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SUMMARY:Webinar: Partnering with CALD families: Practical Approaches to Early Learning Engagement | The Centre
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging webinar that explores practical strategies\, tools and sector insights to create culturally safe partnerships with families\, strengthen connections with CALD communities\, and promote early learning opportunities. Ideal for professionals who want to improve their cultural responsiveness and promote equitable outcomes for all children and families. \n  \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/webinar-partnering-with-cald-families-practical-approaches-to-early-learning-engagement-the-centre/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251119T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251119T170000
DTSTAMP:20260629T025121
CREATED:20251023T014814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T014814Z
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SUMMARY:My Money\, My Choice | Good Shepherd Financial Independence Hub
DESCRIPTION:Making informed decisions on your finances:\n\n\n\n\n\nFinancial independence\nRecognising your strengths\nSettings financial goals\n\n\nWho are these sessions for?\n\n\nPeople of all genders who have experienced financial abuse and/or domestic and family violence. These sessions are designed to introduce the Financial Independence Hub and provide initial information in understanding the available supports. \nRegister here 
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/my-money-my-choice-good-shepherd-financial-independence-hub/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251119T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251119T130000
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SUMMARY:Responding to Suicides in the Context of Intimate Partner Violence | ShantiWorks
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will explore the complex relationship between suicide and intimate partner violence\, examining the tensions\, challenges and opportunities in policy and practice. It is devastating when an intimate partner violence victim takes their own life because they are subject to such torment\, pain and entrapment. To prevent such suicides\, it is essential to strengthen coordinated responses to both victims and perpetrators. \nThrough the lens of social entrapment and coercive control\, we will explore how patterns of threat and risk posed by perpetrators of intimate partner violence can lead to suicide by victims. Using Jane Monckton-Smith’s 8-stage timeline of coerced suicide\, this workshop will encourage critical reflection and practice possibilities to strengthen risk assessment\, safety planning\, multi-agency cooperation\, and documentation. \nThis workshop will: \n\nShare current local data and evidence about intimate partner suicides.\nFacilitate learnings from Professor Jane Monckton Smith’s work on the 8-stage intimate partner suicide timeline.\nNote the ways perpetrators tactically use threats to suicide and what this means for ongoing control and entrapment in the lives of victims.\nProvide possibilities to expose social entrapment in our risk assessment to intervene and disrupt the constraints that intimate partner violence inflicts on victims\n\nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/responding-to-suicides-in-the-context-of-intimate-partner-violence-shantiworks/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Suicide,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251119T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251119T110000
DTSTAMP:20260629T025121
CREATED:20250814T061536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T061605Z
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SUMMARY:BPA RAMP Information Session | BPIFVP
DESCRIPTION:Risk Assessment Management Panel’s (RAMP’s) are a state-wide initiative where formally convened meetings of key local agencies and organisations conduct a multi-agency risk assessment of people who are at high risk of service harm from family violence. \nRAMP focuses on the Adult using violence while simultaneously strengthening the safety of victim survivors and their children. \nRAMP is engaged when the usual service system has not or cannot mitigate serious risk posed by the adult using violence due to their systemic and structural barriers and/or intensifying\, overt\, calculating and immutable violent behaviour. \n  \nThis information session will cover the following topics: \n➤ An overview of RAMP in Bayside Peninsula \n➤ Risk Assessment Criteria \n➤ Tips and Tricks for Consult and Referral preparation \n➤ BPA Referral Pathways into RAMP \n➤ Adolescent Violence and RAMP \n➤ Privacy\, Confidentiality and Record Keeping \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/bpa-ramp-information-session-bpifvp/2025-11-19/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Bayside Peninsula Integrated Family Violence Partnership":MAILTO:bpifvp@vt.uniting.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251118T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251119T050000
DTSTAMP:20260629T025121
CREATED:20251015T230746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T230746Z
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SUMMARY:Global Summit on Economic Abuse | No More Team
DESCRIPTION:On 18 November\, the Global Summit on Economic Abuse will unite changemakers from around the world – specialist NGOs\, financial institutions\, debt and money advice services\, advocates\, researchers\, survivors\, lawyers\, practitioners and policymakers – for a powerful day of action and insight. \n  \nThe Summit will explore what can be done at both the systemic and social levels to support victim-survivors and stop economic abuse from happening. \nHosted online to ensure global accessibility\, the event will set out the landscape and stakeholders working to end economic abuse\, highlighting best practice responses\, including innovative cross-sector collaborations aimed at addressing one of the most pervasive yet often overlooked forms of abuse. \n  \nRegister here.
