On this page you will find training opportunities designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of professionals working with those experiencing family violence and sexual violence. It includes courses on essential capabilities and frameworks tailored to specific populations.
The Centre is a MARAM training partner for the Department of Health (Victorian State Government) and provides the following MARAM training for Department of Health funded workforces. There are three types of training:
The following content is covered:
Level: Intermediate
For professionals who may have contact with people experiencing or using family violence in their work, however responding to family violence is not their core role or function.
When: Dates each week
Time: 2 days, 9.30 am – 3:00 pm
Where: Online
Cost: FREE
Level: Comprehensive
For professionals who require a specialist level of a knowledge and expertise in family violence practice with adults using family violence.
Where: Online and in person, Focused training also available for organisations, ACCOs or sectors
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 can engage in conversations to help men make sense of their behaviour; examines the client facing tools; develops practice skills in using the tools as additional interventions with men using family violence; and discusses how safety for families can be established by connecting men with their capacity to change.
When: 6 September, 22 October, 8 November, 29 November 2024. More sessions may become available
Time: 10.00am to 1.00pm
Safe and Equal delivers a range of training courses for family violence practitioners as well as practitioners in allied social services to further knowledge in preventing and responding to family violence. Click below to see offerings across a range of family violence response, primary prevention, and leadership courses.
More up to date and relevant training opportunities will be uploaded to the FVSV Knowledge Hub as they become available, ensuring professionals have access to the latest resources and tools for improving outcomes in family violence and sexual violence sectors.
