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SUMMARY:What Works for Men? Engaging Men in Prevention | Relationships Australia Victoria
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. 
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/what-works-for-men-engaging-men-in-prevention-relationships-australia-victoria/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Men and Masculinities,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250709T100000
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SUMMARY:Exploring Trauma & Violence - Informed Care (TVIC) Framework for Domestic & Family Violence Practice | ShantiWorks
DESCRIPTION:Part 1 – Trauma-and Violence-Informed Care with Perpetrators\nTuesday 8th July 2025\, 10am – 12pm\nPart 2 – Trauma-and Violence-Informed Care with Victims/Survivors\nWednesday 9th July 2025\, 10am – 12pm\nForm: Online via zoom\nRegister here: https://www.shantiworks.com.au/upcomingworkshops\nFee:\n$300 + GST per workshop\n$600 + GST for both workshops \nTrauma is not the total of any person or community. People and communities that have suffered trauma and systemic oppression resist this daily with many and varied strengths and resiliencies. The power of TVIC and intersectional interventions is understanding people as a whole\, not as only one-dimensional.\nTrauma-and Violence-Informed Care (TVIC) not only recognises the impact of individual trauma but also seeks to understand and address the broader social and structural conditions that contribute to ongoing harm. TVIC links interpersonal violence with the wider context of people’s lives\, acknowledging how various forms of structural violence such as poverty\, racism\, discrimination and social exclusion intersect and compound personal experiences of trauma.\nWith people using violence to their intimate partners – TVIC is new and developing framework for practice. Holding a TVIC framework can be humanising and create a platform for accountability and reparation. Working with people using violence to acknowledge how their past trauma impacts their present ways of being ensures that they are treated with dignity which is foundational work for responsibility and accountability conversations.\nWith victims/survivors – TVIC encourages practitioners to think\, assess and respond beyond individual support and extend practice possibilities to incorporate a system advocacy in responding to the context of entrapments in the lives of victims/survivors. TVIC provides opportunity to engage with people’s trauma and acknowledge it has an impact on their current responses and choices. Building safety begins with victims/survivors’ wishes and needs\, and their priorities\, which includes decisions that they make and the direction they see for their life.\nThis workshop series will offer:\n•\nA TVIC framework for domestic & family violence sectors that holds context and systems in focus\n•\nStrategies for practicing with dignity & safety with victims/survivors\n•\nStrategies for practicing with dignity & accountability with people using violence\nSHANTIWORKS’ WORKSHOP SERIES \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/exploring-trauma-violence-informed-care-tvic-framework-for-domestic-family-violence-practice-shantiworks/2025-07-09/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250708T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250708T120000
DTSTAMP:20250605T044108Z
CREATED:20250512T050752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T044108Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring Trauma & Violence - Informed Care (TVIC) Framework for Domestic & Family Violence Practice | ShantiWorks
DESCRIPTION:Part 1 – Trauma-and Violence-Informed Care with Perpetrators\nTuesday 8th July 2025\, 10am – 12pm\nPart 2 – Trauma-and Violence-Informed Care with Victims/Survivors\nWednesday 9th July 2025\, 10am – 12pm\nForm: Online via zoom\nRegister here: https://www.shantiworks.com.au/upcomingworkshops\nFee:\n$300 + GST per workshop\n$600 + GST for both workshops \nTrauma is not the total of any person or community. People and communities that have suffered trauma and systemic oppression resist this daily with many and varied strengths and resiliencies. The power of TVIC and intersectional interventions is understanding people as a whole\, not as only one-dimensional.\nTrauma-and Violence-Informed Care (TVIC) not only recognises the impact of individual trauma but also seeks to understand and address the broader social and structural conditions that contribute to ongoing harm. TVIC links interpersonal violence with the wider context of people’s lives\, acknowledging how various forms of structural violence such as poverty\, racism\, discrimination and social exclusion intersect and compound personal experiences of trauma.\nWith people using violence to their intimate partners – TVIC is new and developing framework for practice. Holding a TVIC framework can be humanising and create a platform for accountability and reparation. Working with people using violence to acknowledge how their past trauma impacts their present ways of being ensures that they are treated with dignity which is foundational work for responsibility and accountability conversations.