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SUMMARY:Webinar: Raising Children with Disability – Supporting Fathers | Relationships Australia Victoria
DESCRIPTION:Fathers of children with special needs often face immense emotional and psychological challenges\, yet their caregiving role is frequently overlooked—especially in cultures influenced by traditional patriarchal norms.\nIn Hong Kong\, where open discussions about fatherhood and emotional struggles remain limited\, many fathers experience deep-seated feelings of shame and guilt\, leading to avoidance behaviours or overcompensation in their parenting approach. \nDr Kai Chung Lo\, from the Department of Applied Social Sciences at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University\, spearheaded a groundbreaking study—the first of its kind in Hong Kong—exploring the moral emotions of fathers caring for children with special needs. This research sheds light on their hidden struggles\, and provides crucial insights into how these emotions impact both their wellbeing and their children’s development. \nJoin us for this eye-opening webinar\, when Dr Lo will present key findings from his extensive research\, offering a rare glimpse into the psychological and social challenges faced by father caregivers. Discover how deeply rooted emotions like shame and guilt manifest in their parenting behaviours and explore the broader societal factors contributing to these struggles. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/webinar-raising-children-with-disability-supporting-fathers-relationships-australia-victoria/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250507T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250507T123000
DTSTAMP:20250401T232452Z
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SUMMARY:Training: YPVITH - Neurodiverse-Affirming Practice with Young People and Their Families | Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare
DESCRIPTION:The Centre\, in collaboration with Dr Amanda Mullin (Doctor of Clinical Psychology and Director\, Mindworx Psychology) is offering a three-hour interactive training designed to equip professionals with the skills and strategies needed to work effectively in these complex situations. \nSupporting neurodivergent young people using violence in the home (YPVITH) requires a specialised\, therapeutic approach—one recognising their unique needs while ensuring the safety and wellbeing of their families. \nParticipants will explore: \n\nA neurodiverse-affirming approach – learn how to apply a therapeutic framework that acknowledges neurodivergent perspectives and strengths.\nImproved engagement strategies – discover practical ways to connect with young people who may struggle with traditional interventions.\nBetter outcomes for families – explore techniques to support the young person\, parents\, carers\, and family members while maintaining a young person-focused approach.\n\nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/training-ypvith-neurodiverse-affirming-practice-with-young-people-and-their-families-centre-for-excellence-in-child-and-family-welfare/2025-05-07/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Neurodiversity,Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Centre for Excellence in Child & Family Welfare":MAILTO:admin@cfecfw.asn.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250506T200000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250506T210000
DTSTAMP:20250428T064150Z
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UID:10001714-1746561600-1746565200@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:The Left Write Hook film team in conversation with Blue Knot Foundation
DESCRIPTION:Seen the Left Write Hook documentary and want to learn more?\nJoin this free online session\, to meet survivors from the film\, the film’s director and producer\, and Dr Cathy Kezelman\, President and Managing Director of Blue Knot Foundation\, as they chat to television and radio presenter\, Jo Stanley. \nThis session brings together voices of lived/living experience\, filmmakers\, and experts in the field of child sexual abuse and gendered violence\, as they further unpack the themes explored in the film. Discussion points will include the prevalence of child sexual abuse in Australia\, the life-long impacts of complex trauma\, and personal perspectives on the journey towards\, and barriers to trauma recovery. \nThe discussion will explore the film participants’ experience of Left Write Hook’s innovative\, trauma-informed recovery program\, featuring creative writing and non-contact boxing\, along with the challenges and rewards of sharing their truths via the film. \nDr Cathy Kezelman will discuss myths and misconceptions about child sexual abuse and complex trauma\, pathways to healing and insights from her own lived and living experience. \nWho is this session for? We welcome victim-survivors\, supporters\, fans of the film and anyone who wants to learn more about this issue\, to join us for this session. \nIn order to facilitate a relaxed conversation and questions from the audience\, this session will not be recorded.
