On this page, you will find a collection of webinars that provide insights on how to better support adults, children, young people, carers and the workforces in the family violence and sexual violence sectors.
At this event the Family Violence Sexual Violence (FVSV) Knowledge Hub was launched after twelve months of work. Special thanks to all partners Safe & Equal, No to Violence, SASVic, and CFECFW for their collaboration in developing and launching the FVSV Knowledge Hub. To celebrate the occasion, key experts were invited to present on their important work to deliver better outcomes for children, young people and families affected by family and sexual violence.
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These webinars focus on effective supports and programs for families and children experiencing family violence and/or sexual violence, looking at both prevention and response.
Southern Cross University | 2023
Presented at the OPEN Symposium 2023, this presentation shares the perspectives of young survivors within the context of family violence support. It emphasises the importance of children’s voices, delving into the insights shared by those who have directly experienced family violence, and recognising them as experts through their lived experiences. The session highlights key research findings, focusing on the fundamental principles that underpin effective support for young survivors, all grounded in a children’s rights-based approach.
Emerging Minds | 2024
Hosted by the Centre, this interactive online event, facilitated by Emerging Minds, offered insights into how family and domestic violence and abuse may be affecting children’s health, development and wellbeing. Please note, the recording is no longer available, however a list of key messages and related resources are available on the page.
Southern Cross University | 2024
Hosted by the Centre, The ‘Children’s Voices for Change’ research project aimed to improve the sector’s collective understanding of the diverse experiences of children affected by family violence and understand the effectiveness of services in meeting their needs. Young people and co-researchers on the project emphasised several impactful key messages.
This episode launches a two-part series on family and domestic violence and child-aware practice. Join experts as they discuss the impact of family violence on children and the mother-child relationship, along with practical approaches to addressing related challenges in conversations with mothers.
National Centre for Action on Child Sexual Abuse | 2024
This webinar highlights findings of the Australian Community Attitudes Study. The discussion covers Australians’ attitudes, knowledge and behaviour in relation to child sexual abuse, key implications for practice and policy and the actions needed to strengthen efforts in prevention and response. Moderated by the National Centre for Action on Child Sexual Abuse, with contributions from the Australian Childhood Foundation, The Healing Foundation and Blue Knot Foundation.
This panel discussion is focused on amplifying the voices of victims and survivors of child sexual abuse. The panel discussion highlights themes for service providers, researchers, policymakers and the community at large to think more about. The webinar explores triggers, how these can present and what effects these might have. Moderated by the National Centre for Action on Child Sexual Abuse.
The National Centre for Action on Child Sexual Abuse | 2024
This webinar unpacks the complexities and impacts of online child sexual abuse, including grooming processes. It explores the unique needs of victims of online abuse, how we can support victims and what agencies can do to combat this issue.
The Centre for Non-Violence and Bendigo Community Health Services | 2021
A panel discussion about Making the Difference, an initiative of The North Central Victorian Family Services Alliance (NCVFSA) implementing the Safe & Together framework across all family services agencies and specialist family violence services across the region.
The University of Melbourne and Jesuit Social Services | 2020
This presentation highlights advocacy and research efforts, including a report on implementing a Stop it Now! program in Australia and the Worries About Sex and Porn Project for young people.
A series of webinars that showcase programs designed to help parents and care givers to strengthen and enhance their relationships with children who have experienced family violence, sexual violence or neglect.
Family Life | 2022
This presentation outlines the Dads in Focus program, which helps men using violence adopt safe parenting roles, improve parenting skills, understand the impact of violence on children and address their own trauma.
Kids First Australia | 2021
This presentation provides an overview of the Children and Mothers in Mind program, which is designed for mothers and their children (aged four years and under) who have experienced trauma because of family violence. It focuses on building the knowledge and strength of human attachment, knowing that we can heal through our attachments. It supports women in their journey to understand the negative impacts of family violence on themselves as individuals and in their role of mother.