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/global-summit-on-economic-abuse-no-more-team/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251113T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251113T163000
DTSTAMP:20260629T025121
CREATED:20250925T002110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T002110Z
UID:10001853-1763044200-1763051400@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Introduction to Sex Worker Affirmative Practice | RhED
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Sex Worker Affirming Practice \nJoin RhED’s Health Educators online for an introduction to sex worker affirming practice! \nThese sessions are aimed at those working in a range of community and social services\, as well as those working in private practice\, who are looking to develop a greater understanding of the strengths of\, and challenges facing\, the sex work community. This training also encompasses how individuals and services can reform and/or enhance their practice to create a sex worker inclusive and affirming space and proactively contribute towards challenging sex worker stigma and discrimination with greater confidence. \nThis session will cover: \n· Who is RhED? \n· What is sex work\, who does it\, and why? \n· The consequences of conflating sex trafficking with sex work. \n· Victorian sex work legislation and the impact of legislation on sex workers. \n· Sex work stigma and discrimination. \n· Engaging in sex worker affirming & non-stigmatising practice. \nOur Introduction to Sex Worker Affirming Practice sessions include interactive elements\, and have time for discussion and questions. \nAfter attending this session you will have a deeper understanding of sex work stigma and its impact on the sex work community\, as well as some ideas and practice approaches you can implement in your work to create a safer and more inclusive service for sex workers. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/introduction-to-sex-worker-affirmative-practice-rhed-2/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="RhED":MAILTO:sexworker@sexworker.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251113T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251113T150000
DTSTAMP:20260629T025121
CREATED:20251015T231805Z
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SUMMARY:Two-Part Online Professional Development: Preventing Gender and Disability Based Violence | Women with Disabilities Victoria
DESCRIPTION:This is a series of two (2) workshops\, for social and community service professionals\, to learn about how gender and disability inequality drives violence\, and how you can prevent it. See below for session details. \nDetails \nPart 1: Wednesday 12 November\, 10:00am–3:00pm \nPart 2: Thursday 13 November\, 10:00am–3:00pm \nBoth sessions include a lunch break and additional short breaks. \nLocation: Online via Zoom (link provided after registration) \nCost: $350 employed professionals\, $250 student/ concession \nA limited number of subsidised places are available. Please contact GandD@wdv.org.au if cost is a barrier to participating. \nTo receive an invoice for payment\, please select ‘offline payment’ option when registering. \nRegister by: Friday 31 October 2025 \nTo ensure we can accommodate any access requests\, please register by this date. \nWhat you will learn \nSession 1: Introduction to Preventing Gender and Disability Based Violence \nHow gender and disability inequality intersect to create disadvantage\nImpacts of violence against women and gender diverse people with disabilities\nNew models of understanding disability and addressing ableism\nHow our everyday actions and practice can contribute to violence\nSession 2: Gender and Disability Prevention in Action \nHow gender and disability equitable practice can create change to end violence\nIntroducing concepts of inclusive and accessible practice\nStrategies and tools to prevent violence against women and gender diverse people with disabilities\nResistance and backlash\nBystander action\nThe series is facilitated by women and gender diverse people with disabilities and centres the voices of lived experience. It is evidence-based\, aligning with the latest research on disability\, Our Watch’s Changing the Landscape\, and the Preventing Family Violence & Violence Against Women Capability Framework. \nFor more information contact the Gender and Disability Workforce Development Team (03) 9286 7800 or GandD@wdv.org.au. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/two-part-online-professional-development-preventing-gender-and-disability-based-violence-women-with-disabilities-victoria/2025-11-13/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Women with Disabilities Victoria":MAILTO:carly.myers@wdv.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251113T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251113T140000
DTSTAMP:20260629T025121
CREATED:20250905T014426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T014426Z
UID:10001831-1763028000-1763042400@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Workshop: Neurobiology of professional well-being | Australian Childhood Foundation
DESCRIPTION:This workshop provides a practical and experiential exploration of the neurobiology of professional well-being. It considers the risks and impacts of vicarious trauma and provides a framework that enables the implementation of a well being approach. Importantly this workshop supports professionals\, and enhances confidence and effectiveness in practice. \nThis workshop is aimed at people working with and caring for children and young people who have experienced trauma\, including Child Protection practitioners\, Mental health and allied health professionals\, Educators and early-learning staff\, Family Support Services\, and out-of-home care staff. \nLearning Outcomes: \n\nExplore the knowledge of neurobiology and well-being\nUnderstand the personal\, professional and organisational contributors to vicarious trauma\nUse this knowledge to explore a framework and strategies that support staff in a range of environments\nConsider tools to assess well-being and create a personalised support plan\n\nRegister here 
