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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:20251006T011604Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T011604Z
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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: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:20250924T234412Z
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:20251015T224006Z
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/2025-10-21/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251020T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251020T133000
DTSTAMP:20250828T041431Z
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:20251006T013439Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251016T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251016T173000
DTSTAMP:20250822T035820Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251015T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251015T163000
DTSTAMP:20250102T044703Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251013T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251013T150000
DTSTAMP:20250922T064712Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251008T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251008T153000
DTSTAMP:20250828T041615Z
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:20250910T023124Z
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:20250828T041232Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251001T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251001T120000
DTSTAMP:20250828T042547Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250930T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250930T130000
DTSTAMP:20250917T233323Z
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:20250919T024225Z
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:20250919T024225Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250925T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250925T130000
DTSTAMP:20250922T064404Z
CREATED:20250922T064404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T064404Z
UID:10001845-1758801600-1758805200@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Yarning Circle | Woor-Dungin
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming September Yarning Circle\, which will bring together members of the philanthropic and Aboriginal Community-Controlled sectors to discuss updates\, challenges\, and grant-seeking experiences. In this month’s Yarning Circle we welcome Laura Egan from Mungabareena Aboriginal Corporation where she works with along side community every day in Wodonga. Laura will gift us with story of her experiences completing her Churchill Fellowship investigating how venture philanthropy can genuinely grow enterprises that foster economic inclusion\, especially for First Nations people. \nLaura will also share reflections on how as a co-founder of the clothing company Magpie Goose she transitioned it into Indigenous ownership.\nThis will be a generous\, conversational yarn about what it really takes to keep First Nations leadership at the centre of enterprise\, and how funders\, partners and ACCOs can work together.\nCome ready to listen\, reflect and yarn with us and Laura.\nWe welcome folks to join us at our office for the Yarn\, please let us know if you’d like to attend in person. \nRegister here \n  \n 
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/yarning-circle-woor-dungin/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Woor-Dungin":MAILTO:info@woor-dungin.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250925T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250925T130000
DTSTAMP:20250925T001937Z
CREATED:20250925T001937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T001937Z
UID:10001852-1758798000-1758805200@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.
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/introduction-to-sex-worker-affirmative-practice-rhed/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="RhED":MAILTO:sexworker@sexworker.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250925T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250925T150000
DTSTAMP:20250828T043159Z
CREATED:20250828T043159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T043159Z
UID:10001809-1758794400-1758812400@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Navigating the NDIS | The Centre
DESCRIPTION:This workshop provides hands-on\, practical training for professionals working in the child and family sector who support NDIS participants or their carers. It runs for four hours in total and is delivered in two separate two-hour sessions. You can choose to attend both sessions on the same day or spread them across two different days – whatever suits your schedule best. \n\nNavigating the NDIS – Session one: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm\nNavigating the NDIS – Session two: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm\n\nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/navigating-the-ndis-the-centre/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250925T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250925T133000
DTSTAMP:20250917T234535Z
CREATED:20250917T234535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T234535Z
UID:10001837-1758792600-1758807000@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Protect\, Share\, Support: Understanding Family Violence in Disability Service | The Centre
DESCRIPTION:Protect\, Share\, Support: Understanding Family Violence in Disability Service shares 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. \nIt draws on the best practices and latest knowledge about family violence\, as reflected in Victoria’s Multi-Agency Risk Assessment and Management (MARAM) framework. Topics covered: \n\nWhat is family violence? How our understanding of the spectrum of family violence has evolved over time.\nUnderstand the nature of coercive control and cumulative harm\, particularly as it may occur for people with disability.\nUsing a disability and trauma-informed lens\, we examine best practices for responding safely and respectfully to disclosures.\nWe share guidance for sharing information and seeking consultation from services that can support people experiencing family violence.\nWe share best practices for documenting and handling client concerns.\n\nLearning outcomes\n\nUnderstand the nature of family violence and the ways it can impact people with disability\nApply the best practices for responding to signs of family violence or to disclosures of family violence\nUnderstand the best practices for recording observations and disclosures of family violence and for collaborating and consulting with family violence specialist services\n\nIntended audience\nWorkers in the disability sector who may encounter clients experiencing family violence but whose organisations are not formally a part of the MARAM framework. \n 
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/protect-share-support-understanding-family-violence-in-disability-service-the-centre/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250923T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250923T163000
DTSTAMP:20250917T234156Z
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UID:10001836-1758634200-1758645000@southsafe.org.au
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.
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/creating-connection-series-supporting-young-people-with-autism-2-of-2-the-centre/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250923T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250923T153000
DTSTAMP:20250612T003936Z
CREATED:20250612T003936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T003936Z
UID:10001753-1758619800-1758641400@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Online Training: Resisting Collusion & Motivating Change: Working with Men who use Intimate Partner Violence | Ada Conroy & Kelly Finch
DESCRIPTION:This interactive\, online training module will assist professionals to effectively identify\, understand and resist invitations to collude with men who use family violence. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/online-training-resisting-collusion-motivating-change-working-with-men-who-use-intimate-partner-violence-ada-conroy-kelly-finch-2/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Resisting Collusion":MAILTO:resisting.collusion@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250923T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250923T123000
DTSTAMP:20250917T233946Z
CREATED:20250917T233848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T233946Z
UID:10001835-1758619800-1758630600@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 carers\n\nIntended audience\nThis workshop is designed for practitioners who support parents and carers of children and young people with autism.
