Join us as we mark 50 years since the passage of Australia's Racial Discrimination Act at our annual Kep Enderby Memorial Lecture. A keynote will be delivered by Race Discrimination Commissioner Giridharan Sivaraman, followed by a lively panel discussion about legal and policy reform needed to address racism across workplaces, and the education and justice […]
The inTouch Practitioner Teach-in Series is a new, interactive learning initiative for frontline practitioners, offering expert-led, small-group sessions on culturally responsive family violence practice, with a focus on practical tools, real-life case studies, and collaborative discussions. This session requires prior approval and is limited to one staff member per organisation. Please review the description carefully […]
Please join the Greater Melbourne Family Law Pathways Network (VFLPN) in collaboration with Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association (VAADA) for a webinar on substance use exploitation in the context of family violence. The webinar will explore: The intersections of parenting, substance use and family violence The often overlooked issue of substance use coercion in the […]
The webinar will provide an overview of financial abuse in First Nations communities. We'll look at who is primarily impact, what the risk factors for financial abuse and how to identify if someone is impacted by financial abuse. The session is practical and informative, will include case discussions and opportunities for questions. When: Tuesday, 28th […]
Parents are telling us that they are concerned about their children’s safety online, but with technology evolving so quickly, feel that it is very difficult to “keep up”. These three sessions will build on each other and focus on informing and equipping parents to explore topics such as: understanding online child exploitation and keeping our […]
Delivered by TACSI (The Australian Centre for Social Innovation), this four‑hour workshop is designed to deepen participants’ capabilities in culturally grounded co‑design with First Nations peoples. It establishes foundational mindsets, frameworks, and practices for authentic community collaboration—supporting broader goals of cultural inclusion, equitable service design, and meaningful policy development. Purpose Participants will: Reflect on engagement […]
The program for The Centre’s OPEN Symposium 2025 is now live! On 21 & 22 October, leaders, practitioners, and researchers will come together to explore collaborative practice with children and families. Highlights include Dr Penny Hagen joining Prof. Alina Morawska to share insights from her work supporting participatory and systems-oriented approaches to equity and wellbeing. […]
The Family Reconciliation Mediation Program (FRMP), in partnership with Drummond Street Services and the Centre for Family Research & Evaluation (CFRE) is offering specialist training to build staff capacity in supporting LGBTIQA+ young people and their families. Beginning with a 101 e-learning module on inclusive language, pronouns, unconscious bias, and safe environments, the program prepares […]
The program for The Centre’s OPEN Symposium 2025 is now live! On 21 & 22 October, leaders, practitioners, and researchers will come together to explore collaborative practice with children and families. Highlights include Dr Penny Hagen joining Prof. Alina Morawska to share insights from her work supporting participatory and systems-oriented approaches to equity and wellbeing. […]
Those using family violence often come armed with a polished version of events—a strategic narrative designed to deflect accountability. Perception Suspension Techniques equip practitioners to pause assumptions, cut through rehearsed stories, and open the door to genuine learning. In this session, we’ll explore practical, evidence-informed strategies that move conversations beyond justification and into spaces where […]