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SUMMARY:Using disaster recovery principles to support families through complex and compounding challenges | AIFS
DESCRIPTION:Presenters:  \nDr Andrea Baldwin (Manager\, Mental Health Disaster Programs\, Queensland Health)\, \nBrad Morgan (Program Director\, Emerging Minds)\, \nSarnia Ralston (Child and Family Partner\, Emerging Minds and Executive Manager Queensland/Northern Territory\, NAPCAN) \n  \nFacilitator: Michelle Roberts (Psychologist and Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the National Infant &Child Disaster Mental Health Advisory Committee) \nPartner: Emerging Minds Australia \n  \nDate and time: Wednesday 11 November 2026\, 1:00 – 2:00PM (AEDT) \n12:30 – 1:30PM (ACDT) Find your time zone \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/using-disaster-recovery-principles-to-support-families-through-complex-and-compounding-challenges-aifs/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="AIFS":MAILTO:enquiries@aifs.gov.au
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SUMMARY:Free Educator Webinar with Anthony Semann - Difficult Conversations with Families brought to you by The Fraser Foundation
DESCRIPTION:Every educator knows the moment: a parent is standing in front of you\, the conversation is heading somewhere uncomfortable\, and you’re not sure what to say or how it will land. Whether it’s a concern about a child’s development\, a complaint\, a behaviour incident or a difference in values\, these conversations are part of the job – and few of us were ever taught how to have them well. \nIn this session\, Anthony Semann builds your confidence to navigate everyday conversations with families with clarity\, honesty and care\, even when things feel awkward\, emotional or uncertain \nIt will explore: \n• Why conversations with families go wrong\, and the moments educators find hardest \n• Preparing for conversations you can’t script \n• Communicating with clarity\, honesty and care when emotions run high \n• Turning tense moments into stronger partnerships with families \n• Practical language and strategies you can use the very next day \n  \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/free-educator-webinar-with-anthony-semann-difficult-conversations-with-families-brought-to-you-by-the-fraser-foundation/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261104T100000
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SUMMARY:What if we led with Compassion\, Care and Accountability? | WHISE
DESCRIPTION:In preparation for the 16 Days of Activism 2026\, funded by Respect Victoria and Safe + Equal\, the Promoting Respect and Equity Together partners are delighted to present Compassion\, Care and Accountability webinar. \nInspired by Equimundo’s 2026 report “What If We Led with Compassion\, Care and Accountability?” (Flood\, Barker\, Lauro & Gupta) in which a care lens for engaging men and boys in the prevention of men’s violence against women and girls is proposed. Attending to men’s contributions to non-violence through care\, what draws men toward non-violence\, men’s own subjection to violence\, and compassionate accountability toward men who use violence. \nThis webinar is an opportunity to bring the subject matter experts into direct conversation with the PRET partnership (40+ organisations across Southern Metropolitan Region)\, alongside practitioners who have begun translating similar approaches with their work with men and boys across the region. \nJoin us if you would like to: \nKnow more about the Equimundo’s report and its implications for our work with men and boys. \nGenerate ideas for how a care and accountability lens could inform your own prevention activity in schools\, workplaces\, sports clubs\, community settings\, and men’s groups. \nStrengthen your confidence in working with men and boys through a care and accountability approach\, in a variety of settings\, and population groups. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/what-if-we-led-with-compassion-care-and-accountability-whise/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261029T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261029T130000
DTSTAMP:20260923T015818Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261028T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261028T120000
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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:20261027T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261027T203000
DTSTAMP:20260826T025530Z
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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;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261027T093000
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SUMMARY:Adults using Family Violence Information Sharing Training | BPIFVP
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free online session! \n\n\n\nPractitioners working with adults who use family violence hold important pieces of information that can contribute to a clearer picture of risk and a more coordinated response. The challenge is knowing when to share\, what to share\, who to share with—and why. \nParticipants will explore how to move beyond simply responding to requests for information and take a more proactive approach to identifying and sharing risk-relevant information. \nThrough case-based discussion and practical decision-making\, the training will build confidence in determining what information is relevant\, necessary and proportionate\, who may need to receive it\, and how information sharing contributes to coordinated risk assessment and management. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/adults-using-family-violence-information-sharing-training-bpfivp/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Bayside Peninsula Integrated Family Violence Partnership":MAILTO:bpifvp@vt.uniting.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261020T113000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261020T130000
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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:20261017T020000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261017T100000
DTSTAMP:20260723T030504Z
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UID:10002077-1792202400-1792231200@southsafe.org.au
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:20261015T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261015T130000
