DUBBO| DV-alert First Nations Workshop for frontline workers

This workshop is for frontline workers to learn how to recognise the signs of family violence, respond appropriately, and refer to support services relevant to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. It covers the nature and scope, patterns and impacts of family violence, what to consider for diverse groups, communication skills, safety planning, referral pathways and more.
The 2-Day First Nations Workshop (delivered in RA1-2) is the first step in our Assessment Pathway, designed for frontline workers who want to deepen their knowledge and skills in responding to domestic and family violence.
Once you complete the 2-Day First Nations Workshop, you can continue your learning journey through our 1-day focused workshops, which offer in-depth training on specific topics such as:
Gendered Violence in Diverse Communities
Men who use Violence
Multicultural
Women with Disability
Upon completing the eLearning Foundations, 2-Day First Nations Workshop and one of the focused workshops, you are eligible to enrol in the Assessments. After successfully completing each component of the Assessment Pathway, you’ll receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for the unit of competency CHCDFV001: Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence.
Eligibility:
Be a front line worker or student studying in the field
Be aged 18+
Cost: It is free for frontline workers.
Financial support is also offered for staff backfill for attendance of the 2-Day Foundation workshops and 1-day focused workshops, and help with travel and accommodation is available in some cases.
Terms and conditions apply. Go to dvalert.org.au for more information.

Date: Wed 1st + Thurs 2nd April 2026
Time: 9am-5pm (both days)
VENUE: Westside Hotel, 22-30 Whylandra St, Dubbo 2830
REGISTER HERE: https://www.dvalert.org.au/cselif08292

Contact us
For further enquiries contact: Mardi Smoother msmoother@lifelinecentralwest.org.au or call 1300 798 258 (ext 166)

Training is delivered on behalf of Lifeline Australia RTO 88036. Funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services