\nWith victims/survivors – TVIC encourages practitioners to think\, assess and respond beyond individual support and extend practice possibilities to incorporate a system advocacy in responding to the context of entrapments in the lives of victims/survivors. TVIC provides opportunity to engage with people’s trauma and acknowledge it has an impact on their current responses and choices. Building safety begins with victims/survivors’ wishes and needs\, and their priorities\, which includes decisions that they make and the direction they see for their life.\nThis workshop series will offer:\n•\nA TVIC framework for domestic & family violence sectors that holds context and systems in focus\n•\nStrategies for practicing with dignity & safety with victims/survivors\n•\nStrategies for practicing with dignity & accountability with people using violence\nSHANTIWORKS’ WORKSHOP SERIES \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/exploring-trauma-violence-informed-care-tvic-framework-for-domestic-family-violence-practice-shantiworks/2025-07-08/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250702T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250702T130000
DTSTAMP:20250512T030210Z
CREATED:20250512T030040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T030210Z
UID:10001723-1751450400-1751461200@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Online Training: Responding to Disclosures in Prevention | Safe + Equal
DESCRIPTION:Gain the foundational knowledge of family violence understand the key considerations for responding to disclosures of family violence within prevention programs to support you in your work. \nThis three-hour virtual interactive training will prepare you to recognise indicators of family violence\, skills to provide a safe\, simple and sensitive response to a disclosure from an adult experiencing family violence. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/online-training-responding-to-disclosures-in-prevention-safe-equal/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Safe and Equal":MAILTO:admin@safeandequal.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250627T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250627T120000
DTSTAMP:20250518T234338Z
CREATED:20250518T234338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250518T234338Z
UID:10001743-1751018400-1751025600@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:SHIP Upcoming Training | Family Safety Victoria & AIHW
DESCRIPTION:To support this transition\, Family Safety Victoria\, in partnership with the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare\, will be delivering 4 webinar training sessions to support consistent data entry and strengthen data capability in line with new requirements. The sessions are primarily aimed at practitioners\, with the final 15 minutes of each webinar dedicated to data custodians responsible for submitting monthly files via Validata and the HDC. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/ship-upcoming-training-family-safety-victoria-aihw/2025-06-27/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250626T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250626T120000
DTSTAMP:20250518T234338Z
CREATED:20250518T234338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250518T234338Z
UID:10001742-1750932000-1750939200@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:SHIP Upcoming Training | Family Safety Victoria & AIHW
DESCRIPTION:To support this transition\, Family Safety Victoria\, in partnership with the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare\, will be delivering 4 webinar training sessions to support consistent data entry and strengthen data capability in line with new requirements. The sessions are primarily aimed at practitioners\, with the final 15 minutes of each webinar dedicated to data custodians responsible for submitting monthly files via Validata and the HDC. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/ship-upcoming-training-family-safety-victoria-aihw/2025-06-26/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250626T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250626T153000
DTSTAMP:20250612T003425Z
CREATED:20250612T003033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T003425Z
UID:10001750-1750930200-1750951800@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Online Module: Walk Alongside Me | Ada Conroy & Kelly Finch
DESCRIPTION:This full-day\, interactive online module aims to upskill practitioners\, with theory and practice approaches\, to enable them to walk alongside survivors of coercive control safely\, respectfully and ethically. \nWhat topics are covered in the training? \n\nDefinition\, nature and dynamics of Family Violence\nDefining and recognising Coercive Control behaviours\nTech-Facilitated & Post Separation Abuse\nKey Practice approaches in partnering with survivors\nAsking about Family Violence: Sensitive Enquiry\nResponding to disclosures of Family Violence\nIdentifying risk\nSafety planning and referral pathways\nPractitioner wellbeing\n\nQueries: If you have any specific questions about the training\, please contact resisting.collusion@gmail.com \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/online-module-walk-alongside-me-ada-conroy-kelly-finch/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Resisting Collusion":MAILTO:resisting.collusion@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250625T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250625T120000
DTSTAMP:20250518T234338Z
CREATED:20250518T234338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250518T234338Z
UID:10001741-1750845600-1750852800@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:SHIP Upcoming Training | Family Safety Victoria & AIHW
