"Helen Wirtz and Jennifer George from Monashlink Community Health Service share their narrative therapy approach to groupwork which draws on the experiences, abilities and knowledge of clients. This approach aims to help a woman reclaim her identity, which can be lost or ‘submerged’ as a result of living with a violent and controlling partner. When: [...]
"The White Ribbon Australia South Australia Committee and the School of Social and Policy Studies at Flinders University are hosting a public forum to enhance efforts in SA to prevent family and domestic violence. A panel discussion will be followed by a Q and A: 25th July, 5:30pm to 7:30pm Flinders University City Campus Room [...]
"You are invited to register for the upcoming 1800RESPECT webinar. Date: Thursday 24th July 2014 Location: Online, at your computer! Presenter: Anne-Laure Couineau, Senior Clinical Specialist, Australian Centre for Posttraumatic Mental Health What time in your time zone? NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS, QLD: 1:00pm - 1:45pm NT, SA: 12:30pm - 1:15pm WA: 11:00am - 11:45am [...]
"Following the death of Luca Janzow on 8 July 2014, the Murray Bridge Regional Collaboration on Violence Against Women and Children (MBCVAWC) invite you to a Vigil to mark his death and raise awareness about family violence in our community. WHERE: Rural City Murray Bridge, Local Government Centre, 2 Seventh St, Murray Bridge, SA WHEN: [...]
"As part of DVRCV involvement in the Outer South Regional Youth Sector Training Calendar 2014, DVRCV will deliver this training in Dandenong on 15th & 16th July 9.30am-4.30pm. The key presenter will be Jo Howard from Kildonan Youth and Family Services who has developed the training and been the leading exponent on AVITH for the [...]
"The Sydney Feminists are proud to invite you to the Australian premiere of Equality Now’s uplifting and powerful short film Africa Rising which celebrates the rise in Africa of grass-roots, community movement to end the centuries-old practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). You will be treated to incredible African food from African Feeling which serves [...]
"Topic: Domestic and Family Violence in a Primary Care Setting: How to talk with patients about their experiences Presenter: Prof. Kelsey Hegarty, Department of General Practice at the University of Melbourne Date: Thursday 26th June 2014 Location: Online, at your computer! What time in your time zone? NSW, ACT, VIC, TAS, QLD: 1:00pm - 1:45pm [...]
"Annual Red Rose Rally to be held on Thursday 12 June 2014 at 12pm on the grass between Brisbane Magistrate and the District Courts in George Street, Brisbane City Please come with a red rose and wear black" "Red Rose Rallies are called each time there is a domestic or family violence related death (women, [...]
"FREE WEBINAR - The National Rural Women’s Coalition presents A CUPPA WITH…Sandra Ireson. Sandra is heavily involved with many community groups in her region and is passionate about agriculture, tourism, education. Sandra also takes every opportunity to let others know what is happening in her part of the world via social media. FREE Webinar is [...]
"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 [...]