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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/2025-11-12/
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:20260629T025115
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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:20260629T025115
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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:20260629T025115
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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:20260629T025115
CREATED:20251030T211244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T211244Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251105T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251105T130000
DTSTAMP:20260629T025115
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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251104T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251104T133000
DTSTAMP:20260629T025115
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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251029T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251029T140000
DTSTAMP:20260629T025115
CREATED:20251015T223503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T223503Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251029T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251029T140000
DTSTAMP:20260629T025115
CREATED:20251002T045552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T045552Z
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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:20260629T025115
CREATED:20251015T222855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T222855Z
UID:10001865-1761739200-1761743700@southsafe.org.au
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:20260629T025115
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:20260629T025115
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:20260629T025115
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:20260629T025115
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:20260629T025115
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251022T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251022T160500
DTSTAMP:20260629T025115
CREATED:20251015T224006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T224006Z
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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:20260629T025115
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251021T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251021T160500
DTSTAMP:20260629T025115
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:20260629T025115
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:20260629T025115
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251016T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251016T173000
DTSTAMP:20260629T025115
CREATED:20250822T035820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T035820Z
UID:10001798-1760612400-1760635800@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Change starts with us: A full-day primary prevention workshop | Our Watch
DESCRIPTION:This free online training aims to support people who are new to the primary prevention of violence against women sector. It provides the introductory skills and knowledge to implement Change the story: A shared framework for preventing violence against women in Australia. \nTraining dates: \n\n16 October 2025\, 11am-5:30pm AEDT\n19 November 2025\, 11am-5:30pm AEDT\n17 February 2026\, 11am-5:30pm AEDT\n22 April 2026\, 10am-4:30pm AEST\n15 June 2026\, 9:30am-4:00pm AEST\n\nSubmit your expression of interest here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/change-starts-with-us-a-full-day-primary-prevention-workshop-our-watch/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251015T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251015T163000
DTSTAMP:20260629T025115
CREATED:20250102T044703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T044703Z
UID:10001611-1760540400-1760545800@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:What Works for Men? Engaging Men in Prevention | Relationships Victoria Australia
DESCRIPTION:Gain knowledge\, insights\, practical advice and strategies for the critically important work of engaging men in the prevention of family violence.\nIt can be challenging to engage men in the prevention of family violence\, however\, it’s a crucial approach for supporting a more inclusive and effective way to prevent family violence. Not only does it help to prevent violence\, but it also contributes to the broader goals of promoting healthy relationships\, gender equality\, and a safer\, more equitable society for everyone.  \nJoin our upcoming panel discussion to learn how to effective positive change by responding to and combatting issues and challenges to engaging men\, including: \n\nsocietal norms and gender stereotypes\ndefensive reactions\nlack of awareness\nfear of stigmatisation\ncultural and religious factors.\n\nYou’ll hear from experts across the family violence\, respectful relationships and community services sectors about what works and what doesn’t when engaging men in family violence prevention. \n \nLearning outcomes\nDuring this webinar\, you’ll:  \n\ngain an understanding of why it’s critical to engage men in primary prevention of family violence\nlearn how to engage effectively with men from a range of different communities and backgrounds\nexplore some of the key challenges involved in this work\nhear stories and learn from programs that effectively engage men.
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/what-works-for-men-engaging-men-in-prevention-relationships-victoria-australia/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Men and Masculinities,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251013T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251013T150000
DTSTAMP:20260629T025115
CREATED:20250922T064712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T064712Z
UID:10001846-1760356800-1760367600@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:National Disability Research Partnership (NDRP) Evidence to Action Event
DESCRIPTION:This national event will launch the Disability Advocacy Network Australia (DANA) report Co-design Partnerships: A Mutual Exchange and explore how researchers and disability advocacy organisations can build strong\, respectful partnerships that drive real-world change. \nIt will bring together Disabled People’s Organisations (DPOs)\, Disability Representative Organisations (DROs)\, researchers\, policymakers\, and people with lived experience to share insights\, practical tools\, and lessons from practice. \n  \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/national-disability-research-partnership-ndrp-evidence-to-action-event/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251008T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251008T153000
DTSTAMP:20260629T025115
CREATED:20250828T041615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T041615Z
UID:10001805-1759926600-1759937400@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Changing the Outcome
DESCRIPTION:Practical Strategies in engaging men to make non-abusive choices. Whether you’re just starting out in this space or looking to deepen and refine your existing practice\, this workshop offers a powerful combination of practical tools\, real-world insights\, and evidence-informed strategies. You will gain the confidence\, clarity\, and capability to engage men in ways that promote safety\, foster accountability\, and support genuine\, long-term change. A must-attend workshop for anyone working with men who use family violence \nAre you: \n\n\n\n\n\nSupporting men who use violence and abuse in their relationships?\nWanting to grow your confidence\, competence\, and capacity to engage safely and effectively?\nReady to turn theory into action and support real change in your client work?\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/changing-the-outcome/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251006T121500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251006T130000