DESCRIPTION:To support this transition\, Family Safety Victoria\, in partnership with the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare\, will be delivering 4 webinar training sessions to support consistent data entry and strengthen data capability in line with new requirements. The sessions are primarily aimed at practitioners\, with the final 15 minutes of each webinar dedicated to data custodians responsible for submitting monthly files via Validata and the HDC. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/ship-upcoming-training-family-safety-victoria-aihw/2025-06-25/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250624T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250624T170000
DTSTAMP:20250512T045735Z
CREATED:20250512T045735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T045735Z
UID:10001731-1750780800-1750784400@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Discovering my money strengths | Good Shepherd
DESCRIPTION:This session is for people of all genders who have experienced financial abuse and/or domestic and family violence. These sessions are designed to provide an introduction to the Financial Independence Hub and initial information in understanding the supports available. \n  \nBuilding confidence with finances \n\nIntroduction to Money Personalities\nRecognising strengths\nAccessing supports\nSupports available with the Financial Independence Hub\n\nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/discovering-my-money-strengths-good-shepherd/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Financial Abuse
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250624T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250624T120000
DTSTAMP:20250518T234338Z
CREATED:20250518T234338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250518T234338Z
UID:10001740-1750759200-1750766400@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:SHIP Upcoming Training | Family Safety Victoria & AIHW
DESCRIPTION:To support this transition\, Family Safety Victoria\, in partnership with the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare\, will be delivering 4 webinar training sessions to support consistent data entry and strengthen data capability in line with new requirements. The sessions are primarily aimed at practitioners\, with the final 15 minutes of each webinar dedicated to data custodians responsible for submitting monthly files via Validata and the HDC. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/ship-upcoming-training-family-safety-victoria-aihw/2025-06-24/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250619T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250619T134500
DTSTAMP:20250618T050639Z
CREATED:20250618T050639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T050639Z
UID:10001760-1750336200-1750340700@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Media Making Change: Training for digital creators on preventing violence against women | Our Watch
DESCRIPTION:All forms of media – including new forms of media – are powerful drivers of social change and can positively influence the culture\, behaviours and attitudes that drive violence against women and their children. Whether you’re sharing personal stories\, interviewing guests\, or making content that reaches wide and diverse audiences\, your words and images matter – and so does how you use them. \nThis free online session provides an accessible introduction to the drivers of violence against women and explores how content creators can safely\, respectfully\, and effectively contribute to preventing this crisis. You’ll gain practical tips on: \n\nunderstanding your role in changing the conversation\n\n\nusing evidence-based language and framing on topics relating to gender and gender equality as it relates to violence against women\n\n\npromoting help-seeking pathways for your audience\n\n\nensuring culturally safe storytelling.\n\nMedia Making Change is presented by a trained facilitator from Our Watch\, a national organisation dedicated to preventing violence against women and their children. Join us to strengthen your content and be part of the change. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/media-making-change-training-for-digital-creators-on-preventing-violence-against-women-our-watch/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250618T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250618T140000
DTSTAMP:20250615T233124Z
CREATED:20250615T233124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250615T233124Z
UID:10001756-1750251600-1750255200@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:YesAllMen – The Role that All Men can Play in Preventing Violence Against Women | Our Watch
DESCRIPTION:In this interactive session we’ll explore the evidence-informed approaches underpinning practice examples of initiatives that address masculinities and work with men and boys in the primary prevention of men’s violence against women. \nThis session will be useful for practitioners\, advocates and policy-makers working in a range of settings and contexts to prevent violence against women and/or working with men and boys in social and emotional wellbeing initiatives. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/yesallmen-the-role-that-all-men-can-play-in-preventing-violence-against-women-our-watch/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250618T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250618T120000