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/the-left-write-hook-film-team-in-conversation-with-blue-knot-foundation/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250506T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250506T123000
DTSTAMP:20250225T233003Z
CREATED:20250225T060238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T233003Z
UID:10001666-1746523800-1746534600@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Workshop: Reflective Leadership - Developing and Enhancing your Practices as a Supervisor
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is designed for leaders and supervisors to come together and explore their leadership practices. Some of what this workshop will cover: \n• Explore and develop your supervision thinkings and practices. \n• Make sense of you in your role and your work as a leader and supervisor. \n• Develop or extend your complex understandings of organisational-team and worker care. \n• Explore your personal\, political and professional understandings of supervision and leadership. \n• Explore and develop clarity of your theories\, ideas and values about accountability\, advocacy\, collegial supervision and support. \n• Join with colleagues in order to nourish each other. \n  \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/workshop-reflective-leadership-developing-and-enhancing-your-practices-as-a-supervisor/2025-05-06/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250502T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250502T160000
DTSTAMP:20250407T232028Z
CREATED:20250407T232028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T232028Z
UID:10001703-1746190800-1746201600@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/2025-05-02/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250430T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250430T163000
DTSTAMP:20250402T013041Z
CREATED:20250402T013041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T013041Z
UID:10001697-1746025200-1746030600@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Webinar: Reflective Practice - Considering Diverse Perspectives | Relationships Australia Victoria
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, you’ll learn how to pause\, reflect\, and assess situations from multiple viewpoints\, enhancing your ability to collaborate effectively and make informed\, unbiased choices. Whether you work in education\, healthcare\, business\, or any field where diverse perspectives enrich outcomes\, this webinar will provide you with practical tools to develop a more mindful\, open\, and equitable approach to your work. \nDuring this webinar\, you’ll: \n\ngain an understanding reflective practice\nlearn strategies to actively seek and integrate diverse perspectives into their reflective practice\, leading to more inclusive decision-making and problem-solving\ndevelop a deeper sense of empathy by considering experiences and viewpoints different from their own\, improving collaboration and communication within diverse teams\nleave with practical techniques to incorporate reflective practice into their daily work\, helping them respond thoughtfully and inclusively to challenges\nunderstand how reflective practice can contribute to creating a more inclusive workplace culture by encouraging continuous learning\, self-improvement and open-mindedness.\n\nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/webinar-reflective-practice-considering-diverse-perspectives-relationships-australia-victoria/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250430T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250430T140000
DTSTAMP:20250331T223431Z
CREATED:20250331T223431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T223431Z
UID:10001693-1746018000-1746021600@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Webinar: Understanding and responding to childhood suicidal ideation: A case scenario | CFCA & Emerging Minds
DESCRIPTION:Suicidal ideation refers to thoughts about endings one’s life. These thoughts can be once-off or reoccurring. Childhood suicidal ideation is a growing public health issue in Australia. In 2023\, Kids Helpline reported that suicide-related concerns was the third most common reason a child or young person (5-18 years) reached out to the service\, accounting for 17% of service contacts. Although most suicide-related counselling contact is from 15 to 18 year olds\, an increasing number of younger children\, some as young as 7\, are seeking suicide-related support. \nAlthough suicidal ideation does not mean a child will take their own life\, it can be extremely distressing for the child and their family. Childhood suicidal ideation is a complex issue and one that practitioners are increasingly encountering in their work. \nUsing a case scenario – a hypothetical situation used for educational purposes – panellists will reflect on some of the ethical considerations that practitioners need to consider when responding to children and families and provide practical strategies to help practitioners better understand and support children experiencing suicidal ideation. \nThe webinar will discuss how practitioners can foster connection\, seek the child’s insights\, and recognise the child’s and the families’ strength. \nThis webinar will give you: \n\na better understanding of the experiences of distress and despair that can lead to childhood suicidal ideation\ninsight into the ethical considerations that need to be considered when responding to childhood suicidal ideation\nan understanding of how to apply a collaborative and curious approach to support connection and understanding between the child and their family\ninsight into how to recognise and highlight children’s ideas\, values and skills in managing their challenges\n\nThis webinar will be of interest to practitioners working with children and families. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/webinar-understanding-and-responding-to-childhood-suicidal-ideation-a-case-scenario-cfca-emerging-minds/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Suicide,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250429T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250429T160000
