Young people’s experiences of child maltreatment and use of violence in the home- online

The 2024 report, ‘Young people’s experiences and use of violence in the home’ investigates four types of child maltreatment, their intersections and self-reported use of violence in the home. In this webinar we will hear from authors Dr Silke Meyer and Maria Atinézar-Prieto (PhD) who examine findings from the national ANROWS-funded study on young people's use […]

The Five Essential Discussion Tools (FREE, 3 hour online training session delivered via Zoom)

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 […]

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Reframing young person violence: Neuroaffirmative practice – online

In Victoria, young person violence has typically been viewed through the lens of intergenerational family violence. Many specialist AVITH practitioners here report that many of the young people they work with are neurodivergent. It is time to consider new ways of conceptualising this issue to bring about changes in language, prevention and response? We talk […]

AVITH in Context Webinar: Reframing Young Person Violence: Neuroaffirmative Practice

In Victoria, young person violence has typically been viewed through the lens of intergenerational family violence. Many specialist AVITH practitioners report that many of the young people they work with are neurodivergent. Is it time to consider new ways of conceptualising this issue to bring about changes in language, prevention and response? Join us as […]

Newborn Behavioural Observation (NBO) Live Online Workshop for Professionals Working with High-Risk Infants

What is the NBO system? The Newborn Behavioural Observations (NBO) system is a relationship building tool that fosters a positive parent-infant interactive relationship. A supportive, nurturing relationship that is sensitive and responsive to the infant’s needs is a sign of parents' successful adaptation to parenting and optimises their infant's neurological and psychological development. Is this […]

Let’s recommit to the Education State – The 2024 Community Sector Education Forum

It's that time of year again! The Community Sector Education Forum is a flagship event held annually by the Victorian Council of Social Service (VCOSS) supported by the Victorian Department of Education. The 2024 Community Sector Education Forum will explore the theme: Recommitting to the Education State  Driving another decade of excellence and equity in education in […]

My Body My Voice: Amplifying Voices of Women with Disabilities Webinar – online

Recent discussions on body image have often overlooked the experiences of women with disabilities. The My Body, My Voice project, led by Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) and supported by Women with Disabilities Victoria and the Butterfly Foundation, addresses this gap by amplifying the voices of women with disabilities. In this free webinar, WHISE will […]

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