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SUMMARY:Webinar: Listening to children when they are children | ANROWS
DESCRIPTION:Listening to children when they are children will be the fifth instalment of our webinar series unpacking the ways of working and ways of knowing set out in The Australian National Research Agenda to End Violence against Women and Children (ANRA) 2023–2028. \nIt’s a way of working that focuses on the importance of engaging children and young people in research who are victim-survivors of domestic family violence (DFV). \nChildren and young people are victim-survivors in their own right\, and including their voices can bring added depth and insight into research. \nWhile there are challenges and additional considerations in safely engaging children and young people in research\, they do not outweigh the positive and validating benefits children and young people get in having their voices and opinions heard. \nJoin our webinar\, where panellists will: \n\nHighlight the importance and benefits of engaging with children and young people as part of the research process\nDiscuss the process issues that researchers encounter and how to overcome them\nDiscuss their experiences of working with children\, young people and researchers\nRecommend practical tips and advice on how to communicate and establish positive working relationships with children and young people for research\n\nThe panel discussion will be followed with a live Q&A. You can also submit questions ahead of time when you register. \nThis webinar will have live captions and will be recorded and uploaded to the ANROWS website and YouTube channel. \n  \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/webinar-listening-to-children-when-they-are-children-anrows/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="ANROWS":MAILTO:enquiries@anrows.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260326T113000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260326T130000
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SUMMARY:Soundbyte Session - Leaning into Resistance |
DESCRIPTION:Leaning into Resistance Soundbyte Session supports participants to strengthen their confidence and capability in responding to resistance as a meaningful and expected part of change work. Through a reflective and practice-informed approach\, participants will explore how to work constructively with defensiveness\, minimisation\, and dominant narratives while maintaining accountability and safety. \nThis 1.5 hour session touches on practical strategies for active listening\, structured interruption\, and navigating complex dynamics in group and individual work. Grounded in real-world practice\, the training supports practitioners to balance empathy with responsibility\, recognise the functions of resistance\, and facilitate movement toward insight\, accountability\, and behavioural change. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/soundbyte-session-leaning-into-resistance/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Pandora Projects":MAILTO:pandoraprojects@outlook.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260326T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260326T130000
DTSTAMP:20260513T013953
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SUMMARY:Deepening Trauma-and Violence-Informed Care (TVIC) in Family Violence Practice - 3 Part Workshop | ShantiWorks
DESCRIPTION:Part 1: Wednesday 25th March 2026 \nPart 2: Thursday 26th March 2026 \nPart 3: Wednesday 1st April 2026 \nTime: Each session runs 11am – 1pm (AEDT) \nCost: $300 per workshop and $750 for all three \nPayment is via paypal but please note that there is an option to pay via card in Paypal if you do not have to have a Paypal account. \nThis advanced TVIC workshop series builds on foundational understandings of TVIC practice and supports practitioners\, leaders\, and sector partners to deepen their skills across three interconnected areas: structural and systemic violence\, accountability with people who use violence\, and TVIC‑aligned leadership. Each session offers evidence‑informed frameworks\, reflective practice\, and practical tools applicable for domestic and family violence contexts. \nPart 1: This session strengthens practitioners’ capacity to recognise and respond to the broader conditions that shape victim‑survivors’ choices\, risks\, and opportunities. It explores how structural and systemic violence such as racism\, poverty\, colonisation\, ableism\, and institutional harm intersect with interpersonal violence and influence safety planning\, decision‑making\, and service access. \nPart 2:  This session focuses on strengthening accountability work with people who use violence while maintaining clear boundaries and a dignity‑centred approach. We examine how trauma histories\, shame\, defensiveness\, and structural disadvantage can shape behaviour without excusing harm. \nPart 3: This session is designed for leaders\, supervisors\, coordinators\, and emerging leaders who want to embed TVIC across teams and organisational systems. We explore how formal and informal leadership practices shape safety\, culture\, and practitioner wellbeing. \n  \nThis workshop series will offer: \n\n\nA deeper understanding of how structural and systemic violence shapes risk\, choice\, safety\, and service access. \n\n\nExplore ways for recognising contexts of constraint and supporting victim‑survivor agency. \n\n\nStrategies for integrating system advocacy into everyday practice and strengthening culturally responsive\, intersectional approaches. \n\n\nPractical tools for holding dignity‑centred\, accountability conversations with people who use violence. \n\n\nMethods for integrating trauma histories into perpetrator work without excusing or minimising harm. \n\n\nLeadership skills for embedding TVIC across teams\, programs\, and organisational systems. \n\n\nStrategies for aligning policies\, supervision\, and everyday decision‑making with TVIC principles.
