Explore recordings showcasing diverse perspectives and unique insights into the complexities of family violence and sexual violence. Each presentation sparked thoughtful discussions that highlighted the challenges and issues within this field.
As part of the Family Violence Sexual Violence Pre-Symposium Workshop the Family Violence Sexual Violence Knowledge Hub was launched. Special thanks to our key partners Safe & Equal, No to Violence, and SASVic.
Presented by Professor Kate Fitz Gibbon
Professor Kate Fitz-Gibbon’s keynote presentation provided insights into the sector, emphasisng the need for a coordinated and supportive approach.
Key insights:
Presented by Phoebe Turner-Myatt, Secretariat and Project Officer & Investigator, SASVic, Mandy McKenzie, Research Fellow, University of Melbourne and Liz McLindon, Clinical Research Fellow, University of Melbourne
This discussion highlighted the REACH project, a collaboration between the University of Melbourne, SASVic, and Women with Disabilities Victoria. Guided by insights from people with lived experience of sexual assault and cross-sector practitioners, the project identified key factors that support recovery and healing.
Presented by Page Williams, Manager Family Violence Case Management and Pania Craik, Family Violence Team Leader, Quantum Support Services
This presentation explores the Specialist Family Violence Youth Worker (SFVYW) Program, which offers individualized case management for young people involved in family violence, along with support for their caregivers:
Presented by Sameera Fieldgrass and Chelsea King, the Centre Multicultural Youth (CMY)
In February 2024, the “I Need to Know You’re Safe” framework was launched by the Centre for Multicultural Youth and Anglicare Victoria, highlighting the experiences of multicultural young people affected by family violence.