DTSTAMP:20250407T231708Z
CREATED:20250407T231708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T231708Z
UID:10001702-1745931600-1745942400@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Culturally Responsive Practice Training | inTouch
DESCRIPTION:This training offers professionals working within Settlement and Community services a foundational understanding of cultural humility\, intersectionality and unconscious bias when supporting refugee and migrant clients experiencing family violence. This training will be particularly beneficial for workers who do not have prior experience in family violence. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/culturally-responsive-practice-training-intouch/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250429T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250429T123000
DTSTAMP:20250225T233003Z
CREATED:20250225T060238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T233003Z
UID:10001665-1745919000-1745929800@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Workshop: Reflective Leadership - Developing and Enhancing your Practices as a Supervisor
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is designed for leaders and supervisors to come together and explore their leadership practices. Some of what this workshop will cover: \n• Explore and develop your supervision thinkings and practices. \n• Make sense of you in your role and your work as a leader and supervisor. \n• Develop or extend your complex understandings of organisational-team and worker care. \n• Explore your personal\, political and professional understandings of supervision and leadership. \n• Explore and develop clarity of your theories\, ideas and values about accountability\, advocacy\, collegial supervision and support. \n• Join with colleagues in order to nourish each other. \n  \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/workshop-reflective-leadership-developing-and-enhancing-your-practices-as-a-supervisor/2025-04-29/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250424T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250424T130000
DTSTAMP:20250414T035936Z
CREATED:20250414T035936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T035936Z
UID:10001709-1745496000-1745499600@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Webinar: Election Priorities for Women: A Cross-Party Conversation | Women's Agenda
DESCRIPTION:Join Women’s Agenda for a live\, one-hour webinar exploring what each major political party is promising women this election. Hear directly from party representatives as they outline their key policies on work\, safety\, housing\, climate\, and more. Speakers include: Allegra Spender\, Independent Member for Wentworth Senator Katy Gallagher\, Minister for Women\, Australian Labor Party Senator Larissa Waters\, Greens Spokesperson for Women We’ll explore policies on: – Family-friendly workplace reforms – Domestic and family violence – Women’s homelessness and housing security – Support for women-led small businesses – Gender-responsive climate action – Women’s financial security There will be opportunities for our audience to engage through a live Q&A. This is your chance to ask questions and get real answers before heading to the polls. *Women’s Agenda reached out to Liberal Party members Sussan Ley\, Jane Hume\, and Anne Ruston for participation\, with Sussan Ley declining and no response yet from Hume and Ruston; we remain eager to include a representative from the Liberal Party in this important conversation. \nRegister Here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/webinar-election-priorities-for-women-a-cross-party-conversation-womens-agenda/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Women's Agenda":MAILTO:contact@womensagenda.com.au.
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250424T091500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250424T151500
DTSTAMP:20250210T044551Z
CREATED:20250210T044551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T044551Z
UID:10001647-1745486100-1745507700@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Training: Messaging the movement - Communicating Solidarity | Intertwine
DESCRIPTION:As social change activists and change agents\, we are committed to a world in which everyone can thrive\, a world of equality\, gender equity\, racial justice\, freedom of sexual orientation and gender identity\, disability inclusion and more. \nNow\, more than ever\, in this time of uncertainty and unrest\, we are aware that there are many who are not yet convinced this world is possible\, people who have not yet made up their minds. \nThis intersectional messaging training draws on decades of social psychology to connect the dots between the evidence you already know and the language and messaging structure you need to create powerful\, transformative and persuasive communications. \nLed by longtime communications strategist Ro Bersten\, the training will cover the theory and implications of values research\, the concept of framing\, understanding your organisation’s values and frames\, understanding your opponent’s values and frames\, and then explore practical applications of the vision-barrier-action message structure for your organisation’s intersectional social justice communications. The workshop brings together the Common Cause messaging framework\, the latest research from messaging experts in Australia\, the US\, the UK and Aotearoa\, and then offers an opportunity to workshop your own messages with the group. \nSuitable for all communications\, marketing\, campaigns and policy staff. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/training-messaging-the-movement-communicating-solidarity-intertwine/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Intersectionality,Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Intertwine":MAILTO:admin@intertwine.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250417T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250417T150000