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/deepening-trauma-and-violence-informed-care-tvic-in-family-violence-practice-3-part-workshop-shantiworks/2026-03-26/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260325T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260325T130000
DTSTAMP:20260513T013953
CREATED:20260305T033941Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Leading for cultural connection
DESCRIPTION:What children in out-of-home care can teach us about belonging\nBelonging is not accidental. It is shaped by everyday leadership choices — the policies we set\, the rosters we design\, the routines we prioritise\, and the relationships we support. \nFor many children in out-of-home care\, cultural disconnection can be experienced as isolation\, invisibility and loss. Listening to children’s own words helps us better understand what belonging looks like in practice — and how leaders can create environments where connection and identity are actively supported. \nThis practical webinar brings together research\, lived experience insights and service-based examples to help leaders translate intention into action. \nIn this webinar\, you will: \n\nunderstand how cultural disconnection can show up for children and young people\nexplore a simple constraints and enablers framework to use with your team\nidentify practical leadership actions across policy\, staffing\, routines\, relationships and partnerships\nreceive a ready-to-use 7-day action plan template to support immediate next steps\n\nPresented by Dr Kylie Day\nDr Kylie Day is a Lecturer at the Gnibi College of Indigenous Australian Peoples\, Southern Cross University\, and an affiliate of the Centre for Children and Young People. Her work focuses on Indigenous education\, cultural knowledge\, wellbeing\, and strengthening connection for children and young people. Kylie brings extensive experience across education\, community engagement and leadership\, including roles in secondary teaching\, Indigenous student support\, and higher education. She has contributed to initiatives that support culturally informed practice and equitable outcomes for children and young people\, and currently serves on the CAPA Board and the NATSIPA Board. \nHer teaching and research draw on Indigenous knowledge\, worldviews and caring for Country\, with a strong commitment to practical approaches that strengthen belonging and inclusion in education and care settings.
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/webinar-leading-for-cultural-connection/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="Australian Childhood Foundation":MAILTO:support@childhood.org.au
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260325T130000
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SUMMARY:Deepening Trauma-and Violence-Informed Care (TVIC) in Family Violence Practice - 3 Part Workshop | ShantiWorks
DESCRIPTION:Part 1: Wednesday 25th March 2026 \nPart 2: Thursday 26th March 2026 \nPart 3: Wednesday 1st April 2026 \nTime: Each session runs 11am – 1pm (AEDT) \nCost: $300 per workshop and $750 for all three \nPayment is via paypal but please note that there is an option to pay via card in Paypal if you do not have to have a Paypal account. \nThis advanced TVIC workshop series builds on foundational understandings of TVIC practice and supports practitioners\, leaders\, and sector partners to deepen their skills across three interconnected areas: structural and systemic violence\, accountability with people who use violence\, and TVIC‑aligned leadership. Each session offers evidence‑informed frameworks\, reflective practice\, and practical tools applicable for domestic and family violence contexts. \nPart 1: This session strengthens practitioners’ capacity to recognise and respond to the broader conditions that shape victim‑survivors’ choices\, risks\, and opportunities. It explores how structural and systemic violence such as racism\, poverty\, colonisation\, ableism\, and institutional harm intersect with interpersonal violence and influence safety planning\, decision‑making\, and service access. \nPart 2:  This session focuses on strengthening accountability work with people who use violence while maintaining clear boundaries and a dignity‑centred approach. We examine how trauma histories\, shame\, defensiveness\, and structural disadvantage can shape behaviour without excusing harm. \nPart 3: This session is designed for leaders\, supervisors\, coordinators\, and emerging leaders who want to embed TVIC across teams and organisational systems. We explore how formal and informal leadership practices shape safety\, culture\, and practitioner wellbeing. \n  \nThis workshop series will offer: \n\n\nA deeper understanding of how structural and systemic violence shapes risk\, choice\, safety\, and service access. \n\n\nExplore ways for recognising contexts of constraint and supporting victim‑survivor agency. \n\n\nStrategies for integrating system advocacy into everyday practice and strengthening culturally responsive\, intersectional approaches. \n\n\nPractical tools for holding dignity‑centred\, accountability conversations with people who use violence. \n\n\nMethods for integrating trauma histories into perpetrator work without excusing or minimising harm. \n\n\nLeadership skills for embedding TVIC across teams\, programs\, and organisational systems. \n\n\nStrategies for aligning policies\, supervision\, and everyday decision‑making with TVIC principles.
