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GRIFFITH | Multicultural. 2 day workshop for frontline workers
April 23, 2023 @ 9:00 am – April 24, 2023 @ 5:00 pm
THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW FULL
TIME 9.00am – 5.00pm
VENUE Quest Griffith, 53 Railway Street, Griffith NSW 2680
REGISTER: https://www.dvalert.org.au/multicultural-griffith-quest-griffith-cselif06190
Free, nationally accredited training to help frontline workers recognise the signs of domestic and family violence, and know what to do next.
What it’s about
Learn how to recognise the signs of domestic and family violence, respond appropriately and refer to support services relevant to culturally and linguistically diverse communities. This workshop covers the nature and scope, patterns and impacts of abuse; what to consider for diverse groups, communication skills, safety planning, referral pathways and more.
Who it’s for
This workshop is open to frontline workers in Australia. This includes people who provide direct service and support to the community (paid or unpaid) in sectors like health, allied health, education, childcare and community.
How it works
This 2-day workshop is run by our experienced trainers at Lifeline centres and other locations across Australia.
There are three compulsory assessment tasks to complete during the workshop.
What you’ll need
Every person will need a Unique Student Identifier to enrol in the workshop.
National accreditation
After successfully completing the training (including assessments), you’ll receive a Statement of Attainment for the nationally recognised unit of competency CHCDFV001: Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence.
Eligibility and fees
DV-alert training is funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services. It’s free for frontline workers who are eligible. This means you:
Work, volunteer or are on student placement in the health, allied health, education, childcare or community sectors
Have a Unique Student Identifier
Are living in Australia and have Australian or New Zealand citizenship, Permanent Residency or hold a visa with no study limitations*
Are aged 18 or older.
• • • Accredited face to face workshop • • •
Delivered in person for frontline workers over two days. Domestic and Family Violence Response Training (DV-alert) is designed to build capacity in frontline workers within the health, allied health, education, childcare and community sectors for whom family violence is not a core function of their role. DV-alert training is funded by the Department of Social Services and workshop attendance is at no cost for frontline workers.