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. This 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 […]
Early Start, Bright Future Upcoming webinar: supporting children with a disability and/or developmental delay in kindergarten Join the ESBF team as we present a case study of a young child with an emerging disability and experience of trauma. We will touch on the support available for this child and their family on their journey […]
(PUB) Trauma Sensitive Practice - Working with Complex Trauma Melbourne This training is a blend of foundational information on complex trauma with the introduction of the practice of safety and stabilisation. This training program utilises current research to provide an understanding of trauma, the impacts of trauma and the neurobiological responses that occur. Building an […]
No to Violence will take on the theme Leading Radical Change - A call to action to end men's family violence at the 2024 conference and will collaboratively explore the radical change needed to end men’s use of family violence. The conference brings together the insights of people with lived experience, leading policymakers, practitioners, and researchers, […]
Rainbow Tick Information Session Is your organisation considering Rainbow Tick accreditation? Do you want to find out more about what it looks like to embed LGBTIQ inclusion at your workplace? Come along to one of our Rainbow Tick information sessions to find out more about this world-first quality framework, designed to help health and human […]
The original ‘The Five Essential Discussion Tools’ training package has been revised and refreshed. Perfect for practitioners who are new to working with men using family violence or those who have not explored de-escalation techniques in their work, this training explores the Five Essential Discussion Tools whilst applying an intersectional lens. It identifies how practitioners […]
This training program explores the application of a trauma lens when supporting teams and individuals who work with complex trauma. Being trauma responsive means both individual and organisation recognise and respond to trauma which can enable change and strengthen resilience and protective factors. A trauma responsive leader embeds trauma informed principles into practice and creates […]
Introduction to working with men using family violence is a foundational training experience for professionals to learn the ways in which men’s family violence is defined and understood. This training develops practitioner skill and confidence in engaging men in the collaborative conversation about their use of abuse and violence, which is critical in linking them […]
The ESBF team is excited to announce the second instalment of our bi-annual forum series. This session will dive deep into successful cross-sectoral collaborations in early childhood education, child and family services, and other allied services. We aim to spotlight best practice examples that achieve excellent outcomes for under-supported children and families. Tuesday 17 September […]