Learn \n\nThroughout this training\, our trainers will: \n\nIncrease the identification of the subtle signs and symptoms of strangulation\nImprove the documentation and collection of evidence\nImprove advocacy for victims\n\n\n\n\nPlease note this is an American event\, so it is held 2:00am – 10:00am AEST. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/strangulation-101-the-last-warning-shot-alliance-for-hope/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261019T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261019T150000
DTSTAMP:20260928T004946Z
CREATED:20260928T004946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T004946Z
UID:10002121-1792418400-1792422000@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Launch of the National Roadmap for Change to Prevent and End Family Violence against People and Animals | Lucy's Project
DESCRIPTION:Lucy’s Project is delighted to invite you to join us in Melbourne for the Victorian launch of the National Roadmap for Change to Prevent and End Family Violence against People and Animals. \nThe National Roadmap for Change is informed by recommendations from the National Roundtable convened by Lucy’s Project in 2025. The Roundtable brought together over 100 participants including people with lived expertise\, practitioners\, advocates\, researchers and policy makers. \nMany of the Roundtable recommendations align to initiatives that have been implemented in Aotearoa New Zealand and the USA. Earlier this year\, Lucy’s Project’s CEO undertook a Churchill Fellowship to learn more about these initiatives and fellowship findings are included in the National Roadmap. \nThe National Roadmap for Change also shares the stories and insights of five survivors who call for systems change to better support people and animals experiencing family violence. \nThis event aims to bring together partners from across the family\, domestic and sexual violence\, animal welfare\, veterinary\, legal and research sectors who have contributed to the development of this important national reform agenda\, as well as parliamentarians and policy makers. \nThis event will follow the NSW launch at NSW Parliament House to be held on 24 September\, and the national launch at Australian Parliament House which was held on 19 August. \nLucy’s Project greatly appreciates the support of the Petstock Foundation\, our Major Partner\, which enables us to lead change to improve the safety and wellbeing of people and animals across Australia. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/melbourne-launch-of-the-national-roadmap-for-change-to-prevent-and-end-family-violence-against-people-and-animals-lucys-project/
LOCATION:The University of Melbourne\, 35 Wilson Av\, Parkville\, VIC\, 3010\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261020T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261020T163000
DTSTAMP:20260806T063711Z
CREATED:20260806T063711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T063711Z
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SUMMARY:Shifting Power: Inclusive Facilitation | WHISE
DESCRIPTION:About this 2 day workshop \nFacilitating groups that challenge inequality and shift power is both an art and a skill. In an increasingly divisive world\, effective communication skills are essential to bridge difference\, hold complexity\, and create spaces where all voices can be heard. \nThis interactive two-day workshop\, co-designed and co-facilitated by Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) and the Groupwork Centre\, will give you the tools\, techniques\, and confidence to create truly inclusive spaces\, where all voices are heard and meaningful change can happen. \nTogether\, we’ll build on existing knowledge and learn from each other’s experiences in the field\, recognising the wisdom and practice that participants bring to the room. \nYou’ll strengthen your ability to apply Gender Transformative Practice\, use an intersectional lens in real time\, and navigate the complexities of group dynamics in pursuit of equity and social justice. \n\nWho this is for \n\nGender equity & health promotion practitioners\nWomen’s health and wellbeing professionals\nEquity and social change advocates\nAnyone facilitating groups that work for fairness\, safety\, and inclusion\n\n\nWhat you’ll learn \nBy the end of this workshop\, you will: \n\nFacilitate equitably to shift and equalise power in groups\nDeepen your understanding of gender transformative practice\nSharpen your intersectional lens and recognise how power and privilege show up in groups\nCreate safety and inclusivity\, ensuring all voices can contribute\nRespond effectively to backlash and resistance in social change work\nLead courageous conversations and navigate challenging dynamics\nCommit to Radical Self and Collective Care\nPut Cultural Humility into practice\n\n\nWhy join us? \nThis is a rare opportunity to learn alongside WHISE and the Groupwork Centre\, deepen your facilitation skills\, and exchange expertise with other practitioners who are equally committed to creating equity and shifting power in workshop and training environments. \n  \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/shifting-power-inclusive-facilitation-whise/2026-10-20/