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/workshop-neurobiology-of-professional-well-being-australian-childhood-foundation/2025-11-13/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Australian Childhood Foundation":MAILTO:support@childhood.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251112T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251112T163000
DTSTAMP:20260629T025121
CREATED:20251030T211835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T211835Z
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SUMMARY:Creating Connection Series: Supporting Young People with Autism 2 of 2 | The Centre
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is the second and final in a series of two. \nCreating Connection Series: Young People – Supporting Young People with Autism covers a range of strategies to build parental/carer capacity to manage the behaviour of and teach self-management to children and young people with autism. \nBuilding on the workshop Creating Connections: Understanding Young People with Autism\, this workshop covers a range of strategies to identify and respond to an autistic person’s needs.  The workshop discusses: \n\nIdentifying signs of sensory overload and techniques to respond\nPlanning the young person’s environment to both reduce overload and allow for sensory seeking\nRelaxation techniques for children and young people\nStrength-based coping strategies\nTips for creating social-story models to help autistic young people carry out tasks\nUnderstanding the complexities of autism and adolescence\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\nUnderstand how sensory processing can lead to complex behaviour.\nApply techniques to organise the sensory environment of a young autistic person so that it suits their particular needs.\nRespond to and manage times of sensory overload.\nHow to reflect on complex behaviours and tailor restorative practices.\nSupport autistic people in regulating themselves and managing tasks.\n\nIntended audience: \nThis workshop is designed for practitioners who support parents and carers of children and young people with autism. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/creating-connection-series-supporting-young-people-with-autism-2-of-2-the-centre-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251112T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251112T123000
DTSTAMP:20260629T025121
CREATED:20251027T040633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T040633Z
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SUMMARY:Intersectionality and leadership: Turning research into action | WHISE
DESCRIPTION:We would love for you to join us for an engaging webinar exploring the findings of the Intersectionality and Leadership research paper — and connect about how these insights and collective learning can strengthen your leadership practice in driving meaningful change. \nThis study contributes to the existing research base and investigates how leaders ensure an intersectional or feminist intersectional approach is embedded in everyday practice. It explores the leadership behaviours\, organisational structures\, and cultural factors that either enable or hinder this approach. \nPresentation and Conversation – what will it look like? \n\nPresentation on the research paper\nPanel of presenters sharing about their leadership experiences\nQ and A\nReflective practice activity\nYou will be part of a conversation in shaping what’s next and how we can work together to strengthen and sustain our collective work\n\nTogether\, we’ll explore how to build on this progress and identify the tools\, support\, and resources needed to strengthen intersectional leadership as part of everyday practice. \nWho Should Attend \nPeople across all sectors who lead to create change. \nEvent Details \n📅 Wednesday 12 November\n🕒 11am – 12.30pm\n💻 Online \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/intersectionality-and-leadership-turning-research-into-action-whise/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251112T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251112T150000
DTSTAMP:20260629T025121
CREATED:20251015T231805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T231805Z
UID:10001876-1762941600-1762959600@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Two-Part Online Professional Development: Preventing Gender and Disability Based Violence | Women with Disabilities Victoria
DESCRIPTION:This is a series of two (2) workshops\, for social and community service professionals\, to learn about how gender and disability inequality drives violence\, and how you can prevent it. See below for session details. \nDetails \nPart 1: Wednesday 12 November\, 10:00am–3:00pm \nPart 2: Thursday 13 November\, 10:00am–3:00pm \nBoth sessions include a lunch break and additional short breaks. \nLocation: Online via Zoom (link provided after registration) \nCost: $350 employed professionals\, $250 student/ concession \nA limited number of subsidised places are available. Please contact GandD@wdv.org.au if cost is a barrier to participating. \nTo receive an invoice for payment\, please select ‘offline payment’ option when registering. \nRegister by: Friday 31 October 2025 \nTo ensure we can accommodate any access requests\, please register by this date. \nWhat you will learn \nSession 1: Introduction to Preventing Gender and Disability Based Violence \nHow gender and disability inequality intersect to create disadvantage\nImpacts of violence against women and gender diverse people with disabilities\nNew models of understanding disability and addressing ableism\nHow our everyday actions and practice can contribute to violence\nSession 2: Gender and Disability Prevention in Action \nHow gender and disability equitable practice can create change to end violence\nIntroducing concepts of inclusive and accessible practice\nStrategies and tools to prevent violence against women and gender diverse people with disabilities\nResistance and backlash\nBystander action\nThe series is facilitated by women and gender diverse people with disabilities and centres the voices of lived experience. It is evidence-based\, aligning with the latest research on disability\, Our Watch’s Changing the Landscape\, and the Preventing Family Violence & Violence Against Women Capability Framework. \nFor more information contact the Gender and Disability Workforce Development Team (03) 9286 7800 or GandD@wdv.org.au. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/two-part-online-professional-development-preventing-gender-and-disability-based-violence-women-with-disabilities-victoria/2025-11-12/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Women with Disabilities Victoria":MAILTO:carly.myers@wdv.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251110T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251110T153000
DTSTAMP:20260629T025121
CREATED:20250822T034408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T034408Z
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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: – our vision for a safe\, respectful\, equal world – what gets in the way of us achieving this – actions you can take to change the story and prevent violence against women. \nThis foundational introduction is for people who are new to Change the story\, or primary prevention work. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/change-starts-here-a-short-introduction-to-primary-prevention-our-watch-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251106T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251106T123000
DTSTAMP:20260629T025121
CREATED:20251030T211703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T211703Z
UID:10001890-1762421400-1762432200@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Creating Connection Series: Understanding Young People With Autism 1 of 2 | The Centre
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is the first in a series of two. \nCreating Connection Series: Young People—Understanding Young People With Autism introduces a range of innovative techniques for better understanding\, communicating with\, and meeting the needs of young people with autism. \nThe workshop approaches the topic of autism through the lens of information—how do neurotypical people and neurodivergent people experience the world around them? It guides participants to closely examine their own sensory experience of the world—what is ‘normal’ for us\, and what do we take for granted about our own senses? \nUsing the categories in the formal definition of autism as a starting point\, we explore how each common characteristic of autism – from social awkwardness to sensory sensitivities – can be understood as different ways of processing information. We demonstrate a variety of techniques to help a non-autistic person understand what it is like to be autistic. \nLearning outcomes: \n\nUnderstand the key characteristics of autism\, drawing on the latest research\nConnect scientific knowledge about autism with outward behaviour\nAcquire a range of techniques to communicate about autism with parents and carer\n\nIntended audience: \nThis workshop is designed for practitioners who support parents and carers of children and young people with autism. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/creating-connection-series-understanding-young-people-with-autism-1-of-2-the-centre/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251106T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251106T123000
DTSTAMP:20260629T025121
CREATED:20250828T043612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T043725Z
UID:10001813-1762421400-1762432200@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:YPVITH – Neurodiverse Affirming Practice With Young People and Their Families | The Centre
DESCRIPTION:YPVITH\, Neurodiverse Affirming Practice With Young People and Their Families\, is a three-hour interactive training for professionals from all disciplines and service sectors working with neurodivergent young people using violence in the home. Building on the Centre’s Four Pillars of Practice Model for YPVITH\, the training builds on practitioners’ understanding of ADHD and autism by exploring different presentations and dispelling common myths. The training examines the links between nervous system dysregulation and aggressive behaviours. Participants will gain a practical understanding of how to apply a therapeutic approach\, as well as some suggested practice modifications and strategies to enhance engagement and improve the outcomes for the young person using violence and support their families and carers to better understand neurodiversity. \nThe training is delivered by Dr Amanda Mullin\, Doctor of Clinical Psychology and Director\, Mindworx Psychology\, and Karalyn Davies\, Senior Project Officer\, Adolescent Violence in the Home\, the Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare. \nNote: this training is not designed for parents or carers or for practitioners supporting young people using violence in contexts outside of the home\, such as community or peer violence or intimate partner violence. \nCost excludes GST. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now to access our LMS login page. Once registered and logged in\, search for YPVITH to find this training. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/ypvith-neurodiverse-affirming-practice-with-young-people-and-their-families-the-centre/2025-11-06/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251105T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251105T150000
DTSTAMP:20260629T025121
CREATED:20251030T211244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T211244Z
UID:10001888-1762351200-1762354800@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:National CoP for working with young people using violence aggression in the home | The Centre