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/deepening-trauma-and-violence-informed-care-tvic-in-family-violence-practice-3-part-workshop-shantiworks/2026-03-25/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260317T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260317T143000
DTSTAMP:20260513T013953
CREATED:20260204T225426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T225426Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Supporting neurodivergent children through separation
DESCRIPTION:Neurodivergent individuals experience and interpret the world in ways that differ from the social and cultural norm (known as ‘neurotypical’ functioning). Research suggests divorce and separation are higher among families who have neurodivergent children\, and many parents of neurodivergent children are also neurodivergent themselves. This webinar\, hosted by the Family Law Pathways Networks (FLPN) will explore best practice principles for practitioners working in and alongside the family law sector\, including family law professionals supporting children and parents who are or may be neurodivergent. It will look at the stigma and misunderstandings that surround neurodivergence\, as\nwell as key considerations and practical strategies for supporting the wellbeing of neurodivergent children and families in this context. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/webinar-supporting-neurodivergent-children-through-separation/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260317T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260317T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T013953
CREATED:20260315T225009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260315T225009Z
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SUMMARY:Foundations of Personality Disorders | Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare
DESCRIPTION:Foundations of Personality Disorders provides practitioners with a comprehensive introduction to personality\, personality development\, and contemporary understandings of personality disorders. The training explores common presentations \, particularly borderline\, antisocial\, and narcissistic personality disorders and offers practical\, trauma-informed strategies for engagement\, boundary setting\, crisis response\, and self-care. The session emphasises person-centred\, recovery-oriented approaches and highlights how patterns of coping develop over time in response to biological\, relational\, and environmental factors. \nLearning outcomes\nParticipants completing this workshop will be able to: \n\nDescribe personality and how it develops across the lifespan.\nExplain contemporary understandings of personality disorders and how they present in\npractice.\nRecognise stigma\, myths\, and misconceptions and apply person-centred\, respectful language.\nIdentify common features associated with borderline\, antisocial\, and narcissistic personality\ndisorders.\nOutline biological\, relational and environmental factors that contribute to personality disorder\ndevelopment.\nApply trauma-informed\, recovery-oriented approaches when supporting individuals with\npersonality disorders.\nReflect on personal responses and develop strategies for maintaining wellbeing\, professional\nboundaries\, and consistency in practice.\n\nIntended audience\nThis session is designed for practitioners working across community services\, child and family\nservices\, youth programs\, mental health\, psychosocial support and other frontline sectors where\nclients may present with personality disorder traits or diagnoses. It is suited to non-clinical workers\nsuch as case managers\, support workers\, youth workers\, family practitioners and peer workers who\nengage with individuals experiencing emotional dysregulation\, relational instability or complex\ncoping patterns. No clinical qualifications are required\, as the training focuses on recognition\,\nengagement\, boundaries and safe referral within a person-centred framework. \n  \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/foundations-of-personality-disorders-centre-for-excellence-in-child-and-family-welfare/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260312T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260312T150000
DTSTAMP:20260513T013953
CREATED:20260119T012105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T012105Z
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SUMMARY:Stepping Stones to Kinder South East Region
DESCRIPTION:This free online training will give you all the tools you need to support families to engage with a kindergarten program including kindergarten programs in long day care. \n  \nWhat we cover: \n\nThe kinder pathway including Early Start Kinder\, Pre-Prep and Free Kinder.\nChild Care Subsidy and Additional Child care Subsidy including writing support letters\nSupports including ECIB\, AEL\, CALD Outreach Initiative and Early Childhood LOOKOUT\nIdentity and immunisation requirements for kinder and child care.\nPractical tips to overcome common barriers\nResources to add to your professional toolkit\n\nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/stepping-stones-to-kinder-south-east-region/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Early Start Bright Future":MAILTO:earlyyears@cfecfw.asn.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260311T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260311T153000
DTSTAMP:20260513T013953
CREATED:20260128T040307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T040307Z
UID:10001942-1773237600-1773243000@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Change the story: A shared framework for the primary prevention of violence against women in Australia | Our Watch