DTSTAMP:20250406T233623Z
CREATED:20250406T233623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250406T233623Z
UID:10001699-1744898400-1744902000@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Community Services Mentoring Program - Information Session | The Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the program\, what to expect as a mentor or mentee\, and how to apply. This is your chance to ask questions and hear from past participants. \nUnlock Your Leadership Potential with the Community Services Mentoring Program \nWould you like to:\n✅ Support an emerging leader by sharing your experience and insights?\n✅ Explore workplace challenges and sector trends in a confidential and supportive mentoring relationship?\n✅ Give back to the sector and contribute to the professional growth of future leaders?\n✅ Enrich your own leadership and interpersonal skills through mentoring? \nThe Community Services Mentoring Program\, delivered by the Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare\, brings together experienced leaders and professionals to mentor emerging leaders in the community services sector across Victoria and Tasmania. \nWhy Mentor? \nBy becoming a mentor\, you will:\n✔ Shape the next generation of community services leaders.\n✔ Enhance your own leadership through coaching and reflective practice.\n✔ Expand your professional network and gain fresh sector insights.\n✔ Be part of a sector-wide initiative to strengthen leadership\, advocacy\, best practices\, and workforce wellbeing.\n✔ Choose a flexible mentoring format—virtual or in-person options available.\n✔ Join free! The first 20 mentor-mentee pairs participate at no cost. \nWhy Join as a Mentee? \nAs an emerging leader\, you will:\n🔹 Gain guidance on career and leadership development from an experienced sector leader.\n🔹 Explore workplace challenges and sector trends in a confidential and supportive relationship.\n🔹 Receive valuable insights to help navigate leadership pathways and sector complexities.\n🔹 Develop skills in leadership\, advocacy\, best practices\, workforce resilience\, and wellbeing.\n🔹 Build connections within the community services sector across Victoria and Tasmania. \nWho Can Apply? \nMentors:\n✔ Have at least 10 years of experience in the community services sector.\n✔ Are eager to support an emerging leader’s career and leadership journey.\n✔ No formal qualifications are required—just practice wisdom and a commitment to mentoring. \nMentees:\n✔ Are aspiring leaders looking to grow their career and leadership skills.\n✔ Can be at any level of an organisation in the sector.\n✔ Have 5-10 years of experience in the community services sector. \nThis program is your opportunity to develop\, learn\, and contribute to the future of leadership in the sector. \nReady to mentor or be mentored?
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/community-services-mentoring-program-information-session-the-centre-for-excellence-in-child-and-family-welfare/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250417T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250417T130000
DTSTAMP:20250408T064416Z
CREATED:20250408T063844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T064416Z
UID:10001707-1744891200-1744894800@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Spiking – broadening understandings to improve research and responses | MAEVe and UoM Criminology
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this Joint MAEVe and UoM Criminology Seminar\, where visiting Professor Nicole Westmarland presents on “Spiking – broadening understandings to improve research and responses” \nIn-person and online tickets available! \nLocation: Linkway Meeting Room\, Level 4\, John Medley Building (Building 191)\, Parkville Campus\, University of Melbourne \nOnline: Zoom link provided upon registration \nAbstract\nSpiking refers to when a person uses alcohol (including putting alcohol or more alcohol into a drink without a person’s consent)\, prescription or over-­ the-­ counter drugs (such as sleeping tablets)\, and/or illegal drugs (such as cocaine\, GHB (gamma hydroxybutyrate)\, or ketamine) to drug or poison a person without their consent. Drink spiking is the most common form of spiking\, but other items including food\, cigarettes\, vapes\, and needles/syringes can also be spiked. This presentation explores how the 2021 ‘needle spiking’ concerns unfolded in the UK\, what we know about it (using police data and victim interviews)\, and how this can be used as a springboard to rethink previous and future research and responses to all forms of spiking.\n \nPresenter Bio \nNicole Westmarland is Professor of Criminology at Durham University where she is also the Director of the Durham Centre for Research into Violence and Abuse (CRiVA). She has conducted over 50 research and consultancy projects in the field of domestic and sexual violence. She is the author of many books and articles on violence and abuse\, including ‘Violence against Women: Criminological Perspectives on Men’s Violences’ (Routledge\, 2015)\, ‘Researching Gender\, Violence and Abuse: Theory\, Methods\, Action’ (Routledge\, 2018) and ‘Men’s Activism to End Violence Against Women’ (Policy Press\, 2021). She has held advisory roles including Special Advisor to the UK Parliament’s Joint Committee on Human Rights for their Inquiry into Violence against Women and Girls\, the Victorian (Australia) Government’s Expert Advisory Committee on Perpetrator Interventions and Advisor to the House of Commons Behaviour Code Awareness Programme. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/spiking-broadening-understandings-to-improve-research-and-responses-maeve-and-uom-criminology/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250416T153000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250416T163000
DTSTAMP:20250409T225236Z
CREATED:20250409T225236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T225236Z
UID:10001708-1744817400-1744821000@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:National Family Violence Election Forum: Hear Commitments Firsthand | No to Violence