LOCATION:Duncan Mackinnon Reserve\, Corner North and Murrumbeena Roads\, Murrumbeena
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261020T113000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261020T130000
DTSTAMP:20260928T005129Z
CREATED:20260928T005129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T005129Z
UID:10002122-1792495800-1792501200@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Change starts here: A short introduction to primary prevention | Our Watch
DESCRIPTION: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: \n\n\nour vision for a safe\, respectful\, equal world\n\n\nwhat gets in the way of us achieving this\n\n\nactions you can take to change the story and prevent violence against women.\n\nThis foundational introduction is for people who are new to Change the story or primary prevention work. \nParticipants are advised that the session will be recorded. \nRegister
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/change-starts-here-a-short-introduction-to-primary-prevention-our-watch-5/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261021T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261021T163000
DTSTAMP:20260806T063711Z
CREATED:20260806T063711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T063711Z
UID:10002081-1792575000-1792600200@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Shifting Power: Inclusive Facilitation | WHISE
DESCRIPTION:About this 2 day workshop \nFacilitating groups that challenge inequality and shift power is both an art and a skill. In an increasingly divisive world\, effective communication skills are essential to bridge difference\, hold complexity\, and create spaces where all voices can be heard. \nThis interactive two-day workshop\, co-designed and co-facilitated by Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) and the Groupwork Centre\, will give you the tools\, techniques\, and confidence to create truly inclusive spaces\, where all voices are heard and meaningful change can happen. \nTogether\, we’ll build on existing knowledge and learn from each other’s experiences in the field\, recognising the wisdom and practice that participants bring to the room. \nYou’ll strengthen your ability to apply Gender Transformative Practice\, use an intersectional lens in real time\, and navigate the complexities of group dynamics in pursuit of equity and social justice. \n\nWho this is for \n\nGender equity & health promotion practitioners\nWomen’s health and wellbeing professionals\nEquity and social change advocates\nAnyone facilitating groups that work for fairness\, safety\, and inclusion\n\n\nWhat you’ll learn \nBy the end of this workshop\, you will: \n\nFacilitate equitably to shift and equalise power in groups\nDeepen your understanding of gender transformative practice\nSharpen your intersectional lens and recognise how power and privilege show up in groups\nCreate safety and inclusivity\, ensuring all voices can contribute\nRespond effectively to backlash and resistance in social change work\nLead courageous conversations and navigate challenging dynamics\nCommit to Radical Self and Collective Care\nPut Cultural Humility into practice\n\n\nWhy join us? \nThis is a rare opportunity to learn alongside WHISE and the Groupwork Centre\, deepen your facilitation skills\, and exchange expertise with other practitioners who are equally committed to creating equity and shifting power in workshop and training environments. \n  \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/shifting-power-inclusive-facilitation-whise/2026-10-21/
LOCATION:Duncan Mackinnon Reserve\, Corner North and Murrumbeena Roads\, Murrumbeena
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261021T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261021T130000
DTSTAMP:20261005T001016Z
CREATED:20261005T001016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T001016Z
UID:10002125-1792584000-1792587600@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Melbourne Rally to demand our pay reflects our work value | Australian Services Union
DESCRIPTION:Pop the date in your diary and tell your colleagues!\n\n\nRSVP here!\n\n\n12pm on 21 October 2026 at State Library Victoria  \n  \nAs part of the National Week of action\, we will be holding another mass rally in Melbourne CBD to demand that our pay be increased to reflect the value of our work. \n  \nBBQ at Trades Hall to follow the event.