DTSTAMP:20250616T005422Z
CREATED:20250616T005422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T005422Z
UID:10001757-1750242600-1750248000@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Safety Measures – Making sense of domestic and family violence service demand\, capacity and impact
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free webinar introducing Safety Measures\, an innovative new sense-making program\, led by six organisations across the Northern Territory\, South Australia and Victoria. Safety Measures aims to build a holistic picture of people’s support needs and experiences\, and inform more responsive\, inclusive\, and evidence-based decision-making about DFV service provision. \nHear from the Safety Measures partners and team\, DFSV Commissioner Micaela Cronin and a panel of sector experts on the complexities of DFV service measurement\, the need for storytelling to support administrative data collection and the centrality of victim survivors’ voices and specialist practitioners’ perspectives. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/safety-measures-making-sense-of-domestic-and-family-violence-service-demand-capacity-and-impact/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Safe and Equal":MAILTO:admin@safeandequal.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250618T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250618T113000
DTSTAMP:20250602T012516Z
CREATED:20250602T012516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T012516Z
UID:10001747-1750242600-1750246200@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Webinar: Safety Measures – Making sense of domestic and family violence service demand\, capacity and impact
DESCRIPTION:Every person experiencing domestic or family violence in Australia should be able to access the support and safety that they need\, when they need it. However\, no one currently has a full\, accurate sense of the scale and nature of support needed across Australia\, or the service system’s capacity to meet this. \nSafety Measures is an innovative new sense-making program\, led by six organisations across the Northern Territory\, South Australia and Victoria\, that aims to build a holistic picture of people’s support needs and experiences and inform more responsive\, inclusive and evidence-based decision making about DFV service provision. \nRegister Here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/webinar-safety-measures-making-sense-of-domestic-and-family-violence-service-demand-capacity-and-impact/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Family Violence,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Safe and Equal":MAILTO:admin@safeandequal.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250617T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250617T120000
DTSTAMP:20250508T014906Z
CREATED:20250508T014906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T014906Z
UID:10001721-1750154400-1750161600@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Workshop: Recovering From Financial Abuse | Consumer Action Law Centre
DESCRIPTION:FREE online workshop: Financial Recovery from Family Violence Are your clients struggling with family violence-related debts? Consumer Action Law Centre is here to help! We are offering a free 2-hour workshop for family violence workers and community workers about: • Options to help your clients recover from financial abuse • Your clients’ legal rights against banks and businesses about their money problems • Practical strategies for complaining to banks and businesses • What free Ombudsman schemes can do for your clients • How you and your clients can get free and independent financial help and legal advice  The workshop will include discussion of case studies and an interactive Q & A session. The workshop will bring people together from different agencies for mutual learning – feel free to share this invitation with your colleagues and others in your network. Please note this workshop is a repeat of the workshops held in 2022\, 2023\, 2024. It is not suitable for financial counsellors. \nRegister Here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/workshop-recovering-from-financial-abuse-consumer-action-law-centre/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Family Violence,Financial Abuse,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250612T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250612T123000
DTSTAMP:20250521T003357Z
CREATED:20241231T020929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T003357Z
UID:10001606-1749720600-1749731400@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Responding to Disclosures Training | Safe + Equal
DESCRIPTION:This three-hour virtual interactive training provides foundational knowledge in understanding family violence and responding to disclosures of family violence. It prepares participants to recognise indicators of family violence\, ask questions and provide a safe\, simple and sensitive response to a disclosure from an adult victim survivor experiencing family violence. \nThe training covers foundational family violence concepts necessary to support an effective response including definitions\, dynamics and impacts. It covers knowledge and skills required to recognise indicators\, ask questions about family violence and respond effectively to disclosures. Participants will identify pathways for referral and key questions to prompt the development of a safety plan.
