SPRINGWOOD| DV-alert 2-Day Foundations Workshop

This workshop is for frontline workers to learn how to recognise the signs of domestic violence, respond appropriately, and refer to support services. It covers the nature and scope, patterns and impacts of domestic and family violence, what to consider for diverse groups, communication skills, safety planning, referral pathways and more.

This workshop provides practical knowledge and skills in implementing the Recognise, Respond and Refer Model © in a frontline worker context.

It is offered as a standalone workshop or as part of the Assessment Pathway towards assessment.
RECOGNISE the signs of domestic and family violence
RESPOND confidently
REFER appropriately

Eligibility:
Be a front-line worker or student studying in the field
Be aged 18+

Cost
It is free for frontline workers, health care workers, student’s studying frontline worker roles.
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: Thurs 19th + Fri 20th Feb 2026
TIME: 9am-5pm (both days)
VENUE: Blue Mountains Theatre And Community Hub, 106-108 Macquarie Rd, Springwood, NSW 2777

REGISTER HERE: DV-alert Foundations 2-Day: SPRINGWOOD – Blue Mountains Theatre, CSELIF08252

Contact us
for further information: 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.