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/melbourne-rally-to-demand-our-pay-reflects-our-work-value-australian-services-union/
LOCATION:State Library Victoria\, 328 Swanston Street\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261023T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261023T160000
DTSTAMP:20260826T020821Z
CREATED:20260826T020821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T020821Z
UID:10002101-1792746000-1792771200@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Trauma-Informed Leadership: Beyond Survival Mode | Wagtail Institute
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a dynamic and empowering day on Trauma-Informed Leadership. This event is designed for leaders who are ready to make a real difference in their teams by creating safe\, resilient\, and trauma-informed workplaces. \nYou’ll gain practical tools and strategies to lead with empathy\, prevent burnout\, and support your team through stress and moral injury. We’ll dive into evidence-based research to help you assess your workplace culture\, identify gaps\, and set actionable next steps to create a thriving environment. \nLed by Megan Corcoran\, a seasoned trauma-informed wellbeing consultant with extensive leadership experience\, this session will give you the insights and confidence to implement trauma-informed practices with real-world impact. Whether you’re a manager\, educator\, or mental health professional\, this event will empower you to lead with awareness\, care\, and compassion. \nDon’t miss out on the opportunity to transform your leadership approach. \nThis isn’t a traditional training day. It’s an opportunity to learn\, connect with other leaders and explore what trauma-informed leadership looks like in practice. \nEvery attendee will receive a copy of Megan Corcoran’s book\, Beyond Survival Mode\, which provides the framework for the day. \nWho Should Attend? \nThis event is for leaders across: \n\nEducation and Early Childhood\nCommunity Services\nDisability\nHealth and Allied Health\nYouth and Family Services\nLocal Government\nNot-for-Profit organisations\n\nWhether you’re an emerging leader or an experienced executive\, you’ll leave with practical ideas and meaningful connections. \nYou’ll Explore: \n\nWhat trauma-informed leadership looks like in practice\nBuilding psychologically safe and connected teams\nSupporting wellbeing without compromising accountability\nLeading through complexity with confidence\nPractical strategies you can implement immediately\n\nYour Registration Includes: \n\nFull-day leadership event (9:00 am – 4:00 pm)\nMorning tea and lunch\nA copy of Megan Corcoran’s book\, Beyond Survival Mode: Thriving as a Trauma-Informed Professional\nLeadership resources\nNetworking opportunities\n\nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/trauma-informed-leadership-beyond-survival-mode-wagtail-institute/
LOCATION:Crest on Barkly\, 47 Barkly St\, St Kilda\, VIC\, 3182\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Wagtail Institute":MAILTO:megan@wagtailinstitute.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261027T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261027T170000
DTSTAMP:20260923T014828Z
CREATED:20260923T014819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T014828Z
UID:10002112-1793113200-1793120400@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Sticky Work: "Good" Feminist Subjects and their “Survivor-Led” Politics
DESCRIPTION:Sticky Work: “Good” Feminist Subjects and their “Survivor-Led” Politics \nIncreasingly\, sexual violence scholarship\, activism and sector-work emphasises the importance of “survivor-led” or survivor-centred responses to sexual violence. Such responses have emerged as a necessary correction to the historical and ongoing exclusion and silencing of survivor’s voices\, and to redress the attendant harms caused to many survivors as a result. \nHowever\, important questions remain regarding which survivors are able to speak and be heard\, and what survivor speech ‘does’. In this seminar event\, we examine the politics of “survivor-led” responses\, and the ways in which these may become both challenging to critique\, and bound up in punitive\, carceral responses to sexual violence. \nPlease join us for this free event with Dr molly ackhurst from the University of Greenwich\, UK. Dr Ackhurst will present her work on “good” feminist subjects and “survivor-led” politics\, with Dr Tully O’Neill (LaTrobe University)\, Jess Oldfield (LaTrobe University/University of Melbourne) and A/Prof Bianca Fileborn (University of Melbourne) acting as discussants\, followed by an audience Q&A. \nThe event will be held in-person at the University of Melbourne Parkville campus\, with a Zoom option also available. Location and zoom link details will be emailed to attendees closer to the event date. \nThis event is free\, but registrations are essential. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/sticky-work-good-feminist-subjects-and-their-survivor-led-politics/
LOCATION:The University of Melbourne\, 35 Wilson Av\, Parkville\, VIC\, 3010\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261027T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261027T203000
DTSTAMP:20260826T025530Z
CREATED:20260826T025436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T025530Z
UID:10002103-1793127600-1793133000@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Perimenopause and Menopause in Clinical Practice: Evidence-based care across the lifespan | WHISE & SHV
DESCRIPTION:Presented by WHISE and Sexual Health Victoria for Menopause Awareness Month 2026 \nThis evidence-based educational session is designed to strengthen knowledge and confidence in supporting women through perimenopause and menopause across the lifespan. \nParticipants will explore current research\, best-practice approaches to assessment and management\, and practical strategies for providing person-centred\, evidence-informed care. The session will examine the physiological\, psychological\, and social impacts of perimenopause and menopause\, as well as considerations for symptom management\, communication\, and long-term health outcomes. \nIdeal for clinicians and health professionals working with women at different life stages\, this webinar offers an opportunity to deepen understanding of contemporary menopause care and strengthen clinical practice through the latest evidence and expert insights. \nJoin colleagues from across the sector to expand your knowledge\, enhance patient care\, and contribute to improved health outcomes for women experiencing perimenopause and menopause. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/perimenopause-and-menopause-in-clinical-practice-evidence-based-care-across-the-lifespan-whise-shv/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261028