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an election forum facilitated by leading national journalist Kristine Ziwica with family violence political leaders: \n*Hon Amanda Rishworth MP\, Minister for Social Services\, Australian Labor Party \n*Senator Kerrynne Liddle\, Shadow Minister for Child Protection and the Prevention of Family Violence\, Liberal/National Party \n*Senator Larissa Waters\, Spokesperson on women and gendered violence\, Leader in the Senate\, Australian Greens \n*Zoe Daniel MP\, Member for Goldstein\, Independent \nThis essential pre-election forum is dedicated exclusively to domestic\, family and sexual violence policies and election commitments. This crucial online event gives organisations and individuals committed to ending family\, sexual and domestic violence direct access to key decision-makers as they address the difficult and complex questions about ending domestic\, family and sexual violence in our communities. \nWhile mainstream debates are prioritising short-term economic issues\, this focused forum allows organisations\, voters and the media to hear substantive plans on domestic\, family and sexual violence—an issue affecting thousands of Australian families that requires long-term commitment. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/national-family-violence-election-forum-hear-commitments-firsthand-no-to-violence/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Family Violence,Forum
ORGANIZER;CN="No to Violence":MAILTO:info@ntv.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250416T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250416T153000
DTSTAMP:20250403T053843Z
CREATED:20241231T011856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T053843Z
UID:10001601-1744801200-1744817400@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Transformative Online Group Work Symposium | Western Sydney University\, Interrelate and Relationships Australia
DESCRIPTION:Western Sydney University\, Interrelate and Relationships Australia NSW are thrilled to announce a two-day Transformative Online Groupwork Symposium in April 2025\, designed for group workers seeking to enhance their skills and expand their toolbox for innovative online groupwork practice. Social groupwork captures psychoeducational\, social action\, mutual aid\, cultural development and therapeutic groupwork contexts. This Online GroupWork Symposium explores the benefits and challenges of groupwork practice that is occurring online post Covid.
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/transformative-online-group-work-symposium/2025-04-16/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Event,For Professionals/Practitioners
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250416T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250416T163000
DTSTAMP:20250116T045954Z
CREATED:20250116T044414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T045954Z
UID:10001620-1744797600-1744821000@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/2025-04-16/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Primary Prevention,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250415T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250415T153000
DTSTAMP:20250403T053843Z
CREATED:20241231T011856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T053843Z
UID:10001600-1744714800-1744731000@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Transformative Online Group Work Symposium | Western Sydney University\, Interrelate and Relationships Australia
DESCRIPTION:Western Sydney University\, Interrelate and Relationships Australia NSW are thrilled to announce a two-day Transformative Online Groupwork Symposium in April 2025\, designed for group workers seeking to enhance their skills and expand their toolbox for innovative online groupwork practice. Social groupwork captures psychoeducational\, social action\, mutual aid\, cultural development and therapeutic groupwork contexts. This Online GroupWork Symposium explores the benefits and challenges of groupwork practice that is occurring online post Covid.
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/transformative-online-group-work-symposium/2025-04-15/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Event,For Professionals/Practitioners
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250411T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250411T110000
DTSTAMP:20250320T011434Z
CREATED:20250320T011434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T011434Z
UID:10001683-1744365600-1744369200@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Webinar: Intervention Orders (IVOs) | inTouch
DESCRIPTION:Learn about intervention orders and the legal processes involved in obtaining one. Understand what constitutes family violence\, who can apply for an intervention order\, and how the court handles these matters. This session will cover the steps to apply for an intervention order and provide information on support services available. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/webinar-intervention-orders-ivos-intouch/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Legal,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250409T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250409T131500
DTSTAMP:20250407T050830Z
CREATED:20250407T050830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T050830Z
UID:10001701-1744200000-1744204500@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Webinar: Masculinities in sport | Our Watch