DTSTAMP: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: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: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:20261015T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261015T120000
DTSTAMP:20260923T020419Z
CREATED:20260923T020419Z
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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:20261014T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261014T153000
DTSTAMP:20260923T015339Z
CREATED:20260923T015339Z
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UID:10002114-1791982800-1791991800@southsafe.org.au
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:20261014T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261014T133000
DTSTAMP:20260923T020031Z
CREATED:20260923T020031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260923T020031Z
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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:20261008T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261008T113000
DTSTAMP:20261005T053710Z
CREATED:20261005T053709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261005T053710Z
UID:10002126-1791453600-1791459000@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Bayside Peninsula Sector Spotlight Series: Legal Services | BPIFVP
DESCRIPTION:Explore community legal services and programs across the BPA \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a free online session to explore legal services and programs across the BPA. \nJoin us to learn about: \n\nCommunity legal services and programs\nSouthside Justice: services and programs available\nPCLC: services and programs available\nFVISS & CISS – addressing risk adversity and subpoenas\nPractice clarity on working with unaccompanied minors & support without parental consent\nNavigating SouthSafe to find what you need\n\nThere will be time for Q&A as well\, so bring your questions to the session or email them to bpifvp@vt.uniting.org \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/bayside-peninsula-sector-spotlight-series-legal-services-bpifvp/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Bayside Peninsula Integrated Family Violence Partnership":MAILTO:bpifvp@vt.uniting.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261001T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261001T163000
DTSTAMP:20260928T004613Z
CREATED:20260928T004613Z
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UID:10002120-1790847000-1790872200@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Responding to Victims/Survivors of Family Violence from Culturally and Racially Diverse Backgrounds (CRP) | inTouch
DESCRIPTION:Working effectively with victim-survivors from culturally and racially diverse backgrounds requires more than cultural awareness—it requires an understanding of how migration\, racism\, systemic barriers\, language\, visa status\, faith\, family and community dynamics can shape experiences of family violence and access to support. \nThis practical training will strengthen participants’ knowledge and confidence in recognising and responding to family violence through a culturally safe\, intersectional and trauma-informed lens. Participants will explore the unique experiences of culturally and racially diverse victim-survivors\, examine common barriers to seeking help\, and learn strategies for providing inclusive\, culturally responsive support while promoting safety and perpetrator accountability. \nParticipants will learn: \n\nHow family violence can present in culturally and racially diverse communities.\nThe impact of migration\, settlement\, racism and systemic barriers on safety and help-seeking.\nHow to recognise and respond to forms of abuse that may be overlooked\, including migration-related abuse\, coercive control and social isolation.\nPractical strategies for culturally safe engagement\, risk assessment and referral.\nHow to reflect on personal and organisational practice to better support victim-survivors.\n\nThis training is suitable for practitioners across family violence\, health\, community\, settlement\, housing\, education and social services who work with culturally and racially diverse communities. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/responding-to-victims-survivors-of-family-violence-from-culturally-and-racially-diverse-backgrounds-crp-intouch/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260929T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260929T130000
DTSTAMP:20260907T020029Z
CREATED:20260907T015951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T020029Z
UID:10002105-1790674200-1790686800@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Information Sharing Training | MARAM Collaborative Practice | BPIFVP
DESCRIPTION:Do you want to expand your professional network and build your confidence to collaboratively respond to family violence? \n\n\n\n\nThis session focuses on HOW to share information using the Family Violence Information Sharing Scheme (FVISS)\, including the purpose and importance of information sharing when responding to family violence and what this looks like in practice. \nWith these sessions the BPIFVP aims to bring relevant information sharing and MARAM theory\, frameworks and concepts together and contextualise this for practice. This training is designed to be the ‘capstone’ course in your MARAM and information sharing learning journey. \nThis session focuses on information sharing practice\, including the purpose and importance of information sharing\, how to share information and what this looks like in practice. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/information-sharing-training-maram-collaborative-practice-bpifvp/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Bayside Peninsula Integrated Family Violence Partnership":MAILTO:bpifvp@vt.uniting.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260923T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260923T140000
DTSTAMP:20260907T052641Z
CREATED:20260907T052641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T052641Z
UID:10002107-1790168400-1790172000@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Promoting collaboration in early education to support children’s mental health | AIFS & Emerging Minds