DESCRIPTION:At the Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare\, we contribute to interstate and federal-level projects to advance understanding of effective program design for adolescent violence in the family home. Our Practice Leaders continue to collaborate with community service organisations to deliver tailored training programs to support learning in this emerging field. \nThe benefits of establishing a national specialist community of practice are: \n\nTo raise awareness of and network with the many and varied program approaches that are emerging in all states and territories\nTo contribute to a nationally recognised understanding and practice framework for young person violence in the home\nTo share approaches/strategies/program components that show promising outcomes for work with young people and families\n\nIf you are a practitioner involved in working with this cohort of young people and have some level of insight into the complexity of this practice issue\, we’d love for you to join our discussion. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/national-cop-for-working-with-young-people-using-violence-aggression-in-the-home-the-centre/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:AVITH
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251105T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251105T130000
DTSTAMP:20260629T025121
CREATED:20251030T211450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T211450Z
UID:10001889-1762344000-1762347600@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Webinar: Centring the Child: Working Collaboratively with Children\, Young People and Their Families | The Centre
DESCRIPTION:How do we work collaboratively with children and families to reduce risk? Join the Centre’s final Centring the Child Lunch & Learn session to explore proactive\, child-focused collaboration in family violence response. \n🗓️ Wednesday 05 November\n🕛 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM \nHear from expert panelists who will explore:\n✅ MARAM Responsibilities 9 & 10\n✅ Seeking and respecting children’s voices\n✅ Coordinated\, long-term risk management \n  \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/webinar-centring-the-child-working-collaboratively-with-children-young-people-and-their-families-the-centre/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251104T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251104T133000
DTSTAMP:20260629T025121
CREATED:20251030T210712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T210712Z
UID:10001887-1762248600-1762263000@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Protect\, Share\, Support: Understanding Family Violence in Disability Service | The Centre
DESCRIPTION:This training covers the best practices from Victoria’s framework as they apply to working with people with disability\, including guidance around information sharing and privacy for organisations that are not part of Victoria’s family violence information sharing framework. \n  \nRegister here  \n  \n 
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/protect-share-support-understanding-family-violence-in-disability-service-the-centre-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Disability,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251029T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251029T140000
DTSTAMP:20260629T025121
CREATED:20251015T223503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T223503Z
UID:10001868-1761742800-1761746400@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Webinar: Men in Focus | Our Watch
DESCRIPTION:Participate in an interactive session that will explore evidence-informed initiatives that address masculinities and work with men and boys in the prevention of violence against women. \nTopic: Yes All Men – the role that all men can play in preventing violence against women \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/webinar-men-in-focus-our-watch/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Men and Masculinities,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251029T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251029T140000
DTSTAMP:20260629T025121
CREATED:20251002T045552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T045552Z
UID:10001859-1761742800-1761746400@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Identifying and responding to child sexual abuse: Supporting the mental health of children and young people | AIFS
DESCRIPTION:Presenters: Stacy Oehlman (National Centre for Action on Child Sexual Abuse)\, Kirby Burgess (Lived Experience Advocate) and Dan Moss (Emerging Minds) This webinar will explore how to identify and respond to child sexual abuse in ways that support healing\, mental health and wellbeing. This webinar will help you: – identify the signs of child sexual abuse and support children and young people to move beyond secrecy – develop practice strategies to navigate conversations with children and young people about sexual abuse and respond confidently and effectively to disclosures – develop practice strategies that support children\, young people and parents to describe their experiences of abuse and support them to move beyond shame and self-blame. This webinar is intended for practitioners and other professionals in health\, social\, education and community services who have contact with children and young people. This webinar will also include information for people who may need to respond to child sexual abuse outside of their work role. Please note this webinar will be a pre-recorded event with no live Q&A. Please submit any questions you have for the panellists during registration. 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 This webinar is co-produced by CFCA and Emerging Minds in a series focusing on children’s mental health. They are working together as part of the Emerging Minds: National Workforce Centre for Child Mental Health\, which is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health\, Disability and Ageing under the National Support for Child and Youth Mental Health Program. The work of CFCA is made possible by the generous funding of the Department of Social Services. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/identifying-and-responding-to-child-sexual-abuse-supporting-the-mental-health-of-children-and-young-people-aifs/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="AIFS":MAILTO:enquiries@aifs.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251029T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251029T131500