DESCRIPTION:This Change the story presentation provides a brief\, high-level overview of Change the story: A shared framework for the primary prevention of violence against women in Australia\, covering: \n\nour vision for a safe\, respectful\, equal world\n\n\nwhat gets in the way of us achieving this\n\n\nactions you can take to change the story and prevent violence against women.\n\nThis foundational introduction is for people who are new to Change the story or primary prevention work. \nParticipants are advised that the session will be recorded. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/change-the-story-a-shared-framework-for-the-primary-prevention-of-violence-against-women-in-australia-our-watch/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260311T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260311T153000
DTSTAMP:20260513T013953
CREATED:20250822T034547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T034547Z
UID:10001796-1773237600-1773243000@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Change Starts Here: A short introduction to primary prevention | Our Watch
DESCRIPTION:This Change the story presentation provides a brief\, high-level overview of Change the story: A shared framework for the primary prevention of violence against women in Australia\, covering: – our vision for a safe\, respectful\, equal world – what gets in the way of us achieving this – actions you can take to change the story and prevent violence against women. This foundational introduction is for people who are new to Change the story\, or primary prevention work. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/change-starts-here-a-short-introduction-to-primary-prevention-our-watch-3/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260309T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260309T133000
DTSTAMP:20260513T013953
CREATED:20260210T044138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T044138Z
UID:10001957-1773057600-1773063000@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Soundbyte Session - Coercive Control Discussion with Victim Survivors | Pandora Projects
DESCRIPTION:Coercive Control Discussions with Victim Survivors Soundbyte Session is a focused session designed to support practitioners in confidently and sensitively exploring coercive control with victim survivors. Grounded in trauma-informed and feminist practice\, the session builds skills in naming patterns of control\, supporting meaning-making\, and holding conversations that prioritise safety\, agency\, and validation. \nParticipants will strengthen their ability to communicate about coercive control in ways that reduce shame\, avoid re-traumatisation\, and support survivor understanding and choice. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/soundbyte-session-coercive-control-discussion-with-victim-survivors-pandora-projects/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Pandora Projects":MAILTO:pandoraprojects@outlook.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260306T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260306T163000
DTSTAMP:20260513T013953
CREATED:20260210T043916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T043916Z
UID:10001956-1772798400-1772814600@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Micro skills When Working with Men Using Family Violence | Pandora Projects
DESCRIPTION:Microskills when Working with Men Using Family Violence is designed for those engaged in intensive case management and behaviour change work\, the session supports participants to deepen their practical skill set through interactive learning\, reflective discussion\, and applied scenarios. Participants will explore how to centre the safety and wellbeing of women and children while building rapport\, navigating resistance\, and responding effectively to denial\, minimisation\, and entitlement. \nThe workshop also supports practitioners to work confidently with intersectionality\, gendered dynamics\, and practitioner bias\, while strengthening their capacity to engage men in accountable and meaningful change. Participants will gain access to post-training resources\, including a Community of Practice and a bi-monthly newsletter\, to support ongoing learning and connection. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/micro-skills-when-working-with-men-using-family-violence-pandora-projects/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Pandora Projects":MAILTO:pandoraprojects@outlook.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260304T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260304T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T013953
CREATED:20260226T030959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T030959Z
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SUMMARY:Allyship in Action: Frameworks for trans and gender diverse inclusion in prevention of gender-based violence initiatives Share
DESCRIPTION:oe Belle Gender Collective (ZBGC) and Women’s Health In the North (WHIN) invite you to the launch of Allyship in Action: Frameworks for Trans and Gender Diverse Inclusion in Prevention of Gender-Based Violence Initiatives.  \nThis webinar will explore why inclusion matters\, how gender equity and trans justice intersect\, and provide actionable strategies to strengthen your programs\, partnerships and campaigns. \n  \nWhy attend? \n\nUnderstand the key drivers of violence and how they impact trans and gender diverse communities.\nLearn to identify and challenge transphobia and transmisogyny in prevention work.\nAccess practical tools for inclusive communication\, service review and partnership building.\nGain confidence in addressing backlash and resistance with evidence-based approaches.\n\n  \nWho should attend? \n\nPrimary prevention practitioners\nFamily violence sector workers\nPolicy\, communications and leadership teams seeking practical inclusion frameworks\nLGBTIQA+ community organisations and allies\n\n  \nEvent details: \nDate: Wednesday 4th of March\, 2026 \nTime: 10:30am – 12:00pm \nPlatform: Zoom webinar \n  \nSpeakers \nHear from sector leaders who are driving inclusive practice in prevention of gender-based violence: \n\nJoe Ball (he/him)\, Victorian Commissioner for LGBTIQA+ Communities\n\n\nStarlady (she/her)\, Director\, Zoe Belle Gender Collective\n\n\nTilly Mahoney (she/her)\, Health Promotion Program Lead\, Women’s Health In the North\n\n\nAnge van den Berg (she/her)\, CoRE Consultant\, Women’s Health Grampians\n\n\nMonique H (she/her)\, Racial Equity and Inclusion Manager\, Switchboard\n\nThis event will be hosted by Carolyn Gillespie (she/her)\, CEO\, Women’s Health In the North