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Yihan Sun (Researcher and Teacher-Educator\, Monash University and University of Sydney)\, Michelle Hamilton (Senior Advisor – Education\, Emerging Minds)\, Wei (Educator and Child and Family Partner\, Emerging Minds) and Jacquie Lee (Practice Development Advisor\, Emerging Minds) \nThis webinar will explore ways that early educators\, mental health professionals and families can collaborate to support child mental health. Make sure to test your system before the webinar: https://support.goto.com/webinar/system-check-attendee-av Read our Frequently Asked Questions: https://aifs.gov.au/accessibility/webinar-faqs A recording of the webinar will be made available on the AIFS website: https://aifs.gov.au/webinars \n  \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/promoting-collaboration-in-early-education-to-support-childrens-mental-health-aifs-emerging-minds/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="AIFS":MAILTO:enquiries@aifs.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260917T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260917T150000
DTSTAMP:20260820T055934Z
CREATED:20260820T055730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T055934Z
UID:10002091-1789639200-1789657200@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/2026-09-17/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Centre for Excellence in Child & Family Welfare":MAILTO:admin@cfecfw.asn.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260917T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260917T113000
DTSTAMP:20260826T012441Z
CREATED:20260826T012441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T012441Z
UID:10002094-1789639200-1789644600@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Why children and young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds are falling through the gaps | inTouch
DESCRIPTION:Children and young people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are under-identified and under-served in the family violence sector—not because they experience less violence\, but because they face additional barriers to disclosure\, recognition and access to support. \nToo often\, services focus on the adult victim-survivor while children’s experiences of family violence are treated as secondary. Mainstream child and family services may lack confidence in responding to the intersections of language\, culture\, migration and faith\, while specialist multicultural services may support the whole family but have limited child-specific resources. \nFor young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds\, family violence may not present in ways that services immediately recognise. School refusal\, anxiety\, behavioural changes\, caring responsibilities\, isolation or fears about immigration status can all be signs of distress connected to family violence. \nThis panel will explore why children from migrant and refugee backgrounds are falling through the gaps\, what gets missed when we fail to see their experiences through an intersectional lens\, and what practitioners and services can do differently to ensure children and young people are recognised\, heard and supported in their own right. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/why-children-and-young-people-from-migrant-and-refugee-backgrounds-are-falling-through-the-gaps-intouch/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:CALD
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260915T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260915T150000
DTSTAMP:20260907T052456Z
CREATED:20260907T052456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T052456Z
UID:10002106-1789477200-1789484400@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Supporting children with disability and developmental delay in kindergarten | Early Start\, Bright Future
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informative and practical webinar exploring how to effectively support children with disability and developmental delay within kindergarten settings. Designed for Child and Family Services practitioners and the broader early childhood workforce\, this session will provide a clear overview of the current supports available\, including key programs and pathways.  We will not be covering Thriving Kids in this session but we hope to bring you a dedicated session soon exploring the model and referral pathways. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/supporting-children-with-disability-and-developmental-delay-in-kindergarten-early-start-bright-future/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Early Start Bright Future":MAILTO:earlyyears@cfecfw.asn.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260910T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260910T130000
DTSTAMP:20260909T043938Z
CREATED:20260909T043938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T043938Z
UID:10002110-1789043400-1789045200@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Baby Makes 3 Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:Join Baby Makes 3 for a special session with Dr Vincent\, Victoria’s Gender Equality Commissioner\, exploring how the Gender Equality Act 2020 is driving meaningful change through workplace gender audits\, gender equality action plans and gender impact assessments (GIAs). This legal requirement is fostering powerful new partnerships as demonstrated in the work through Baby Makes 3. Dr Vincent will highlight how Baby Makes 3 has been supporting Antenatal and Maternal & Child Health Services to embed gender equality in their systems and practice. This will be demonstrated through examples from Barwon Health and Hobsons Bay City Council—challenging outdated parenting stereotypes\, strengthening inclusion for LGBTIQA+ families\, co‑designing culturally safe\nprograms with multicultural communities\, and adapting resources for cultural relevance. Baby Makes 3 will highlight the tools and resources available and the\nopportunities for partnerships. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/baby-makes-3-lunch-learn/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260908T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260908T203000
DTSTAMP:20260820T011626Z
CREATED:20260820T011626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T011626Z
UID:10002089-1788895800-1788899400@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Keeping Your Cool: Talking menopause and midlife with Kathy Lette | WHISE & City of Kingston