DESCRIPTION:The session will examine the role of sport in shaping masculinities\, the importance of active bystanders\, and how intersectional perspectives can create more inclusive sporting environments. This discussion is designed for sports leaders and professionals and will provide practical insights and strategies for driving positive change. \nWe will: \n\nexplore what masculinities are and how it can be harnessed in sport to promote inclusivity and gender equality\n\n\ndiscuss strategies for fostering active bystanders in sports settings\n\n\nintegrate intersectional perspectives to provide a holistic view of masculinity in sport.\n\nThis webinar will be facilitated by Cameron McDonald\, Sector Engagement Lead\, Our Watch and Ben Brown\, former AFL footballer. \nPanellists\nKade Matthews – Proud2Play \nKathleen Denny – GippSport \nDom Alford – Jesuit Social Services \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/webinar-masculinities-in-sport-our-watch/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250409T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250409T113000
DTSTAMP:20250407T002324Z
CREATED:20250407T002125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T002324Z
UID:10001700-1744196400-1744198200@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Get involved in Are You Safe at Home? Day 2025 | Safe + Equal
DESCRIPTION:Join us online to learn more about Safe and Equal’s Are You Safe at Home? Day and how you or your organisation can get involved in supporting the campaign this 10 May.  We all deserve to be safe\, respected and valued in our relationships.  Sadly\, family violence is more common than many of us realise. It happens in all communities\, in all types of relationships and can take many different forms.  Are You Safe At Home? is a national initiative developed by Safe and Equal\, designed to break down the fear and stigma associated with talking about family violence. Are You Safe at Home? provides clear information about what to look out for\, what supports are available\, and how to start a conversation if you’re concerned that someone you know is experiencing abuse. \nThe focus of Are You Safe at Home? Day 2025 is on the crucial role we can all play in recognising and responding to family violence in our communities. If you’re worried about someone you know\, we’re encouraging people to start the conversation.  You don’t need to be an expert – just by asking\, listening and believing\, you can have an enormous impact on someone’s journey to safety.  Anyone can experience family violence – and anyone can help end it. With your support and the existing strength-based\, community-focused and practical tools available\, we’re looking to galvanise a collective sense of ownership around the issue of family violence and the possibility for change in the lead up to 10 May. \nPlease join us online this 9 April for this 30-minute webinar discussing how you or your organisation can support this important awareness day. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/get-involved-in-are-you-safe-at-home-day-2025-safe-equal/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Safe and Equal":MAILTO:admin@safeandequal.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250403T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250403T143000
DTSTAMP:20250331T221251Z
CREATED:20250331T221251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T221251Z
UID:10001691-1743685200-1743690600@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Is your organisation ready for intersectionality? | Intertwine
DESCRIPTION:Is your organisation ready to go beyond diversity and inclusion? What are the enablers of intersectional approaches in an organisational context? We go through the key intersectional principles and enablers for intersectional action so that you can create a scorecard for your workplace. \nThen\, you’ll have the opportunity to discuss next steps with others at the same stage. What are your barriers? How are you addressing them? Your challenge may be someone else’s low-hanging fruit and vice versa. \nPlease note: these learnings sessions are 90 minutes in length.
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/is-your-organisation-ready-for-intersectionality-intertwine/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Intersectionality,Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Intertwine":MAILTO:admin@intertwine.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250402T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250402T163000
DTSTAMP:20250320T005610Z
CREATED:20250320T005610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T005610Z
UID:10001682-1743606000-1743611400@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Webinar: Gender Equality in Sport and the Prevention of Violence | Relationships Australia Victoria
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free webinar featuring a panel of professional Australian sporting figures from various codes discussing thr importance of gender equality and the prevention of violence in sporting clubs. \nThis webinar is part of our Healthy Clubs program\, which works to prevent family violence through sport. You will hear from our 5 program ambassadors who have a wealth of sport and leadership experience\, as they talk about the importance of gender equality and addressing gender inequality and preventing violence across all levels of sport and in the community. \nOur ambassador panellists are: \n\nDamien Fleming – Former Australian cricketer and commentator\nDean Ieremia – Melbourne Storm NRL player\nLuke Beveridge – Senior coach of the AFL Western Bulldogs\nBec Goddard – Inaugural AFLW premiership coach and WNBL championship assistant coach\nScott Jamieson – Melbourne City FC assistant coach\, who captained Melbourne City FC to its first ever grand final win in 2021 and a record-breaking 3 straight premierships\, and former Australian Socceroo.\n\nThe webinar will also be hosted by Glenn Manton\, media personality\, broadcaster\, author\, youth advocate\, professional speaker\, former AFL player for Carlton and Essendon and co-founder of Whitelion Youth. \nThis webinar is free of charge and delivered through our Healthy Clubs project\, and as part of our suite of online webinars. The Healthy Clubs program is delivered with support from the Victorian Government’s Preventing Violence Through Sport Grants Program and Recreation Victoria. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/webinar-gender-equality-in-sport-and-the-prevention-of-violence-relationships-australia-victoria/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Gender Equality,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250402T113000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250402T123000