DTSTAMP:20260629T025115
CREATED:20250910T023124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T023124Z
UID:10001833-1759752900-1759755600@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn Webinar Series: Family and Partner Violence | Thorne Harbour Health
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Lunch + Learn Webinar Series—a set of dynamic 45-minute online sessions designed to strengthen workforce knowledge and confidence in supporting LGBTIQA+ communities in the context of mental health and alcohol and other drug (AOD) care. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/lunch-learn-webinar-series-family-and-partner-violence-thorne-harbour-health/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Thorne Harbour Health":MAILTO:enquiries@thorneharbour.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251002T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251002T153000
DTSTAMP:20260629T025115
CREATED:20250828T041232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T041232Z
UID:10001803-1759401000-1759419000@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Microskills When Working with Men Using Family Violence | Tori Cooke
DESCRIPTION:This practical session with two highly experienced trainers and practitioners focuses on the core communication skills that underpin safe\, ethical\, and effective work with men using family violence. We’ll explore the intentional use of questioning\, reflecting\, summarising\, and reframing to promote accountability\, reduce resistance\, and keep the focus on victim survivor safety.  Participants will gain tools and strategies they can apply immediately in both group and one-on-one contexts. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/microskills-when-working-with-men-using-family-violence-tori-cooke/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251001T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251001T120000
DTSTAMP:20260629T025115
CREATED:20250828T042547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T042547Z
UID:10001806-1759312800-1759320000@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:MARAM Intermediate Training for Mental Health and Wellbeing Clinicians | The Centre
DESCRIPTION:The Centre is pleased to deliver MARAM Intermediate Training for Mental Health and Wellbeing Clinicians. \nThe MARAM intermediate training for mental health and wellbeing clinicians runs over two hours and was developed with the Centre for Mental Health Learning with input from Specialist Family Violence Advisors in area mental health and wellbeing services. \nThe training is designed for all mental health and wellbeing clinicians with intermediate MARAM responsibilities in any role within the mental health and wellbeing sector. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/maram-intermediate-training-for-mental-health-and-wellbeing-clinicians-the-centre/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250930T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250930T130000
DTSTAMP:20260629T025115
CREATED:20250917T233323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T233323Z
UID:10001834-1759233600-1759237200@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Webinar: Ethical\, Impactful Research Starts with Listening | ANROWS
DESCRIPTION:Join ANROWS for a powerful conversation on ethical and respectful collaboration with experts by experience in domestic\, family\, and sexual violence (DFSV) research. This free online event will highlight insights from the Australian National Research Agenda and showcase the leadership of people with lived experience.\nWhat to Expect: \n\nPractical guidance on survivor–researcher collaboration\nStrategies for building trust and accountability\nExploration of power dynamics in research partnerships\n\nSpeakers include Lula from Good Shepherd ANZ and Anna from The Survivor Hub\, both bringing lived experience and professional expertise to the conversation. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/webinar-ethical-impactful-research-starts-with-listening-anrows/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="ANROWS":MAILTO:enquiries@anrows.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250930T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250930T153000
DTSTAMP:20260629T025115
CREATED:20250919T024225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T024225Z
UID:10001840-1759222800-1759246200@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Gender and Sexuality Politics Conference (GSPC)
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to welcome you to the inaugural Gender and Sexuality Politics Conference (GSPC)\, co-hosted by the APSA Women’s Caucus and LGBTQIA+ Caucus. This flagship event has received over 40 paper submissions\, representing scholars from 11 Australian universities and 10 international institutions\, bringing together a wide range of voices\, perspectives\, and experiences. \n  \nThe program spans a wide range of timely and critical themes\, including: \n\nGender politics and policy-making\nFeminist international relations\nDecolonial (feminist) theory and practice\nBacklash against women’s and/or LGBTQIA+ rights\nThe media\, arts\, and legal reform\nMen and masculinities\nPolitics and resistance of non-binary\, genderqueer\, intersex\, and trans communities\n \n\nTo ensure accessibility and affordability for all scholars\, the GSPC will be online only. We will make full use of online opportunities for networking\, mentoring\, relationship-building and sharing with one another. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/gender-and-sexuality-politics-conference-gspc/2025-09-30/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250929T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250929T153000
DTSTAMP:20260629T025115
CREATED:20250919T024225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T024225Z
UID:10001839-1759136400-1759159800@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Gender and Sexuality Politics Conference (GSPC)
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to welcome you to the inaugural Gender and Sexuality Politics Conference (GSPC)\, co-hosted by the APSA Women’s Caucus and LGBTQIA+ Caucus. This flagship event has received over 40 paper submissions\, representing scholars from 11 Australian universities and 10 international institutions\, bringing together a wide range of voices\, perspectives\, and experiences. \n  \nThe program spans a wide range of timely and critical themes\, including: \n\nGender politics and policy-making\nFeminist international relations\nDecolonial (feminist) theory and practice\nBacklash against women’s and/or LGBTQIA+ rights\nThe media\, arts\, and legal reform\nMen and masculinities\nPolitics and resistance of non-binary\, genderqueer\, intersex\, and trans communities\n \n\nTo ensure accessibility and affordability for all scholars\, the GSPC will be online only. We will make full use of online opportunities for networking\, mentoring\, relationship-building and sharing with one another. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/gender-and-sexuality-politics-conference-gspc/2025-09-29/
LOCATION:Online
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