DESCRIPTION:Join bestselling author and advocate Kathy Lette for an entertaining and informative session on menopause and midlife. \nKathy will share her personal insights\, reflections and advocacy work\, bringing warmth\, humour and practical perspective to the conversation about perimenopause\, menopause and women’s health. \nPresented by Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) in collaboration with Kingston City Council. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/keeping-your-cool-talking-menopause-and-midlife-with-kathy-lette-whise-city-of-kingston/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260908T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260908T163000
DTSTAMP:20260826T013920Z
CREATED:20260826T013920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T013920Z
UID:10002095-1788876000-1788885000@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Celebrating the Family Violence Sexual Violence Knowledge Project
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate the Family Violence and Sexual Violence Knowledge Project and reflect on what has been achieved through this unique cross-peak collaboration. \nDelivered in partnership by The Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare\, No to Violence\, Sexual Assault Services Victoria (SASVic) and Safe and Equal\, the project has strengthened knowledge sharing across the family violence\, sexual violence\, child and family services sectors through the Family Violence Sexual Violence Knowledge Hub\, sector events\, webinars and resources. \nThe event will bring together research\, practice and partner perspectives\, showcasing key achievements from the project and exploring the impact of multidisciplinary collaboration and cross-sector knowledge sharing. Attendees will hear from keynote speaker Professor Kate Fitz-Gibbon\, alongside project partners\, and learn about new research from Safe and Equal and SASVic focused on strengthening early intervention responses for children and young people aged 10-14. \nAdditional speakers and program details will be announced soon. Keep an eye on the event page for the latest updates. \nThis session is ideal for practitioners\, leaders\, researchers\, policymakers and others working across the family violence\, sexual violence\, child and family services\, men’s behaviour change\, research and evaluation sectors. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/celebrating-the-family-violence-sexual-violence-knowledge-project/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260908T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260908T140000
DTSTAMP:20260305T033754Z
CREATED:20260305T033754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T033754Z
UID:10001982-1788861600-1788876000@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Supporting children and young people to heal from the trauma of family violence | ACF
DESCRIPTION:Children and young people do not escape family violence unaffected. It destabilises the foundations of their development and undermines the strengths of relationships around them. The work with these children and their families is complex and requires a focus on hope and relational strength as central to recovery. This workshop is grounded in the extensive practice and work within the Australian Childhood Foundation\, which is long acknowledged and respected in the family violence sector. \nChildren experience family violence deep in their mind and body – they see it\, often hear it and their bodies react to it as a threat to their survival. Experiences of family violence define what children can say when and to whom. It determines how they react and it sometimes makes the truth a secret.\nFor many children family violence disconnects them from their family\, their community and their place in the world. It forces their routines to be less certain\, less predictable.  Children experience loss as a result of family violence. They sometimes have to leave behind their home\, pets\, neighbourhood\, school – everything that is familiar. \nThis workshop explores all of these elements and supports practitioners to work in a child focused and relationally reparative context with parents and children following experiences of family violence. The Safe and Secure Practice Framework is explored and provides a map for supporting children to heal from family violence. The foundation of the framework ensures addressing the dynamics of family violence\, cultural integration\, and collaboration. Outcomes include strengthening connections\, enabling meaning making\, and promoting growth and recovery. \nThe workshop builds on the framework of the neurobiology of trauma\, specifically exploring the impact of family violence trauma within families\, and on children. The workshop offers a hope-based recovery model for engaging   children and families to begin the process of healing from family violence. This model considers the diversity of the experience of family violence and acknowledges and builds on relational strengths with a key focus on relational safety. This workshop is suitable for all practitioners working with families who have experienced family violence. \nFacilitator\nThis training is delivered by experienced professional trainers with expertise and experience in trauma informed intervention and practice. Our trainers have a strong understanding of trauma and its impact on children and families\, translating this knowledge into practice in a range of professional contexts. A focus on application to practice via discussion and strategy is a core component of the workshop.\nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/supporting-children-and-young-people-to-heal-from-the-trauma-of-family-violence-acf/2026-09-08/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Australian Childhood Foundation":MAILTO:support@childhood.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260828T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260828T140000
DTSTAMP:20260826T014643Z
CREATED:20260826T014643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T014643Z
UID:10002098-1787922000-1787925600@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Gender\, AI & Your Seat at the Table | Women in Super
