Practice Forum: Change the Story What to expect: Domestic Violence Action Centre proudly presents our first Practice Forum for the year with the primary prevention themed approach ‘Change the Story’ which is an evidence-based framework to guide a coordinated and effective national approach to preventing violence against women and children. This practice forum will unpackContinue reading “Practice Forum: 29 March”
Category Archives: Events
WESNET panel discussion: 15 February
Why women’s specialist services are critical to ending violence against women: A panel discussion We invite you to attend this upcoming panel discussion on ‘Why women’s specialist services are critical to ending violence against women.’ DATE: Wednesday 15 February TIME: 1:30pm Brisbane time/2.30pm AEDT COST: Free REGISTER: Click here to register Featuring guest panelists includingContinue reading “WESNET panel discussion: 15 February”
Christmas 2022: “Thank you”
Christmas 2022 donations: “Thank you” These holidays, the Domestic Violence Action Centre asked the community to give a gift with meaning by making a donation to DVAC in lieu of Christmas gifts. Donations and sponsorship provide women escaping violence with necessities such as meals, clothing, tech, medicine and taxi vouchers, or a night of emergencyContinue reading “Christmas 2022: “Thank you””
16 Days of Activism 2022
16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence: social media campaign Each year, from 25 November to World Human Rights Day on 10 December, the 16 Days of Activism campaign calls for action against one of the world’s most persistent violations of human rights – violence against women. Friday 25 November 2022 is the International DayContinue reading “16 Days of Activism 2022”
Practice Forum November
Common Risk and Safety Framework – Using the Level 2 Risk Assessment and Safety Planning Tool What to expect: This Practice Forum will guide professionals in government and non-government support services to use the Level 2 Risk Assessment and Safety Planning Tool component of the Common Risk and Safety Framework (CRASF). The tools provide resourcesContinue reading “Practice Forum November”
Red Rose Rally
We must do more to Change the Ending: Let’s Stop Domestic Violence Deaths! Domestic Violence Action Centre (DVAC) in conjunction with Red Rose Foundation will be holding a silent Red Rose Rally on Thursday 1 September 2022, 12:30 – 1:00pm at Toowoomba – Civic Square (beside City Hall), Ruthven St, Toowoomba and; Ipswich: Beside IpswichContinue reading “Red Rose Rally”
Practice Forum: September
Common Risk and Safety Framework – Using the Level 1 Tool What to expect: The Level 1 Tool is a screening tool designed to be used by any person who may meet someone who has experienced, or is experiencing, domestic and family violence (DFV). This Forum is aimed at professionals in generalist services, including butContinue reading “Practice Forum: September”
Practice Forum: July
Common Risk and Safety Framework Overview What to expect: This practice forum will provide an overview of the Common Risk and Safety Framework and how it can be implemented across agencies and the broader community. We are pleased to announce that the Integration Manager for Ipswich from the Office for Women and Violence Prevention willContinue reading “Practice Forum: July”
Practice Forum – May
DVAC Practice Forum Guiding Principles of Gendered Violence and Foundations of DFV Date: Tuesday 24 May Time: 8:45am for 9am start – 12:30pm Venue: Brothers Leagues Club, 20 Wildey St, Raceview Cost: $30 paid workers $10 students RSVP: Tues 10th May Join us at this Practice Forum to learn about the drivers of gendered violence. International and nationalContinue reading “Practice Forum – May”
Practice Forum: April
Guiding Principles of Gendered Violence and Foundations of DFV Join us at this Practice Forum to learn about the drivers of gendered violence. International and national research consistently finds that gendered violence is driven by gender inequality. Once we have a better understanding of the causes of gendered violence, we can work together to prevent it.Continue reading “Practice Forum: April”