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/responding-to-disclosures-training-3/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:For Professionals/Practitioners,Professional Development,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250610T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250610T120000
DTSTAMP:20250512T044830Z
CREATED:20250512T044529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T044830Z
UID:10001730-1749553200-1749556800@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Navigating financial setbacks\, debts & scams | Good Sheppherd Financial Independence Hub
DESCRIPTION:Helpful solutions and services available for when you may experience financial hardship. \nNavigating financial hardship for people of all genders who have experienced financial abuse and/or domestic and family violence. These sessions are designed to provide an introduction to the Financial Independence Hub and initial information in understanding the supports available. \n\nWhat supports are available?\nWhat payments and grants may you be eligible for?\nHow can FIH support you\n\nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/navigating-financial-setbacks-debts-scams/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Financial Abuse
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250610T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250610T163000
DTSTAMP:20250116T045954Z
CREATED:20250116T044414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T045954Z
UID:10001621-1749549600-1749573000@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Change the Story training | Our Watch
DESCRIPTION:This free\, 6.5-hour training by Our Watch has been developed to support people who are new to the primary prevention of violence against women. It provides an introductory overview of Change the story: A shared framework for preventing violence against women. \n  \nRegister your interest here.
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/change-the-story-training-our-watch/2025-06-10/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Primary Prevention,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250605T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250605T170000
DTSTAMP:20250407T234531Z
CREATED:20250407T234514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T234531Z
UID:10001706-1749114000-1749142800@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Understanding and Assessing Adolescent Family Violence Workshop | Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science\, Swinburne University & Forensicare
DESCRIPTION:This workshop offers an overview of current knowledge and practices in assessing adolescent family violence that occurs in the home environment. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the characteristics of adolescents who use family violence\, characteristics of victims\, the overlap between adolescent family violence and mental health\, and considerations for risk assessment and intervention. The workshop will provide guidance on current best practice and include a case example to apply learnt knowledge. This workshop is primarily targeted at mental health clinicians\, however\, would also be appropriate for youth justice professionals\, child protection practitioners\, and other professionals working with family violence. \nFaciliators: Dr. Maddison Riachi and Dr Abigail Sheed\, both Clinical and Forensic Psychologists at the Victorian Children’s Court Clinic and Postdoctoral Research Fellows at the CFBS. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/understanding-and-assessing-adolescent-family-violence-workshop-centre-for-forensic-behavioural-science-swinburne-university-forensicare/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250604T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250604T133000
DTSTAMP:20250512T051215Z
CREATED:20250512T051215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T051215Z
UID:10001734-1749042000-1749043800@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Webinar: What is good research evidence and how do you find it? | AIFS
DESCRIPTION:Quality research evidence can improve service design and delivery\, and professionals in child and family services often need to use this to inform their work. This can include writing grant proposals\, developing program theories\, or preparing program evaluations. However\, people may not know how to find high-quality\, relevant research. \nThe Evidence and Evaluation Support (EES) team at the Australian Institute of Family Studies has put together a four-part webinar series to share examples of evaluative practice and ideas for collecting and using evidence in the context of Australian child and family services. \nIn episode 3\, Kat Goldsworthy\, Research Fellow in the Evidence and Evaluation Support team\, sits down with Dr Melissa Willoughby to discuss practical strategies for finding and using research evidence in a practice context. \nThis episode will discuss different types of research evidence and how to find and assess its quality; as well as insights into how research evidence can be used alongside other forms of evidence\, such as lived experience and practice expertise. \nThis webinar will give you: \n\nan understanding of what research evidence is and how it’s relevant to service design and delivery\ninsights into how to identify quality research evidence and make judgments about if it can be used to inform decision-making in practice\ninsights into how to find relevant research evidence.