DTSTAMP:20260629T025121
CREATED:20251015T222855Z
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SUMMARY:Kep Enderby Memorial Lecture 2025 | Australian Human Rights Commission
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we mark 50 years since the passage of Australia’s Racial Discrimination Act at our annual Kep Enderby Memorial Lecture. A keynote will be delivered by Race Discrimination Commissioner Giridharan Sivaraman\, followed by a lively panel discussion about legal and policy reform needed to address racism across workplaces\, and the education and justice sectors. \nPanelists will include: \n\nSally McManus\, Secretary Australian Council of Trade Unions\nJeswynn Yogaratnam\, Commissioner\, Northern Territory Anti-Discrimination Commissioner\nNareen Young\, Associate Dean (Indigenous Leadership & Engagement)\, Professor Indigenous Policy\, UTS Business School\,  Jumbunna Institute\n\nAbout this event \nThe Kep Enderby Memorial Lecture returns in 2025 to mark a significant milestone\, the 50th anniversary of the passage of Australia’s Racial Discrimination Act (RDA). This landmark legislation laid the foundation for racial equality in Australia\, but after half a century is it time for reform? \nThis year’s lecture will spotlight racism in workplaces and explore the structural and often invisible nature of racism. It will illustrate how legal and policy reform can drive meaningful change\, particularly with the roadmap provided by the National Anti-Racism Framework. \nA key theme will be the Race Discrimination Commissioner’s recent call for a ‘positive duty’ in the Racial Discrimination Act\, an approach that requires organisations to actively prevent racism\, not just respond to it. \nThe annual Kep Enderby Memorial Lecture advances public understanding and debate about the Racial Discrimination Act\, racism and human rights. It honours the Hon. Kep Enderby QC (1926-2015) who as Attorney-General\, introduced into Parliament the Bill which would become the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth). \nThe lecture will be delivered online via Zoom. Auslan interpretation and live captioning will be available. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/kep-enderby-memorial-lecture-2025-australian-human-rights-commission/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251029T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251029T113000
DTSTAMP:20260629T025121
CREATED:20251015T231043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T231043Z
UID:10001874-1761733800-1761737400@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Intersectionality in Practice: Understanding Client Needs Within a Faith Context | Intouch & Multiculture Centre Against Family Violence
DESCRIPTION:The inTouch Practitioner Teach-in Series is a new\, interactive learning initiative for frontline practitioners\, offering expert-led\, small-group sessions on culturally responsive family violence practice\, with a focus on practical tools\, real-life case studies\, and collaborative discussions. \nThis session requires prior approval and is limited to one staff member per organisation. Please review the description carefully before registering. This session requires prior approval and is limited to one staff member per organisation. Please review the description carefully before registering. \nThis interactive teach in session explores how intersectionality shapes the experiences of clients\, particularly within migrant and refugee communities. By examining how factors such as ethnicity\, gender\, faith\, and religion influence client needs\, you’ll gain strategies for offering more culturally nuanced and safe engagement. \nA key focus will be understanding how Islamophobia can impact service delivery and how practitioners can better support clients from Islamic faith backgrounds. Practitioners will have the chance to ask practice-related questions to our Case Manager\, Safiyyah for tailored\, vocationally relevant guidance. P  lease attend the session with some prepared questions and/or deidentified case-based questions. \nLearning Outcomes: \n\nLearn how to adopt a client-centred approach by respecting and working with a client’s belief systems in a faith context.\nEnhance your ability to offer culturally tailored responses that respect the complexities of each client circumstance.\n\nPlease note: To ensure an interactive and engaging one-hour with our practitioner\, each session is limited to 20 participants. To give everyone a fair chance\, we ask that only one practitioner per organisation signs up. Please only register if you can fully commit to attending and actively participating\, with your camera on/ready to interact with our speaker. \nWhen registering\, kindly use your work email address as inTouch will only approve registrations from official accounts. We’re excited to have you be part of this practical learning experience! \nRegistration essential Please add yourself to the waitlist for each session if you miss out! \n 
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/intersectionality-in-practice-understanding-client-needs-within-a-faith-context-intouch-multiculture-centre-against-family-violence/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251028T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251028T150000
DTSTAMP:20260629T025121
CREATED:20251015T224655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T224655Z
UID:10001872-1761658200-1761663600@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Webinar: Substance Use Exploitation in the Context of Family Violence | Family Law Pathways Network