DESCRIPTION:AI isn’t coming\, it’s already here. And as organisations across finance\, super and financial services race to embed artificial intelligence into their operations\, the decisions being made right now will shape who benefits\, who leads\, and whose voices are left out. \nJoin WIS NSW for an intimate online lunch and learn as we move the conversation forward\, from understanding gender bias in AI\, to what you can do about it. \nIn a candid in-conversation format\, Aubrey Blanche (The Ethics Centre) and Morgan Houston (Women in Super) will explore how women in our industry can stay informed\, engage responsibly with AI\, and\, critically\, ensure women have a genuine seat at the table as AI transformation projects are designed and rolled out within their organisations. \nWhether you’re already navigating AI adoption at work or wondering where to start\, this session is designed to turn awareness into practical action. \nYou’ll walk away with:\n• A clearer understanding of how gender bias shows up in AI systems and why it matters for super and financial services\n• Practical ways to stay informed and ask the right questions as AI is introduced in your workplace\n• Strategies for ensuring women’s perspectives are embedded in AI projects from the ground up\, not added as an afterthought \nBring your lunch\, bring your questions\, and join the conversation. \nSpeakers:\nAubrey Blanche – Director of Ethical Advisory & Strategic Partnerships\, The Ethics Centre\nA global expert in responsible AI and equitable systems\, Aubrey is currently studying AI Ethics and Society at Cambridge University. She brings both the gender equity lens and the practical organisational knowledge to help us move from concern to action. \nMorgan Houston – WIS National Board Director & NSW Committee Member\nMorgan brings a deep understanding of the Women in Super community and the financial services landscape\, ensuring this conversation is grounded in what matters most to our members. \nWIS Members \nAs a Women in Super member\, you can register for this complimentary professional development event by logging in to the Member Portal.\nOnce registered\, you’ll receive event communications\, including a ‘See You Soon’ email three business days before the session and a reminder on the day\, both containing your Zoom link and event details. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/lunch-learn-gender-ai-your-seat-at-the-table-women-in-super/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Women in Super":MAILTO:wis@womeninsuper.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260827T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260827T143000
DTSTAMP:20260826T014411Z
CREATED:20260826T014411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T014411Z
UID:10002097-1787835600-1787841000@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Whose health\, whose voice? Migrant and refugee perspectives on bias and discrimination in Australia’s healthcare system | Multicultural Centre for Women's Health
DESCRIPTION:The Multicultural Centre for Women’s Health is pleased to invite policymakers\, healthcare professionals\, academics\, and community members interested in health equity to join our upcoming webinar: \nWhose health\, whose voice? Migrant and refugee perspectives on bias and discrimination in Australia’s healthcare system \nThis is an opportunity to hear important intersectional perspectives on the pressing issue of bias and discrimination in Australia’s healthcare system. The webinar will include the first public presentation of findings from our national research project ‘End All Bias: Migrant and Refugee Women’s Experiences of the Australian Healthcare System’. \nThis will be followed by a facilitated panel discussion with expert speakers\, featuring Dr Martha Vázquez Corona\, Catalina Labra-Odde and Luo\, Yi\, exploring key themes emerging from the research findings and sharing insights into the strengths and potential of community-led approaches in advancing health equity. \nThe End All Bias research project aimed to explore migrant and refugee women’s experiences of gender bias and discrimination in healthcare\, and how they intersect with other forms of bias and discrimination. This project built on the National Women’s Health Advisory Council’s #EndGenderBias survey. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/whose-health-whose-voice-migrant-and-refugee-perspectives-on-bias-and-discrimination-in-australias-healthcare-system-multicultural-centre-for-womens-health/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260827T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260827T143000
DTSTAMP:20260820T010404Z
CREATED:20260820T010404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T010404Z
UID:10002086-1787835600-1787841000@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Whose health\, whose voice? Migrant and refugee perspectives on bias and discrimination in Australia’s healthcare system
DESCRIPTION:This webinar from the Multicultural Centre for Women’s Health will explore how bias and discrimination affect migrant and refugee women’s experiences of healthcare in Australia. This session will feature the first public presentation of findings from the End All Bias: Migrant and Refugee Women’s Experiences of the Australian Healthcare System research project\, followed by a panel discussion with experts and community leaders. Speakers will reflect on key themes from the research and discuss the role of community-led approaches in promoting more equitable and inclusive healthcare for all. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/whose-health-whose-voice-migrant-and-refugee-perspectives-on-bias-and-discrimination-in-australias-healthcare-system/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260827T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260827T113000
DTSTAMP:20260806T043954Z
CREATED:20260803T050948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T043954Z
UID:10002078-1787824800-1787830200@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Bayside Peninsula Sector Spotlight Series: Adults using Violence | BPIFVP
DESCRIPTION:Explore services and programs across the BPA for adults using violence. \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for a free online session to explore services and programs across the BPA for adults using violence. \nJoin us to learn about: \n\nUnderstand the AUV services and programs across the BPA\nHow to navigate the BPA & statewide service system for your clients\nServices and programs available\nReferral pathways\nEligibility criteria\nCurrent waitlists\nSecondary consult opportunities\n\nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/bayside-peninsula-sector-spotlight-series-adults-using-violence-bpifvp/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Adults who use Violence
ORGANIZER;CN="Bayside Peninsula Integrated Family Violence Partnership":MAILTO:bpifvp@vt.uniting.org
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