\n\nThe webinar is intended for anyone interested in understanding and using research evidence more effectively. It will be particularly useful for professionals involved in service design and delivery\, especially those who write grants and funding applications\, design new programs or refine existing ones\, and those who support or do program evaluations. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/webinar-what-is-good-research-evidence-and-how-do-you-find-it-aifs/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="AIFS":MAILTO:enquiries@aifs.gov.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250528T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250528T123000
DTSTAMP:20250407T232028Z
CREATED:20250407T232028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T232028Z
UID:10001704-1748424600-1748435400@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Understanding Family Violence Training | inTouch
DESCRIPTION:This training offers professionals who are not family violence specialists with foundational understanding of family violence to increase their skills and knowledge when working with refugees experiencing family violence.\nRegister here for May 2nd Session \nRegister here for May 28th Session
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/understanding-family-violence-training-intouch/2025-05-28/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250523T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250523T143000
DTSTAMP:20250512T040838Z
CREATED:20250512T040838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T040838Z
UID:10001728-1748007000-1748010600@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Free Webinar: Preventing violence against women: The work of Our Watch and how professionals can enact change in their workplace to create gender equity
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Greater Melbourne Family Law Pathways Network in collaboration with Our Watch for the second of our four part webinar series on the response to family violence by different sectors. \nThis webinar is for legal and non-legal practitioners working with separated and separating families who are affected by family violence \nThe training will provide participants with insight on how Our Watch is helping to prevent family violence across Australia \nThe training will explore primary prevention strategies and the National framework for combating family violence against women (Change the story) \nThe training will also provide practical actions that professionals can take in their workplace to create gender equity. \nRegister here \n 
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/free-webinar-preventing-violence-against-women-the-work-of-our-watch-and-how-professionals-can-enact-change-in-their-workplace-to-create-gender-equity/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Family Violence,Primary Prevention,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250521T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250521T140000
DTSTAMP:20250520T005715Z
CREATED:20250520T005715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T005715Z
UID:10001746-1747832400-1747836000@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Webinar: Centering children when supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families | CFCA
DESCRIPTION:This year’s National Reconciliation Week theme is ‘Bridging Now to Next’\, which calls on all Australians to step forward together\, to look ahead and continue the push forward\, guided by past lessons. \n  \nWith this theme in mind\, our May webinar with Child Family Community Australia (CFCA) highlights the need to challenge the assumption of Western expertise that has dominated Australia’s colonial history and that has been imposed on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children\, families and communities. It also focuses on the importance of valuing and respecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing\, being and doing. \n  \nAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children have the right for their voice to be heard in matters that affect them\, and may want to be involved in decisions relating to them. Centering the perspectives and experiences of children can provide a place for them to feel seen\, heard and understood\, while helping reinforce their cultural\, social or personal identities. By practicing deep listening we can have more meaningful conversations and build deeper relationships with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families we work with. \n  \nIn the lead up to National Reconciliation Week (27 May to 3 June 2025)\, please join us for this important discussion on how to better centre Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children’s experiences\, concerns and aspirations for their future. \n  \nFind out more about the webinar and presenters on the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS) website.