DTSTAMP:20250325T011211Z
CREATED:20250325T011211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T011211Z
UID:10001686-1743593400-1743597000@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Quarterly Family Violence Media and Comms Network | Safe + Equal
DESCRIPTION:We invite those in media and communications roles within our member services to join our Media and Communications Network\, which will be meeting again in two weeks. This is a chance to share your latest wins and reflections\, and an opportunity to promote your upcoming campaigns. \n  \nWe would like to extend the invitation as a call-out to folks who may want to use the meeting as an opportunity to discuss something in particular. Please email Selena to register your interest. \n 
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/quarterly-family-violence-media-and-comms-network-safe-equal/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Safe and Equal":MAILTO:admin@safeandequal.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250326T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250326T113000
DTSTAMP:20250224T003632Z
CREATED:20250224T003632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T003632Z
UID:10001659-1742983200-1742988600@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:eLearn Launch: Unlearning Ableism: from Bias to Best Practice | Safe and Equal and Women with Disabilities Victoria:
DESCRIPTION:Women with Disabilities Victoria (WDV) and Safe and Equal have partnered to produce a suite of eLearn Modules to enhance practice capability of practitioners supporting victim survivors with disabilities. This event is centred around the launch of the first module: ‘Unlearning Ableism: from Bias to Best Practice’. \nThe ‘Unlearning Ableism: from Bias to Best Practice’ eLearn aims to build practitioner’s understanding of the concepts of unconscious bias and ableism\, and how ableist attitudes impact people with disabilities\, specifically victim survivors of family violence. \nThis event will introduce practitioners to this first foundational eLearn\, providing context and promotion of the ongoing project and an opportunity to hear from the family violence and disability experts who contributed to the eLearn. The event aims to strengthen practitioner’s capacity to recognise and challenge bias and ableism and promote a safe\, inclusive and equitable service system response to victim survivors with disabilities. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/elearn-launch-unlearning-ableism-from-bias-to-best-practice-safe-and-equal-and-women-with-disabilities-victoria/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Disability
ORGANIZER;CN="Safe and Equal":MAILTO:admin@safeandequal.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250325T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250325T133000
DTSTAMP:20250217T040538Z
CREATED:20250217T040538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T040538Z
UID:10001651-1742895000-1742909400@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Training: Beyond diversity and inclusion | Intertwine
DESCRIPTION:Our introductory training session is designed for people at all organisational levels with beginner to intermediate understanding of workplace diversity and inclusion. \nThis half-day workshop is designed to help you move beyond sensitivity training and diversity to justice and equity. Using a nuanced approach to privilege and marginalisation\, you’ll workshop intersections and effects and work on developing tailored structural solutions for your own organisation or campaigns. \nAt the end of the training\, you will understand the underlying drivers of societal and workplace discrimination and that creating the circumstances for gender equity\, cultural and racial justice\, freedom of sexuality and gender identity and a social model of disability will result in a society where everyone can thrive. You’ll explore how structural interventions by organisations can reduce these impacts and create a welcoming and inclusive workplace. Participants will work in small groups to identify strategies that apply to their own organisations and come away with practical ideas to implement change. Book your place today! \nWe will answer the following questions: \n\nWhat is privilege? How does it relate to power and resistance?\nWhat is the difference between ‘diversity and inclusion’ and ‘equity and justice’?\nHow can we remove barriers in our organisations to create a thriving\, collaborative culture?\nHow do social systems create stigma and discrimination and seep into our organisations\, our interpersonal relationships and our psyches?\nAre our organisations ‘walking the talk’?\n\nThis training session takes place on Zoom. Tickets are free for First Nations people and discounted tickets are available for low income or unhoused people — please enquire by emailing ro@intertwine.org.au. \nNOTE: Session will only run with a minimum of 10 people
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/training-beyond-diversity-and-inclusion-intertwine/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Intersectionality,Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Intertwine":MAILTO:admin@intertwine.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250320T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250320T203000
DTSTAMP:20250320T032922Z
CREATED:20250320T032922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T032922Z
UID:10001685-1742499000-1742502600@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Gender Equity in Early Years | FVREE From Family Violence
DESCRIPTION:We are launching our new Gender Equity Resource Kit and to celebrate we are hosting a FREE webinar on gender equity in early years settings. Join us! \nWe are joined by award-winning illustrator and author of ‘Love Makes A Family’\, Sophie Beer to talk about promoting gender equity and inclusion through books and resources. \nWe can’t wait to see you there! \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/gender-equity-in-early-years-fvree-from-family-violence/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="FVREE%3A Free From Family Violence":MAILTO:getintouch@fvree.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250320T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250320T143000
