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“Women identified as having a “disability” experience violence and abuse at a much higher rate than the rest of the population. This training is for workers who are currently working in the family violence or disability sectors. The objectives of the training are to gain a better understanding of the context and experience of women with disabilities who experience violence; explore best practice responses in relation to risk assessment and safety planning; and share strategies that will prepare your agency to better respond to the needs of women with disabilities.

When
Thursday, 29 May 2014 – 9:30am to 4:30pm”

To learn more, visit: http://www.dvrcv.org.au/course/non-accredited/getting-safe-against-odds-0

“Anti-Slavery Australia Freedom Dinner 2014
Wednesday, 28 May 2014 at 7:00 PM

Anti-Slavery Australia welcomes you to attend our 2014 Freedom Dinner.

After the great success of the inaugural Freedom Dinner last year, we will be hosting another fabulous evening at the stylish White Rabbit Gallery in Chippendale to raise funds for Anti-Slavery Australia’s ongoing work with victims of slavery and trafficking. The dinner will feature a delicious sit down three course meal prepared by Aria’s chefs, fine wines, an exciting silent auction featuring luxury goods and experiences, live entertainment and an opportunity to hear Associate Professor Jennifer Burn share her insights into the world of modern slavery and what we can do to help.

All funds raised will go towards Anti-Slavery Australia’s research, outreach, and most importantly, our specialist legal service for survivors of trafficking and slavery, the only of its kind in Australia.”

For more information, visit: https://www.alumni.uts.edu.au/anti-slavery-australia-freedom-dinner-2014

“Alice Springs 2014 – “Caring for Women is Caring for the World”

National Council of Women of Australia Conference

PM TUESDAY 27 MAY – EVENING THURSDAY 29 MAY 2014
Chifley Alice Springs Resort

This will be 2.5 days of caring, sharing, learnings and fun – why not come and join us?
Our conference is open to all women.”

For more information, visit: http://www.ncwa.org.au/Index.asp?pagename=AliceSprings2014&site=1&siteid=6553

“Topic: Technology, Stalking and Domestic Violence: What is it and how your clients can stay safe
Presenter: Dr Delanie Woodlock
Date: Wednesday 21st May 2014
Time: 1:00pm – 1:45pm AEST
Location: Online, at your computer!

The SmartSafe research conducted by the Domestic Violence Resource Centre Victoria (DVRCV) was one of the first studies to examine technology-facilitated stalking in the context of domestic violence. The webinar will explore:

• Evidence on the prevalence of technology-facilitated stalking in the context of domestic violence
• The types of technologies being used to harm women
• The ways that technology-facilitated stalking is being used by men to intimidate and control women
• The sexualised nature of technology-facilitated abuse and harassment
• The impact of technology-facilitated stalking on women’s lives and their help-seeking behaviour.”

For more information, visit: https://www.1800respect.org.au/workers/1800respect-webinars/#link2

“The 5th Our Work Our Lives conference on women and industrial relations will be held on May 15 & 16, 2014 at the Mercure Gold Coast Resort, Queensland, Australia.

The aim of the OWOL Conference is to bridge the gap between the worlds of academia, practitioners and community based individuals and organisations working in the field of gender and industrial relations. The conference attracts leaders in this field and makes a significant contribution to the public debate about the multi-faceted topic of women and work.

The program is designed to bring together national and international expertise and experience.

The conference themes will focus on:

• Women in precarious or vulnerable work
• Women’s access to their rights and entitlements
• Progress towards decent work in the Asia Pacific
• Building sustainable communities through women’s workforce participation

The 5th Our Work Our Lives conference is proudly presented by Queensland Working Women’s Service (QWWS) with the support of the Australian National Alliance of Working Women’s Centers.”

To learn more, visit: https://www.etouches.com/ehome/index.php?eventid=83072&&eb=110108

“This four-day course provides the basic skills, knowledge and understanding to work effectively with women and their children affected by family violence. It is suitable for new workers in family violence services and for workers in community, health, legal or other services who have limited experience in working with women experiencing family violence. On successful completion of assessment tasks, participants will receive a Statement of Attainment for national units:

CHCDFV301A Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence.