Kids First Australia | 2020
This presentation provides an overview of the Caring Dads Program, which is a 17-week intervention program for men who have abused or neglected their children or exposed them to family violence. The program was delivered by Kids First in partnership with Uniting ReGen and Anglicare Victoria.
Australian institute of Family Studies (AIFS) | 2020
This webinar explored how all-of-family approaches can help address the differences between service systems and the need to work with men who use violence. It explores the need for practitioners to make patterns of violence visible, partner with women to ensure safe and effective practice and apply family approaches. This webinar is delivered by AIFS in collaboration with ANROWS.
This webinar will be of interest to practitioners working in the child, family, health, accommodation and housing sectors who encounter or directly work with infants, toddlers and families within the context of domestic and family violence. This webinar is delivered by Emerging Minds.
These webinars explore programs addressing the intersection of family violence, mental health and misuse of alcohol and other drugs (AoD).
University of Melbourne | 2021
This webinar provides an overview of the Safe & Together Addressing ComplexitY (STACY) for Children project, which explored whether the Safe & Together Model improves practices and outcomes for children and families affected by domestic violence and parental issues like AoD and mental health.
Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety (ANROWS) | 2021
Domestic and family violence (DFV) is a contributor to disease burden (illness, disability and premature death) among Australian women, with mental health conditions making up the largest proportion of this DFV burden. Research has found that mental health intersects with DFV in complex ways. Mental ill health can be brought on by DFV, can compound the effects of DFV, can act as a barrier to reporting or accessing support during or after DFV, or can be used as a tool against women by perpetrators of DFV. Drawing from the evidence base, this expert panel explored this issue and discussed a move towards a collaborative approach to mental health policy and practice.
Webinars aimed at enhancing workforce knowledge and capacity in relation to family and intimate partner violence. These webinars promote open and respectful conversations on these often-difficult topics.
No to Violence | 2024
This panel discussion addressing sexualised violence and coercion when working with users of intimate partner violence aims to further encourage open and respectful conversation on this often-taboo topic.
No to Violence & Youth Support and Advocacy Service (YSAS) | 2022
In 2022, No to Violence and YSAS partnered to create training that combines family violence prevention, men’s behavior change and youth substance use expertise. The presentation covers their collaboration, key lessons and the importance of early intervention in preventing intimate partner and family violence.
ANROWS | 2021
This webinar highlights the often-subtle ways in which people using violence can enact harm. The webinar explores ways that services can use the language of coercive control to support women to expose patterns of abusive behaviour and encourages recognition of forms of violence that are not physical or sexual.
ANROWS | 2020
There has been little examination of the connection between gambling and coercive control and economic abuse. This research looks at the the relationship between gambling and intimate partner violence against women. The authors found that while gambling does not directly cause IPV, it exacerbates it in serious ways, and that economic abuse is highly prevalent among women experiencing gambling-related intimate partner violence.
In this two-webinar series of the Disability Inclusion Forum, experts share their knowledge and practice insights about victim–survivors of family violence and sexual violence with disabilities.
Safe and Equal | 2023
The first webinar aims to support practitioners in enhancing their practice when working with victim–survivors with disability. Hosted by Safe and Equal, with key presenters from People with Disability Australia, the Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre, Women’s Liberation Halfway House and Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre.
The second webinar aims to support practitioners in enhancing their practice when working with victim–survivors with a disability. This discussion focuses on supporting victim–survivors with psychosocial disabilities, exploring tailored strategies and approaches to address their unique needs and challenges. Hosted by Safe and Equal with key presenters from Bendigo Health, Youth Disability Advocacy Service, FlatOut and Victorian Mental Illness Awareness Council
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Please note that the webinars provided on this Family Violence Sexual Violence Knowledge Hub are curated to be the most recent and relevant available. The content is continually being developed and will be regularly updated to reflect the latest insights and best practices. While we strive to maintain the accuracy and timeliness of the information, we encourage users to check back frequently for new and refreshed materials.