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/allyship-in-action-frameworks-for-trans-and-gender-diverse-inclusion-in-prevention-of-gender-based-violence-initiatives-share/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Zoe Belle Gender Collective":MAILTO:contact@zbgc.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260304T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260304T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T013953
CREATED:20260213T055058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T055058Z
UID:10001967-1772620200-1772625600@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Webinar: Allyship in Action: Frameworks for trans and gender diverse inclusion in prevention of gender-based violence initiatives
DESCRIPTION:Zoe Belle Gender Collective and Women’s Health In the North will launch Allyship in Action: Frameworks for Trans and Gender Diverse Inclusion in Prevention of Gender-Based Violence Initiatives. \n  \nThis webinar will explore why inclusion matters\, how gender equity and trans justice intersect and provide actionable strategies to strengthen your programs\, partnerships and campaigns. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/webinar-allyship-in-action-frameworks-for-trans-and-gender-diverse-inclusion-in-prevention-of-gender-based-violence-initiatives/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Zoe Belle Gender Collective":MAILTO:contact@zbgc.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260303T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260304T150000
DTSTAMP:20260513T013953
CREATED:20260213T054536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T054536Z
UID:10001965-1772532000-1772636400@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Women with Disabilites Victoria: Preventing Gender and Disability Based Violence – 2-part professional development for individuals
DESCRIPTION:Across two days online\, learn about how gender and disability inequality drives violence and how you can prevent it. The series is facilitated by women and gender diverse people with disabilities and centres the voices of lived experience. It is evidence-based\, aligning with the latest research on disability\, Our Watch’s Changing the Landscape\, and the Preventing Family Violence & Violence against Women Capability Framework. \n  \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/women-with-disabilites-victoria-preventing-gender-and-disability-based-violence-2-part-professional-development-for-individuals/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Women with Disabilities Victoria":MAILTO:carly.myers@wdv.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260226T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260226T143000
DTSTAMP:20260513T013953
CREATED:20260119T011629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T011629Z
UID:10001939-1772110800-1772116200@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Collaborative Approaches to Supporting Positive Behaviour Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join the Early Start Bright Future team for our first webinar of the year:  Collaborative Approaches to Supporting Positive Behaviour \nResearch and practice show that collaborative approaches to behaviour support lead to more successful outcomes for children and create inclusive environments where every child can thrive. This session will provide practical strategies and tools to help educators and families work together\, ensuring consistency across home and early childhood education settings. \n  \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/collaborative-approaches-to-supporting-positive-behaviour-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Early Start Bright Future":MAILTO:earlyyears@cfecfw.asn.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260226T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260226T123000
DTSTAMP:20260513T013953
CREATED:20260210T042525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T042547Z
UID:10001953-1772098200-1772109000@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:YPVITH – Neurodiverse Affirming Practice With Young People and Their Families  | CFECFW