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/webinar-centering-children-when-supporting-aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-families-cfca/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="AIFS":MAILTO:enquiries@aifs.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250521T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250521T140000
DTSTAMP:20250507T030920Z
CREATED:20250507T030739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T030920Z
UID:10001718-1747832400-1747836000@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Webinar: Centering children when supporting Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander families | AIFS
DESCRIPTION:Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children are overrepresented in nearly all statutory services including child protection\, out-of-home care and the youth justice system. \nJoin us in the lead up to National Reconciliation Week (27 May to 3 June) for this important discussion\, held in partnership with Emerging Minds\, on how to better centre children’s experiences\, concerns and aspirations for their future. \nThe theme for National Reconciliation Week 2025 is Bridging Now to Next. The theme reflects the connection between past\, present and future and calls on all Australians to step forward together\, to look ahead and continue the push forward\, guided by past lessons. \nThis webinar will highlight the need to challenge the assumption of Western expertise that has dominated Australia’s colonial history and that has been imposed on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children\, families and communities\, and the importance of valuing and respecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing\, being and doing. \nAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children have a right for their voice to be heard in matters that affect them\, and may want to be involved in decisions relating to them. By centering the perspectives and experiences of children\, we can provide a place for children to feel seen\, heard and understood\, and help reinforce their cultural\, social or personal identity. By practicing deep listening we can have more meaningful conversations and build deeper relationships with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families we work with. \n  \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/webinar-centering-children-when-supporting-aboriginal-torres-strait-islander-families-aifs/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander,Children and Young People,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="AIFS":MAILTO:enquiries@aifs.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250520T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250520T153000
DTSTAMP:20250512T043410Z
CREATED:20250512T043410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T043410Z
UID:10001729-1747733400-1747755000@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Resisting Collusion & Motivating Change: Working with Men who use Intimate Partner Violence (online) | Ada Conroy and 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. \nResisting Collusion with Men Who use Intimate Partner Violence was originally created on behalf of Women’s Health in the North (WHIN) by Ada Conroy and then further updated by Ada and Kelly Finch. Both Ada and Kelly each have over 20 years’ experience and knowledge in the sector\, including as Men’s Behaviour Change Facilitators. They are passionate about creating an engaging and safe learning environment. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/resisting-collusion-motivating-change-working-with-men-who-use-intimate-partner-violence-online-ada-conroy-and-kelly-finch/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Collusion,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250515T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250515T140000
DTSTAMP:20250415T000422Z
CREATED:20250415T000210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T000422Z
UID:10001710-1747312200-1747317600@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Embedding Evidence: Voices from practice – Building outcomes\, service data and client focus | Anchor Inc.\, Anglicare Victoria and Uniting VicTas
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging session exploring practical strategies to embed outcomes\, service data\, and client insights into everyday practice. This event is part of OPEN’s new series\, showcasing diverse approaches from organisations across the sector—offering key takeaways for leaders\, program managers\, and practitioners alike. \n  \nNo matter where you are in your evidence and data journey\, this session is for you. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to refine your approach\, you’ll gain practical\, real-world insights that can be applied across different programs and services. These presentations will show that embedding evidence and client voice doesn’t have to be overwhelming—small\, strategic steps can make a big impact. \n  \nThis session will highlight three different approaches to embedding evidence in practice: \n\nFrom Vision to Impact:  Anchor’s Journey in Implementing Evaluation Work – Avi MacMull (Anchor Inc.) will share how their Outcomes & Impact Framework was developed to align with strategic goals and drive a consistent approach to measuring success. Avi will take a deep dive into a project where theory of change was reviewed\, outcome measures were refined\, and practitioner-led tools were developed to systematically collect data without overburdening clients. The presentation will highlight how culture\, infrastructure\, and processes work together to embed evidence-informed practice across an organisation.\nKeeping on with what’s working or correcting the course: the role of outcomes and client voice data during active service-provision – David Giles  and Jonathon Cummins (Anglicare Victoria) will outline Anglicare Victoria’s processes for assessing client outcomes and conducting client voice surveying during ongoing service episodes\, using the example of out-of-home care. These processes are designed to inform decision-making about ongoing service provision; both at an individual client level\, and for continuous improvement purposes at an organisational level.