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Greater Melbourne Family Law Pathways Network (VFLPN) in collaboration with Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association (VAADA) for a webinar on substance use exploitation in the context of family violence. \nThe webinar will explore: \nThe intersections of parenting\, substance use and family violence\nThe often overlooked issue of substance use coercion in the context of parenting- a specific form of substance use exploitation that profoundly impacts families and practical strategies to build understanding and strengthen responses for practitioners working with families experiencing substance use exploitation. \n\nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/webinar-substance-use-exploitation-in-the-context-of-family-violence-family-law-pathways-network/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251028T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251028T140000
DTSTAMP:20260629T025121
CREATED:20251006T044328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T044328Z
UID:10001863-1761656400-1761660000@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:A path forward for First Nations people experiencing financial abuse | Good Shepherd
DESCRIPTION:The webinar will provide an overview of financial abuse in First Nations communities. We’ll look at who is primarily impact\, what the risk factors for financial abuse and how to identify if someone is impacted by financial abuse. \nThe session is practical and informative\, will include case discussions and opportunities for questions. \nWhen: Tuesday\, 28th October\, 1pm to 2pm – via Zoom. \nTracey McCurdy is a proud Gulidjan woman from central Victoria and is the Executive Officer for ICAN Learn; a registered training organisation providing services to those working in the financial wellbeing sector. \nTracey has been a Financial Counsellor for over 16 years and worked in Community Services for over 20 years. \nShe holds qualifications in Social Work\, Health and Human Services Management\, Training and Assessment and Human Resources. \nRegister for this webinar to secure your spot to understand this incredibly relevant topic that is invaluable to our sector! \nLike all of our training\, this is free to attend. \nIf you have any enquiries or would like to know more\, please email kathy.nemeth@goodshep.org.au \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/a-path-forward-for-first-nations-people-experiencing-financial-abuse-good-shepherd/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander,Financial Abuse,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251028T121500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251028T133000
DTSTAMP:20260629T025121
CREATED:20251027T023602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T023602Z
UID:10001883-1761653700-1761658200@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Positive Parenting Strategies Supporting Safe Tech Use | Parentzone & PRONIA
DESCRIPTION:Parents are telling us that they are concerned about their children’s safety online\, but with technology evolving so quickly\, feel that it is very difficult to “keep up”. These three sessions will build on each other and focus on informing and equipping parents to explore topics such as: \n\nunderstanding online child exploitation and keeping our children safe (we have a guest speaker from the Australian Federal Police presenting the ThinkUKnow program in Session One – don’t miss it!)\nSetting reasonable and appropriate boundaries around tech use at home\nParental controls – what they are and how to use them\nUnderstanding the risks of online gaming\n\nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/positive-parenting-strategies-supporting-safe-tech-use-parentzone-pronia/2025-10-28/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251023T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251023T163000
DTSTAMP:20260629T025121
CREATED:20251006T011604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T011604Z
UID:10001861-1761222600-1761237000@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Organisational and workforce capacity building Co‑design & Innovation With First Nations Communities | Monash Health
DESCRIPTION:Delivered by TACSI (The Australian Centre for Social Innovation)\, this four‑hour workshop is designed to deepen participants’ capabilities in culturally grounded co‑design with First Nations peoples. It establishes foundational mindsets\, frameworks\, and practices for authentic community collaboration—supporting broader goals of cultural inclusion\, equitable service design\, and meaningful policy development. \nPurpose \nParticipants will: \n\nReflect on engagement mindsets appropriate for First Nations contexts\nLearn to embed cultural considerations into co‑design processes\nExplore allyship frameworks grounded in lived experience\n\nTarget audience \nIdeal for practitioners\, designers\, policymakers\, and organisational leaders seeking to enhance co‑design capability in a First Nations context. Suited both to those new to co‑design and those looking to enrich culturally responsive practice. This workshop complements (but does not replace) cultural awareness or privilege training. \nKey learning topics \nParticipants will engage with: \n\nFoundations of culturally responsive engagement and mindsets\nCo-design frameworks specifically developed for First Nations communities\nPractical application of allyship models\nReal-world case studies illustrating successful community co‑design\nCreation of a shared cultural language for engagement\n\nFormat \n\nMode: Delivered online\nDuration: Four-hour interactive workshop\n\nContent Includes: \n\nPre-session reading and reflection\nLive facilitation by Jade Brooke (First Nations Associate\, Third Camp)\, Simone Mandl (Principal Regenerative Communities) and Chris Vanstone (Co‑CEO & Chief Innovation Officer)\nGroup discussions connecting participants across Australia\nAccess to case studies\, frameworks\, and co-design strategies\nLifetime access to workshop materials via the TACSI Learning Hub (including mobile app)\nTailoring: Includes a 1-hour pre-workshop consultation and up to 2 hours of bespoke content adaptation to suit organisational contexts\n\nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/organisational-and-workforce-capacity-building-co%e2%80%91design-innovation-with-first-nations-communities-monash-health/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Monash Health":MAILTO:elderabuseenquires@monashhealth.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251022T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251022T160500