DTSTAMP:20250312T043946Z
CREATED:20250312T043946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T043946Z
UID:10001681-1742475600-1742481000@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Webinar: Men in focus – new resources for transforming masculinities and engaging men and boys | Our Watch
DESCRIPTION:Our Watch is hosting a webinar on transforming masculinities and engaging men and boys in preventing gender-based violence. During this session\, a panel of expert practitioners will share their insights on the future of men and masculinities work. The webinar will also introduce new practice resources developed by Our Watch\, including accessible videos\, infographics\, and support guides\, designed to support practitioners in their efforts to prevent gender-based violence. \nRegister Here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/webinar-men-in-focus-new-resources-for-transforming-masculinities-and-engaging-men-and-boys-our-watch/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Men and Masculinities,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250319T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250319T130000
DTSTAMP:20250217T035850Z
CREATED:20250217T035850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250217T035850Z
UID:10001650-1742378400-1742389200@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Training: Engaging Dads using Family Violence | Not to Violence
DESCRIPTION:Engaging Dads using Family Violence \nThis training by NTV explores the impact on children witnessing/experiencing abuse and how to shift the focus of interventions to the father’s responsibility and accountability for safe parenting. It unpacks broader narratives that will often attribute responsibility for safety\, security\, and emotional wellbeing of children to the victim-survivor; and is underpinned by the current evidence base that has established an understanding of the gender drivers of men’s violence against women.
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/training-engaging-dads-using-family-violence-not-to-violence/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Children and Young People,Person Using Violence,Training
ORGANIZER;CN="No to Violence":MAILTO:info@ntv.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250318T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250318T120000
DTSTAMP:20250218T224541Z
CREATED:20250218T224541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T224541Z
UID:10001657-1742295600-1742299200@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Webinar: Working Together: Resources to Support Collaborative Assessment of Family Violence Risk | Eastern Metropolitan Regional Family Violence Partnership
DESCRIPTION:The RFVP team is excited to share Working Together: Resources to support collaborative assessment of family violence risk\, which are now available on the RFVP website here. \nTo celebrate the launch of Working Together the RFVP team are holding two webinar information sessions. These sessions will showcase the content of the resources\, examine how they can support frontline professionals and be applied in practice\, and consider how they can support organisational alignment to MARAM. The sessions are relevant to frontline professionals across all sectors who have a role in responding to family violence\, team leaders and managers\, and staff involved in supporting MARAM alignment\, including quality teams. \nWorking Together was developed as a resource to address issues identified through the RFVP’s collaborative discussions and meetings. It was identified that MARAM risk assessments were not always being shared between services when referrals were made\, resulting in multiple risk assessments being completed and clients repeating their story to numerous service providers. In response\, Working Together brings together practice and lived experience knowledge to enhance collaboration between professionals\, including promoting greater sharing of MARAM risk assessments between services and more coordinated multi-agency assessments of family violence risk. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/webinar-working-together-resources-to-support-collaborative-assessment-of-family-violence-risk-eastern-metropolitan-regional-family-violence-partnership/2025-03-18/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:MARAM,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Eastern Metropolitan Regional Family Violence Partnership":MAILTO:admin.rfvp@fvree.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250317T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250317T133000
DTSTAMP:20250206T233229Z
CREATED:20250206T233229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T233229Z
UID:10001639-1742203800-1742218200@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:The Man Question: Engaging migrant and refugee men in gendered violence prevention | Multicultural Centre for Women's Health
DESCRIPTION:What is The Man Question?   \nIt’s a conversation many are having about the role of men in preventing gendered violence\, and one the Multicultural Centre for Women’s Health invite you to explore with us at this event. If you’re a gender equity advocate\, policy maker\, prevention of violence practitioner\, service provider\, researcher\, or part of the women’s health sector\, this event is for you.
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/the-man-question-engaging-migrant-and-refugee-men-in-gendered-violence-prevention-multicultural-centre-for-womens-health/
LOCATION:The Wheeler Centre\, 176 Little Lonsdale Street\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Gendered Violence,Men and Masculinities,Panel Discussion
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