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261030
DTSTAMP:20261001T062743Z
CREATED:20261001T062743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261001T062743Z
UID:10002123-1793145600-1793318399@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Engaging Men & Boys to End the Cycle of Violence Conference | ANROWS & The Hatchery
DESCRIPTION:ANROWS is partnering with The Hatchery on the 5th Annual Engaging Men & Boys to End the Cycle of Violence Conference. \nWith The Man Cave as youth partner and support from Family Life\, the conference will bring together researchers\, practitioners\, advocates and policymakers in Sydney on 28–29 October 2026. \nThe two-day program will explore strengths-based approaches to practice\, prevention and early intervention\, and feature sessions on behaviour change\, coercive control\, fatherhood\, schools\, digital harms and the manosphere. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/engaging-men-boys-to-end-the-cycle-of-violence-conference-anrows-the-hatchery/
LOCATION:Rydges Sydney\, 389 Pitt St\, Sydney\, NSW\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="ANROWS":MAILTO:enquiries@anrows.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261028T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261028T120000
DTSTAMP:20261005T223950Z
CREATED:20261005T223950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T223950Z
UID:10002127-1793181600-1793188800@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Bridging the Gender Pain Gap: From Understanding to Action | WHISE
DESCRIPTION:Women’s pain is too often dismissed\, minimised or left undiagnosed. That pattern is not inevitable. It is produced by how systems of care are designed\, funded and connected\, which means organisations in our region can change it. \nIn August 2026\, more than 70 practitioners from health\, community\, social services\, family violence and multicultural sectors came together for the first Bridging the Gender Pain Gap workshop\, hosted by Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE). Guided by women with lived experience and the Victorian Government’s Bridging the Gender Pain Gap report\, participants mapped where systems are falling short and what could change. They also asked for a next step: a chance to move from shared understanding to shared action. \nThis workshop is that next step. \nOver two hours online\, you will work in a small\, facilitated breakout room on one of nine priority themes identified in Workshop 1. Together\, your room will shape one clear\, realistic action that organisations in the region can start within the next three months\, using resources they already have\, led by a named person from a partner organisation. \nIdeas that need new funding\, policy change or a longer timeframe will not be lost. They will feed a shared regional advocacy agenda and the work of a possible regional Community of Practice on women’s pain. \nYou do not need to have attended Workshop One. The session opens with a short synthesis of what we heard\, so everyone starts from the same place. \nRegister here 
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/bridging-the-gender-pain-gap-from-understanding-to-action-whise/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261028T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261028T133000
DTSTAMP:20260928T020213Z
CREATED:20260909T043622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T020213Z
UID:10002109-1793181600-1793194200@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:PiP in Conversation: Gender Transformative Practice | Safe + Equal & PIP
DESCRIPTION:Gender transformative practice in primary prevention draws on a rich global history of work in public health and community-led advocacy. This work is at an exciting turning point. The appetite for deep transformative work with communities is growing. Changing with Pride\, a new forthcoming national framework to prevent gender-based violence with and for lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender\, intersex\, queer and asexual (LGBTIQA+) people and communities\, is set to provide important guidance for the sector. \n  \nAt the same time\, the context for this work is becoming increasingly complex. Resistance to gender equality is on the rise\, anti-trans movements are growing and resourced\, and the manosphere is gaining influence\, particularly in the lives of young people and how they understand gender. \n  \nJoin us at the final PiP in Person event of the year\, PiP in Conversation: Gender Transformative Practice (in-person only). \nTogether\, we’ll explore Safe and Equal’s new resource\, Transforming gender: insights for primary prevention practice and much more through a panel discussion and facilitated table conversations on advancing gender transformative practice in primary prevention. \n  \nThis event will create space for practitioners to explore gender transformative practice\, engage with this changing landscape and workshop how they are navigating this and what is needed next. \nRegister here \n 
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/pip-in-conversation-gender-transformative-practice-safe-equal-pip/
LOCATION:The Wheeler Centre\, 176 Little Lonsdale Street\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
ORGANIZER;CN="Safe and Equal":MAILTO:admin@safeandequal.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261029T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261029T130000
DTSTAMP:20260923T015818Z
CREATED:20260923T015818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T015818Z
UID:10002115-1793275200-1793278800@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Monthly Yarning Circle | Woor-Dungin
DESCRIPTION:Connect\, share stories\, and learn from other’s experiences in securing funding for our communities. \nRegister here \nFind out more about Woor-Dungin here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/monthly-yarning-circle-woor-dungin/2026-10-29/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Woor-Dungin":MAILTO:info@woor-dungin.com.au
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