DTSTAMP:20260629T025121
CREATED:20251015T224006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T224006Z
UID:10001870-1761125400-1761149100@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Open Symposium 2025 | The Centre
DESCRIPTION:The program for The Centre’s OPEN Symposium 2025 is now live! On 21 & 22 October\, leaders\, practitioners\, and researchers will come together to explore collaborative practice with children and families. \nHighlights include Dr Penny Hagen joining Prof. Alina Morawska to share insights from her work supporting participatory and systems-oriented approaches to equity and wellbeing. \nSponsors for this year’s symposium are Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency\, Anglicare Victoria\, Australian Childhood Trauma Group\, Berry Street Yooralla\, CSnet\, and Family Life. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/open-symposium-2025-the-centre/2025-10-22/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251022T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251022T113000
DTSTAMP:20260629T025121
CREATED:20250924T234412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T234412Z
UID:10001848-1761125400-1761132600@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Engaging with Parents\, Carers & Families of LGBTIQA+ Young People
DESCRIPTION:The Family Reconciliation Mediation Program (FRMP)\, in partnership with Drummond Street Services and the Centre for Family Research & Evaluation (CFRE) is offering specialist training to build staff capacity in supporting LGBTIQA+ young people and their families. Beginning with a 101 e-learning module on inclusive language\, pronouns\, unconscious bias\, and safe environments\, the program prepares participants for a 2-hour in-person or online workshop delivered by trainers with professional and lived experience. \nThe training equips staff to support LGBTIQA+ youth\, navigate disclosure and confidentiality\, and engage families\, while also providing strategies\, referral pathways\, and resources. Grounded in Queerspace’s evidence-based and intersectional practice model\, it centres lived experience and LGBTIQA+ voices\, helping staff improve outcomes for young people and foster more inclusive and supportive environments across the sector. \nRegister here 22nd October Online \n 
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/engaging-with-parents-carers-families-of-lgbtiqa-young-people/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251021T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251021T160500
DTSTAMP:20260629T025121
CREATED:20251015T224006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T224006Z
UID:10001869-1761039000-1761062700@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Open Symposium 2025 | The Centre
DESCRIPTION:The program for The Centre’s OPEN Symposium 2025 is now live! On 21 & 22 October\, leaders\, practitioners\, and researchers will come together to explore collaborative practice with children and families. \nHighlights include Dr Penny Hagen joining Prof. Alina Morawska to share insights from her work supporting participatory and systems-oriented approaches to equity and wellbeing. \nSponsors for this year’s symposium are Victorian Aboriginal Child Care Agency\, Anglicare Victoria\, Australian Childhood Trauma Group\, Berry Street Yooralla\, CSnet\, and Family Life. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/open-symposium-2025-the-centre/2025-10-21/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251020T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251020T133000
DTSTAMP:20260629T025121
CREATED:20250828T041431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T041431Z
UID:10001804-1760961600-1760967000@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Perception Suspension Techniques | Tori Cooke
DESCRIPTION:Those using family violence often come armed with a polished version of events—a strategic narrative designed to deflect accountability. Perception Suspension Techniques equip practitioners to pause assumptions\, cut through rehearsed stories\, and open the door to genuine learning. In this session\, we’ll explore practical\, evidence-informed strategies that move conversations beyond justification and into spaces where reflection\, accountability\, and change can take root.
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/perception-suspension-techniques-tori-cooke/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251016T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251016T140000
DTSTAMP:20260629T025121
CREATED:20251006T013439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T013439Z
UID:10001862-1760619600-1760623200@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Webinar: Life at the Academy | Victoria Police
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this exclusive online information session—your ultimate insider guide to the Victoria Police Academy experience! \nHear all about Academy life for Police Officers\, whilst touching on training for Protective Services Officers\, and Police Custody Officers. \nThe details:\n🗓️ Thursday 16 October\n⏰ 1pm – 2pm\n📍 Online \nMake sure you register your attendance to receive your link to join on the day! \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/webinar-life-at-the-academy-victoria-police/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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