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/creating-connection-series-understanding-young-people-with-autism-1-of-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250922T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250922T130000
DTSTAMP:20250917T235245Z
CREATED:20250917T235245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T235245Z
UID:10001838-1758542400-1758546000@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Webinar Series: Centring the Child | The Centre
DESCRIPTION:Are you a practitioner working with children and young people affected by family violence? Join the Centre’s first session of our ‘Centring the Child’ Lunch & Learn online series to explore how trauma impacts development and attachment. \nHear from expert panelists who will explore: \n\nRecognising signs of trauma\nEngaging safely and sensitively\nUnderstanding developmental stages
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/webinar-series-centring-the-child-the-centre/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250918T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250918T163000
DTSTAMP:20250120T001431Z
CREATED:20250120T001431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250120T001431Z
UID:10001622-1758187800-1758213000@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Alcohol and Other Drugs 101 Workshop: A toolkit for non AOD workers | VAADA
DESCRIPTION:This new full day workshop is designed specifically for non specialist workers who may encounter individuals who use alcohol and other drugs in their work. We cover essential knowledge on alcohol and other drugs\, understanding the alcohol and other drug treatment sector\, and how to best refer. \nSuitable for workers in a variety of sectors including health\, welfare\, housing\, justice\, child protection\, and education\, we will cover practical strategies to engage compassionately and effectively\, how to have conversations about alcohol and other drug use\, and how to offer support within your role.
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/alcohol-and-other-drugs-101-workshop-a-toolkit-for-non-aod-workers-vaada/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:AOD,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250917T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250917T130000
DTSTAMP:20250905T014659Z
CREATED:20250905T014659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T014659Z
UID:10001832-1758110400-1758114000@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Webinar: Inside organised exploitation: A conversation with Michael Salter | Australian Childhood Foundation
DESCRIPTION:Speakers:\n\nProfessor Michael Salter\, criminologist and internationally recognised expert on child sexual exploitation\nFacilitated Q&A with Cyra Fernandes\, practice leader in harmful sexual behaviour and out-of-home care\nChair: Kelly Royds\, Executive Director – Knowledge Mobilisation & Practice\n\nOrganised child sexual abuse is present in Australia—but remains largely unacknowledged in statutory responses\, child protection systems\, and therapeutic care. This webinar brings together research\, practice\, and policy insights to address these gaps.\n\nProfessor Michael Salter will present recent findings on:\n\nThe nature of organised child sexual abuse in care environments\nHow offenders operate through networks and exploit systemic blind spots\nThe failure to clearly differentiate child sexual exploitation (CSE) from harmful sexual behaviours (HSB)\nThe impact of trauma\, disrupted attachment\, and fragmented services on children’s vulnerability\n\n\nThe session will then transition into a Q&A facilitated by Cyra Fernandes\, exploring:\n\nHow CSE and HSB are often confused and misunderstood\nWhat care providers and frontline workers need to notice and respond to\nHow trauma-informed and attachment-aware practice must evolve in the context of organised harm\n\nThis session is designed for residential care workers\, case managers\, therapeutic specialists\, child protection practitioners\, and professionals working in youth justice\, education\, and related systems of care. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/webinar-inside-organised-exploitation-a-conversation-with-michael-salter-australian-childhood-foundation/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Australian Childhood Foundation":MAILTO:support@childhood.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250916T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250916T140000
DTSTAMP:20250905T014426Z
CREATED:20250905T014426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T014426Z
UID:10001830-1758016800-1758031200@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/2025-09-16/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Australian Childhood Foundation":MAILTO:support@childhood.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250916T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250916T110000
DTSTAMP:20250814T061605Z
CREATED:20250814T061536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T061605Z
UID:10001787-1758016800-1758020400@southsafe.org.au
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/2025-09-16/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Bayside Peninsula Integrated Family Violence Partnership":MAILTO:bpifvp@vt.uniting.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250916T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250916T133000
DTSTAMP:20250828T043400Z
CREATED:20250828T043400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T043400Z
UID:10001810-1758015000-1758029400@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Putting MARAM into Practice | The Centre
DESCRIPTION:Build your confidence working with people experiencing family violence \nThis four-hour interactive workshop is delivered by trainers with expert MARAM knowledge or firsthand experience of putting MARAM into practice as clinicians. \nLearning outcomes \n\nIncreased confidence using the MARAM tools and undertaking intermediate risk assessments.\nIncrease ability to analyse the level of risk and manage family violence risk.\nThe ability to apply a trauma-informed lens and understand the reasons why a person experiencing violence may not engage\, or struggle to engage\, or may even begin to disengage\, when you try to work with them about violence they are experiencing.\nA reminder of the ten MARAM principals and your MARAM responsibilities.\nIncreased confidence in aligning your case notes with MARAM’s evidence base and language and help to ensure case notes will have a positive impact on the person experiencing violence if they were to read them in future.\n\n Intended audience \nAnyone can attend this workshop from any workforce and it’s best suited to those with MARAM intermediate responsibilities who want to expand their learning and deepen their skills when working with people experiencing family violence. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/putting-maram-into-practice-the-centre/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Centre for Excellence in Child & Family Welfare":MAILTO:admin@cfecfw.asn.au
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