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”
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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”
Remembrance Day Ceremony 2022
Domestic Violence Remembrance Ceremony May is recognised as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic and Family Violence is a growing issue in our community with many women and families impacted by its devastating effects. Remembrance ceremonies are held every year by Domestic Violence services across the country to remember those people who have been killed inContinue reading “Remembrance Day Ceremony 2022”
Practice Development Workshops
DVAC Practice Development Workshops DVAC has been developing online Workshops to assist professionals who support individuals who may be experiencing Domestic Family Violence (DFV). The aim of these Workshops are to provide foundational knowledge regarding DFV and to assist building practical skills to support the safety of clients you are working with. There are threeContinue reading “Practice Development Workshops”
Practice Development Workshops: Workshop 3
Workshop 3 – Domestic Violence Orders and DFV Court Introduction to Protection Orders What to expect at DFV Court Safety planning around DVOs and Court Referrals for legal advice Making applications for Grant of Legal Aid Note: registrations have now closed as we are fully booked. Please keep checking our events page and social mediaContinue reading “Practice Development Workshops: Workshop 3”
Practice Development Workshops: Workshop 2
Workshop 2 – Introduction to DFV Risk Assessments and Safety Planning High Risk Indicators of Homicide General Risk Indicators Strangulation Introduction to Risk Assessments Introduction to Safety Planning Note: registrations have now closed as we are fully booked. Please keep checking our events page and social media for an announcement of the next series ofContinue reading “Practice Development Workshops: Workshop 2”
Practice Development Workshops: Workshop 1
Workshop 1 – Understanding and Recognising DFV Understanding domestic and family violence (DFV) DFV legislation and relevant relationships Forms of abuse and the cycle of violence Coercive control Effects of abuse on adults, children and young people Identifying and talking about DFV DFV screening tips Note: registrations have now closed as we are fully booked.Continue reading “Practice Development Workshops: Workshop 1”
Queensland Women’s Week 2022
Queensland Women’s Week Sharing stories of hope | 5–13 March 2022 Monday 7 March Sharing stories of hope this Queensland Women’s Week 💜💚 “I was in a DV relationship for 13 years and l had never told anyone, as l was made to feel, l was crazy and I was scared my children would beContinue reading “Queensland Women’s Week 2022”