DESCRIPTION:This three-hour interactive training is for professionals from all disciplines and service sectors working with neurodivergent young people using violence in the home. Building on the Centre’s Four Pillars of Practice Model for YPVITH\, the training builds on practitioners’ understanding of ADHD and autism by exploring different presentations and dispelling common myths. The training examines the links between nervous system dysregulation and aggressive behaviours. Participants will gain a practical understanding of how to apply a therapeutic approach\, as well as some suggested practice modifications and strategies to enhance engagement and improve the outcomes for the young person using violence and support their families and carers to better understand neurodiversity. \nThe training is developed by Dr Amanda Mullin\, Doctor of Clinical Psychology and Director\, Mindworx Psychology\, and delivered by Karalyn Davies\, Senior Project Officer\, Adolescent Violence in the Home\, the Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare. \nNote: this training is not designed for parents or carers or for practitioners supporting young people using violence in contexts outside of the home\, such as community or peer violence or intimate partner violence. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/ypvith-neurodiverse-affirming-practice-with-young-people-and-their-families-cfecfw/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260225T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260225T113000
DTSTAMP:20260513T013953
CREATED:20260213T053209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T053209Z
UID:10001963-1772013600-1772019000@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Webinar: When Choice Is Taken Away: Understanding Forced Marriage | inTouch
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will build understanding of how forced marriage operates\, how it intersects with racism and migration systems and how practitioners can identify risk and respond in ways that prioritise safety\, autonomy and self-determination. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/webinar-when-choice-is-taken-away-understanding-forced-marriage-intouch/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260224T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260224T153000
DTSTAMP:20260513T013953
CREATED:20260119T004919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T004919Z
UID:10001938-1771925400-1771947000@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Resisting Collusion & Motivating Change: Working with Men who use Intimate Partner Violence (online)
DESCRIPTION:This interactive\, online training module will assist professionals to effectively identify\, understand and resist invitations to collude with men who use family violence. \n  \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/resisting-collusion-motivating-change-working-with-men-who-use-intimate-partner-violence-online-3/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Resisting Collusion":MAILTO:resisting.collusion@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260223T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260223T130000
DTSTAMP:20260513T013953
CREATED:20260201T221913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T221913Z
UID:10001949-1771840800-1771851600@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Training: Engaging Dads using Family Violence | NTV
DESCRIPTION:This training explores the damaging effects of children witnessing/experiencing violence and abuse and how to shift the focus of interventions to the father’s responsibility and accountability for safe parenting. \nThis training is underpinned by the current evidence base that has established an understanding of the gender drivers of men’s violence against women. Practitioners attending this training examine the understanding that the choice to use abuse includes the ways in which abuse and violence minimise and impact on the parenting of the victim-survivor. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/training-engaging-dads-using-family-violence-ntv/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="No to Violence":MAILTO:info@ntv.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260219T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260219T150000
DTSTAMP:20260513T013953
CREATED:20251210T223225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T223225Z
UID:10001920-1771495200-1771513200@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Navigating the NDIS | CFECFW
DESCRIPTION:This workshop provides hands-on\, practical training for professionals working in the child and family sector who support NDIS participants or their carers. It runs for four hours in total and is delivered in two separate two-hour sessions. You can choose to attend both sessions on the same day or spread them across two different days –choose an option that best suits your schedule. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/navigating-the-ndis-cfecfw/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260218T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260218T150000
DTSTAMP:20260513T013953
CREATED:20260213T053043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T053043Z
UID:10001962-1771423200-1771426800@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Webinar: Identifying Systems Abuse When Supporting Women on Temporary Visas | inTouch
DESCRIPTION:This session will delve into the types of systems abuse women on temporary visas may experience and offer practical strategies to help practitioners recognise these signs early on in your interaction. A key focus will be understanding the impact of systems abuse on women’s ability to seek help\, the role of immigration status in decision-making and how practitioners can advocate for their clients’ safety within this complex framework. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/webinar-identifying-systems-abuse-when-supporting-women-on-temporary-visas-intouch/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260218T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260218T140000
DTSTAMP:20260513T013953
CREATED:20260128T040923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T040923Z
UID:10001943-1771419600-1771423200@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Webinar: Language matters: Building respectful relationships with disabled clients*
