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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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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:20260908T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260908T203000
DTSTAMP:20260820T011626Z
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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:20260917T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260917T113000
DTSTAMP:20260826T012441Z
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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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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260917T150000
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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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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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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:20261027T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261027T203000
DTSTAMP:20260826T025530Z
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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;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261119T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261119T150000
DTSTAMP:20260820T055934Z
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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/2026-11-19/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Centre for Excellence in Child & Family Welfare":MAILTO:admin@cfecfw.asn.au
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