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DV-alert Workshop Katoomba: Complex Forms of Violence Response Training for Frontline Workers
February 17, 2022 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Date: Thursday 17th Feb 2022
Time: 9am-5pm
Venue: Blue Mountains Cultural Centre: 30 Parke St, Katoomba 2780
Enrol: https://www.dvalert.org. au/complex-forms-of-violencekatoomba-blue-mountainscultural-centre-cselif05330
DV-alert is free, nationally accredited training to help frontline workers recognise the signs of domestic and family violence and know what to do next. Frontline workers hold a unique position of trust in the community and may be the first to see the signs.
Why DV-alert?
DV-alert is led by experienced trainers dedicated to reducing violence against women and their children. Our workshops provide a safe space for frontline workers to learn, connect and be empowered to recognise and respond confidently to those in crisis. Funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services. Go to www.dss.gov.au for more information.
What will I learn?
In attending our 1-day Complex Forms of Violence workshop, you’ll continue to learn more to: RECOGNISE the signs of complex violence, including:
- Trafficking/slavery (domestic servitude)
- Forced marriage
- Dowry abuse
- FGM/C RESPOND with the appropriate care
REFER to the appropriate support services
- Understand the links between complex forms of violence, and domestic and family violence.
- Identify the root causes of complex forms of violence.
Who is it for?
This workshop is for frontline workers and volunteers in Australia, including those in the health, allied health, education, childcare or community sectors who have completed one of the accredited DV-alert streams.
Cost
DV-alert training is funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services. It is free for frontline workers. Financial support is also offered for staff backfill for attendance of the 2-day workshop or a 1-day specialist workshop, and help with travel and accommodation is available in some cases. Terms and conditions apply.
Go to dvalert.org.au for more information.
Training delivered by Lifeline Australia (RTO 88036)
Any questions? For further enquiries contact: training.dvalert@lifeline.org.au