DESCRIPTION:The language we use with clients has the power to support\, heal and empower. But words can also harm and dehumanise individuals. Although this is rarely intentional\, research consistently suggests that recipients of health and social support services often feel disempowered\, disrespected and excluded. \nTherefore\, it is critical we all reflect on the language we use. \nWhether we’re aware of it or not\, the language used in practice often reflects historical and contemporary ableism1\, colonialism and discrimination. As a result\, this language is often deficit-based and focussed on risk\, abnormality and impairment. This language is everywhere\, from policies\, procedures and systems to our everyday interactions with clients. \nUnfortunately\, this means particular groups\, such as disabled people\, are frequently framed through narratives that pathologise individuals and communities. \nThere are increasing calls from disabled people and advocates to challenge and change practice norms and assumptions\, promote genuine inclusivity and address the inequalities experienced by disabled people. In this work\, the views of disabled people must be centred. \nThis webinar will encourage you to reflect on the language you use in practice and provide practical tips so you can strengthen supports for disabled people. \nThis webinar will give you: \n\na better understanding of the ways ableism and other forms of discrimination are embedded in the mainstream social service sector and general society\nan increased awareness of how colonialism continues to influence practice language\, and how upholding Indigenous language sovereignty is central to self-determination\, cultural safety and collective healing and wellbeing\ninsight into the role language\, values and beliefs can play in building positive practitioner-client relationships and supporting positive disability identities\na chance to reflect on the language you use in practice and guidance on how to adopt language that affirms\, respects and benefits individuals.\n\nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/webinar-language-matters-building-respectful-relationships-with-disabled-clients/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="AIFS":MAILTO:enquiries@aifs.gov.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260218T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260218T123000
DTSTAMP:20260513T013953
CREATED:20260213T052824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T052915Z
UID:10001961-1771412400-1771417800@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Webinar: Responding to Family Violence for LGBTIQ+ People from Migrant and Refugee Backgrounds | inTouch
DESCRIPTION:This session centres practitioner insight and sector knowledge grounded in frontline and community-based experience. Panellists will explore how intersecting factors\, such as migration status\, cultural expectations\, racism\, heteronormativity\, transphobia and fear of systems\, shape disclosure\, risk and engagement for LGBTIQ+ people from migrant and refugee backgrounds experiencing family violence. \n  \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/webinar-responding-to-family-violence-for-lgbtiq-people-from-migrant-and-refugee-backgrounds-intouch/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260217T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260217T153000
DTSTAMP:20260513T013953
CREATED:20260106T001445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T001445Z
UID:10001923-1771335000-1771342200@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Understanding Resistance & Refusal in Family Law Matters | Family Law Pathways Network
DESCRIPTION:This training will help participants understand the points of interface between parental conflict and children’s experiences. \nChildren who refuse or resist spending time with a parent following separation are a common presentation in family law contexts. Many of these children not only resist contact with a parent but also reject attempts to repair the relationship\, often expressing strong and consistent opposition. \nThe overlap between high-conflict parenting and children’s refusal provides valuable insight into the refuse–resist dynamic\, offering a framework for understanding when and how intervention can be most effective. \nThis presentation focuses on the “how and why” of refuse–resist\, helping participants develop a deeper understanding of the psychological and relational mechanisms underpinning these dynamics\, as well as the consequences for children caught in ongoing interparental conflict. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/understanding-resistance-refusal-in-family-law-matters-family-law-pathways-network/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:For Professionals/Practitioners,Legal,Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260211T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260211T140000
DTSTAMP:20260513T013953
CREATED:20260118T225008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260118T225008Z
UID:10001935-1770814800-1770818400@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Webinar: Promoting wellbeing in neurodivergent families | AIFS