CHCDFV403C Provide crisis intervention and support to those experiencing domestic and family violence

When
Wednesday, 14 May 2014 – 9:30am to 4:30pm
Thursday, 15 May 2014 – 9:30am to 4:30pm
Wednesday, 21 May 2014 – 9:30am to 4:30pm
Thursday, 22 May 2014 – 9:30am to 4:30pm”

To learn more, visit: http://www.dvrcv.org.au/course/accredited/introduction-domestic-violence-1

“The Australian Institute of Criminology and the Victorian Department of Justice are hosting Australia’s 2nd major Crime Prevention and Communities conference, in collaboration with Victoria Police, at the Melbourne Convention Centre on 10-11 June 2014.

This important conference, Building Better Local Solutions, will inform local government, urban planners, policy makers, police, criminologists, non-government community organisations, researchers and students.

Organisers are looking for best practice, best policy, best research underpinnings and best evaluation from contributors across a range of crime prevention projects and programs to inform an international audience.

Conference themes include:

Violence prevention
Problem solving approaches to crime prevention including problem-oriented policing
Engaging and empowering communities to develop local, collaborative responses
Successful and innovative environmental crime prevention solutions”

For more information, visit: https://etouches.com/ehome/crimeprevention2014/home/

“Encompass Family and Community

When: Friday, May 9, 2014 – 9:30am to 4:00pm
Pricing: $220
Location: Brisbane – venue tba

The concept of ‘vicarious trauma’ is used to describe the emotional and psychological impact of working in the human services. Those who have chosen careers that require them to care about the plight of others often endure a significant impact on their own emotional health. However few of us have had the opportunity to learn about these complex processes, to reflect on our own personal experiences of caring, and, most importantly, to learn and implement strategies which allow us to practice our unique profession in ways which are safe, sustainable, and which celebrate the privilege of helping others. This workshop is presented by Matthew J Armstrong, who has researched vicarious trauma and delivered papers on the topic at national and international conferences. Who should attend? Workers in human services who regularly assist adults, children or young people who experience trauma. Includes strategies for child protection and family welfare workers, teachers, foster carers, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander groups, private practitioners, and administrative staff.”

For more information, visit: http://www.qcoss.org.au/keeping-hope-alive-vicarious-trauma-and-emotional-wellbeing-human-services-practice

“When: 9th May, 10:30am to 12:00pm
Where: Southbank Boulevard, Melbourne, VIC 3006

Following the hugely successful Walk a mile in their Shoes 2013 which raised over $32,000 for White Ribbon Australia, CEO Harcourts Victoria Sadhana Smiles and her team are back to undertake the walk for another year on Friday 9 May 2014.

With over 250 participants donning a pair of heels and walking the distance last year (many who where men!), Harcourts Victoria will once again be walking down a different path and joining forces with White Ribbon Australia to take a stand against violence and raise funds and awareness for the White Ribbon Campaign in Walk a Mile in their Shoes 2014.

Violence exists in the workplace, family, community and in our schools, and it’s not just physical but verbal. Join us on Friday 9 May 2014 and Walk a Mile in their Shoes to stamp out violence today and in the future!”

For more information, visit: http://www.whiteribbon.org.au/events/harcourts-victoria-walk-in-their-shoes-2014

“Welcome to the 10th Annual Queensland Indigenous Family Violence Prevention Forum: Warrior Whispering!The forum will be held on Wednesday May 7 and Thursday May 8, 2014 at the Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre, Alfred Street, Mackay. Last year’s Hard Yarns session was very popular, demonstrating that the audience, as well as the designated speakers, had a lot to contribute to our forum.  Once again we have spaced our program so participants can have their say about each area of discussion.

Your registration fee includes the famous forum dinner, and don’t forget to get your songs (and ears!) ready for the karaoke. Registration fees (which include the forum dinner and entertainment) for 2014 are:

• $450 for Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participants and
• $500 for all others.