The Swich Speaks Out Domestic & Family Violence Summit 2023 03–05 MAY 2023 Panels + Presentations + Workshops+ World Café + Action Planning The Ipswich community, government agencies and the service sector come together to share evidence-based practice and inspiration for responding to domestic and family violence in our community. Come to learn, develop yourContinue reading “The Swich Speaks Out 2023”
Category Archives: Workshops
Practice Forum: 29 March
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”
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”
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”
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”