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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

  Presenters: Kylie Butler, Jen Howard, Monique Dam and Dr Jasmine B. MacDonald Nearly 70% of Australian households include pets. For many of us, these animals are family, as much a part of our lives and equally loved as our human family members. While there is widespread awareness about the impact of intimate partner violence […]

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 […]

          Join the Early Start Bright Future team in exploring some of the supports available for CALD families in the early years that promote engagement with culturally safe early learning opportunities. REGISTER HERE  

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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 […]

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 […]

Child Sexual Abuse & Harmful Sexual Behaviours National Conference Join Kids First as they share the nation's latest approaches, policy developments, and emerging ideas from across the child sexual abuse and harmful sexual behaviours space. This is a valuable opportunity for practitioners, advocates, policy-makers, and those with lived experience to connect and contribute. 📅 Thursday […]

Online Thu 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM AEDT Jane Daisley-Snow $350.00 incl. GST AUD Group Booking (3 or more people) Per Person Rate $330.00 incl. GST AUD Blue Knot Professional Member Discount $310.00 incl. GST AUD This training program explores the nature, dynamics and risks of vicarious trauma and supports you to stay healthy and safe in your work. This training, informed by current research, will provide […]

In-person, Thursday 31 October 2024 Key reasons many people choose to work in primary prevention are to build momentum and create change. We are passionate about mobilising people and community to transform power structures and attitudes that drive gender-based violence. Having conversations and advocating for change with people we work with, decision makers, workshop participants, […]

Register here This webinar will explore how programs develop, implement, and facilitate groupwork programs to effectively work with young people. Join us as we hear from Laura Crozier (Affirmative Consent Project Officer, YACVic) and a panel of specialist AVITH providers on considerations around delivering groupwork for young people who use violence in the home. This […]