\nEngaging practitioners and clients in understanding impact – Mia Lorenzo (Uniting VicTas) will explore how integrating client and practitioner insights throughout the evaluation process leads to better quality data and improved outcomes. Mia will share lessons from the Family Preservation and Reunification Response (FPRR) evaluation\, where diverse feedback methods—including workshops\, surveys\, and focus groups—were used to build engagement\, improve service delivery\, and drive continuous improvement.\n\nAlongside these presentations\, OPEN will introduce new training\, project support\, and resources to help organisations build their evidence and outcomes capabilities. \n  \nThis session offers a blend of foundational insights for those new to evidence-informed practice and more advanced strategies for those looking to refine their approach. Don’t miss out on practical takeaways from these shared experiences\, highlighting key lessons\, tools\, and challenges in embedding evidence and client voice into service delivery. \nRegister Here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/embedding-evidence-voices-from-practice-building-outcomes-service-data-and-client-focus/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:For Professionals/Practitioners,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250514T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250514T160000
DTSTAMP:20250507T031730Z
CREATED:20250507T031730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T031730Z
UID:10001719-1747227600-1747238400@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Online Workshop: Working with Dads | Relationships Australia Victoria
DESCRIPTION:Join our interactive online workshop\, and gain knowledge\, practical advice and strategies to engage dads\, father-figures and families in positive and effective ways. \nThrough collaborative group discussion\, you’ll develop strategies for supporting dads in your community and learn skills for creating more dad-friendly programs and services. \nAt the end of this workshop\, you’ll be able to: \n\nexplain what makes dads important\narticulate the 7 different ways to be a dad\ndiscuss dad-focused programs\, research and work across Australia\neffectively promote programs and services to dads\nsupport dads to create positive family relationships\ngive examples of ways that dads can maintain work and family balance\ncreate dad-focused services and spaces\ndemonstrate an understanding of the issues impacting dads who work from home and ways to manage these\nplan for future work with dads.\n\nIdeal for: A range of workers in community organisations\, social services\, schools or businesses who want to better support the needs of fathers.\nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/online-workshop-working-with-dads-relationships-australia-victoria/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250514T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250514T133500
DTSTAMP:20250513T052530Z
CREATED:20250513T052530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T052530Z
UID:10001738-1747227600-1747229700@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Applying culturally inclusive principles in evaluation | AIFS
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Australian Institute of Family Studies\, this webinar features a conversation between Stephanie Beckwith and Lena Etuk from Culturally Inclusive Research Centre Australia  exploring how culturally inclusive principles can be embedded in evaluation. Designed for those working in child and family services\, the session offers practical reflections on evidence collection that respects cultural context and diversity. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/applying-culturally-inclusive-principles-in-evaluation-aifs/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="AIFS":MAILTO:enquiries@aifs.gov.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250513T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250513T163000
DTSTAMP:20250108T040326Z
CREATED:20250108T040110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T040326Z
UID:10001613-1747128600-1747153800@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:MARAM Collaborative Practice Training Online
DESCRIPTION:Why Collaborative Practice Training? \nWorking together to respond to family violence is essential for all professionals\, no matter what sector we work in. When we want victim-survivors and children to be safe from harm\, and persons using violence to receive support for change\, we need to collaborate\, sharing our professional judgement and expertise with each other to ensure clear identification of family violence\, and to inform risk management and safety plans. \nThis training provides you with an important opportunity to build cross-sector relationships\, learn from other professionals and to establish networks across sectors in the BPA. These networks will be invaluable in your ongoing work. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/maram-collaborative-practice-online/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:MARAM Collaborative Practice,Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Bayside Peninsula Integrated Family Violence Partnership":MAILTO:bpifvp@vt.uniting.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250510
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250511
DTSTAMP:20250326T023434Z
CREATED:20250326T023434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T023434Z
UID:10001690-1746835200-1746921599@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:Are You Safe at Home? Day 10 May\n10 May is an opportunity to start the conversation. Ask. Listen. Believe.\n\n\nIf you’re worried about someone you know who might be experiencing abuse\, it can be hard to know what to do. But just by asking\, listening and believing\, you can have an enormous impact on someone’s journey to safety. \n\n\nGet involved\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/8091/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Family Violence
ORGANIZER;CN="Safe and Equal":MAILTO:admin@safeandequal.org.au
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