DESCRIPTION:In Australia\, an estimated 1 in 5 people are neurodivergent – meaning their brains function\, learn and process information differently to the current social and cultural norm. Neurodivergent people can have a range of clinical diagnoses but can also self-identify without a clinical diagnosis. \n  \nNeurodivergence often runs in families\, and a growing number of parents are reporting that their child’s diagnosis led them to realise they were neurodivergent themselves. \n  \nIn neurodivergent families\, parents\, children and siblings often have to navigate the world in a different way\, not only with each other\, but also with those around them. This can impact both individual and family wellbeing. \n  \nResearch shows that interventions that target the mental health of both neurodivergent parents and their children can increase the whole family’s quality of life. Parents who are supported to understand how their brains and bodies work in different contexts\, as well as what they need\, will be more able to advocate for themselves and their families. \n  \nWhether you work with adult clients\, children or families\, this webinar will offer insight into how you can promote the strengths of neurodivergent parents so they can foster a better quality of life for the whole family. \n  \nThis webinar will give you: \n\nincreased understanding of the strengths of neurodivergent parents as well as the unique and complex challenges they can face\nstrategies you can use to foster communication\, connection and understanding in neurodivergent families\nguidance on how to take a whole-family approach to support the mental health and wellbeing of neurodivergent children.\n\n  \nPlease note\, this webinar will not provide information or guidance on conducting assessments for Autism Spectrum Disorder\, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or other neurodivergent presentations. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/webinar-promoting-wellbeing-in-neurodivergent-families-aifs/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="AIFS":MAILTO:enquiries@aifs.gov.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260211T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260211T130000
DTSTAMP:20260513T013953
CREATED:20260201T221727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T221727Z
UID:10001948-1770804000-1770814800@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Training: Engaging Dads using Family Violence
DESCRIPTION:This training explores the damaging effects of children witnessing/experiencing violence and abuse and how to shift the focus of interventions to the father’s responsibility and accountability for safe parenting. \nThis training is underpinned by the current evidence base that has established an understanding of the gender drivers of men’s violence against women. Practitioners attending this training examine the understanding that the choice to use abuse includes the ways in which abuse and violence minimise and impact on the parenting of the victim-survivor. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/training-engaging-dads-using-family-violence/2026-02-11/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="No to Violence":MAILTO:info@ntv.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260210T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260210T130000
DTSTAMP:20260513T013953
CREATED:20260201T221727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T221727Z
UID:10001947-1770717600-1770728400@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Training: Engaging Dads using Family Violence
DESCRIPTION:This training explores the damaging effects of children witnessing/experiencing violence and abuse and how to shift the focus of interventions to the father’s responsibility and accountability for safe parenting. \nThis training is underpinned by the current evidence base that has established an understanding of the gender drivers of men’s violence against women. Practitioners attending this training examine the understanding that the choice to use abuse includes the ways in which abuse and violence minimise and impact on the parenting of the victim-survivor. \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/training-engaging-dads-using-family-violence/2026-02-10/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="No to Violence":MAILTO:info@ntv.org.au
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260210T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260210T153000
DTSTAMP:20260513T013953
CREATED:20260119T004749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T004749Z
UID:10001937-1770715800-1770737400@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Walk alongside Me (online)
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.
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/walk-alongside-me-online/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="Resisting Collusion":MAILTO:resisting.collusion@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260206T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260206T123000
DTSTAMP:20260513T013953
CREATED:20260112T011843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T011843Z
UID:10001928-1770375600-1770381000@southsafe.org.au
SUMMARY:Complimentary FDV Seminar: Preventing Domestic Abuse in Products & Services
DESCRIPTION:Perpetrators are exploiting everyday products and services to monitor\, control and harm people experiencing domestic and family violence. Any account\, app\, or smart device could be a weapon used to monitor\, isolate\, and control. \nMuch of this harm is unintentional; enabled by standard features\, account settings and service processes not designed with abuse risk in mind. For organisations with customer-facing systems\, the question is no longer if this is happening\, but whether you can see it\, stop it and respond safely. \nThe Hatchery is hosting a complimentary online seminar designed to bridge the gap between FDV expertise and corporate product design. We invite you to join the conversation on how organisations can embed safety-led thinking into their core infrastructure. \nDesigning to Disrupt: Preventing Domestic Abuse in Products and Services\n📅 Friday\, 6 February 2026\, 11am-12:30pm AEDT 💻 Online seminar \nRegister here
URL:https://southsafe.org.au/event/complimentary-fdv-seminar-preventing-domestic-abuse-in-products-services/
LOCATION:Online
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