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The Centre, in collaboration with Dr Amanda Mullin (Doctor of Clinical Psychology and Director, Mindworx Psychology) is offering a three-hour interactive training designed to equip professionals with the skills and strategies needed to work effectively in these complex situations. Supporting neurodivergent young people using violence in the home (YPVITH) requires a specialised, therapeutic approach—one recognising […]
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People are never passive in their resistance to oppression. However, acts of protection, of survival and resistance are often incorrectly and unjustly interpreted as aggression or violence. Victims/survivors of family violence, particularly those who have been marginalised, are often labelled as violent for resisting oppression and abuse, or for defending their lives, their dignity and […]
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1 event,Djirra, Elizabeth Morgan House and Safe and Equal are partnering to support a culturally responsive and accountable family violence sector. As part of this work, we are now inviting non-Aboriginal family violence services to sign up to the sector Commitment to Action and join the Action Learning Pilot. The Pilot offers a flexible and collaborative process […]
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Separation can be a difficult time for both parents and their children. Enhance your understanding of the separation process and how to support families going through separation or divorce. It’s normal for separating families to experience a range of strong emotions and family members often need to adjust to new living arrangements. In this workshop, you’ll […]
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This workshop supports early childhood educators and professionals working with children 0–5 years, focusing on the vital role of play — especially for those affected by relational trauma. It covers the importance of relationships in healing, the neuroscience of play, neuroception of safety, and creating healing environments. Register here
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Djirra, Elizabeth Morgan House and Safe and Equal are partnering to support a culturally responsive and accountable family violence sector. As part of this work, we are now inviting non-Aboriginal family violence services to sign up to the sector Commitment to Action and join the Action Learning Pilot. The Pilot offers a flexible and collaborative process […]
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This panel discussion will provide judicial and legal practitioner perspectives on the legal practice implications of the Family Law Amendment Act 2024 changes, with a focus on what practitioners need to know about supporting clients affected by family violence and other key changes.
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Deepfakes and synthetic media are becoming more common as the AI tools used to create them become more available and easier to use. Some of these tools are being used to create harmful content, including image-based abuse, involving young people both as targets and as creators. |
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Our under- 12 specialists at ELMHS will share insights into understanding and responding to complex behaviour in primary school aged children.
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Council to Homeless Persons (CHP) is bringing back another installment of our highly popular Ask Me Anything (AMA) webinar series, featuring our lived experience team sharing their stories and answering your questions on the reality of what it's like to experience homelessness. Register here
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Join us for this important online National Homelessness Week event showcasing community-driven initiatives that complement and support the housing sector. Learn about additional support services available that provide a sense of safety and dignity. Speakers include: Shower program Winter Shelter Orange Sky Pets of the Homeless ReadySet Register here
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1 event,Join The Lead the Way Conference 2025, where leaders from education, community services, and government will gather to explore the latest research and innovative strategies for strengthening mental health, wellbeing and safety for those we serve, and our staff. |
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ANROWS announces the third instalment of our webinar series unpacking the ways of working and ways of knowing set out in The Australian National Research Agenda to End Violence against Women and Children (ANRA) 2023–2028. The Research Agenda describes practitioners’ expertise as essential in all phases of domestic, family and sexual violence (DFSV) research and evaluation, including design to data […]
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This annual event bring together community services, educators, health services, businesses and those working with children and families in Cardinia Shire to build knowledge and refine referral pathways. Time: 9:00am-12:00pm (8:30am for breakfast) Where: Cardinia Cultural Centre Enquiries [email protected] or 0457 825 076
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Join our interactive online workshop, and gain knowledge, practical advice and strategies to engage dads, father-figures and families in positive and effective ways. Through collaborative group discussion, you'll develop strategies for supporting dads in your community and learn skills for creating more dad-friendly programs and services. Learning outcomes: explain what makes dads important articulate the […]
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An online session for parents needing extra support with parenting strategies and supporting their neurodivergent children. This online session will offer parents: - practical strategies and information regarding parenting a child with neurodiversity - focusing on emotional regulation & co-regulation - responding to big emotions or heightened behaviours in a responsive and calm way - […] |
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1 event,The Australian Childhood Foundation are looking forward to welcoming everyone to the fifth conference, gathering to share practice, knowledge, and wisdom about how to transform the lives of those who have experienced childhood trauma. Their focus on connection and healing in this conference recognises the profound impact of connection and relationship to self, others, place, […]
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4 events,Women experiencing family violence often have multiple pressing legal issues that must be dealt with in different courts and under different legislation. You may be the first point of contact for women experiencing family violence. Being able to identify their legal issues and provide legal information, will support your client to navigate the legal system and get the legal assistance they need, early. Training occurs over 2 half […]
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This full-day, interactive online module aims to upskill practitioners, with theory and practice approaches, to enable them to walk alongside survivors of coercive control safely, respectfully and ethically.
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Join for this important webinar exploring how we can create culturally safe, inclusive environments that nurture the identity, strengths, and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. Grounded in the 2025 Indigenous Children's Day theme “Little Footsteps, Big Future,” this session will guide participants through practical strategies for embedding First Nations perspectives, fostering respectful […] |
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Building Foundations: Pathological Demand Avoidance – supporting children who avoid everyday demands
Building Foundations: Pathological Demand Avoidance – supporting children who avoid everyday demands
Explore clinical perspectives on PDA, including the complex psychosocial factors that contribute to demand-avoidant behaviour in early childhood, and how we can apply effective, evidence-based and neuroaffirming practices when working with children with PDA. In recent years, the term pathological demand avoidance (PDA) has emerged as a term to describe a set of challenges faced […] |
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A comprehensive overview of Methamphetamine use and its impact. Emphasis is on evidence-based approaches to reducing associated acute and chronic risks. This training fosters a compassionate and informed response to Methamphetamine use with a focus on harm reduction. To register email [email protected]
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This interactive training session has been designed for staff and volunteers who work with young people to understand their child safe obligations, make sense of the law and improve child and youth safe practice. The session aims to help participants understand and identify the signs and indicators of child abuse and harm. Participants develop confidence […]
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A conference brought to you in partnership by Chisholm’s Community and Social Services Department and YSAS. Join us for a conference tackling substance use in out-of-home care. This event brings together youth workers, AOD practitioners, residential care providers, policymakers, and educators to address the challenges of zero-tolerance policies in residential settings. We will examine how […] |
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The Southern Melbourne Child and Family Alliance (SMCFA), in collaboration with the Southern Melbourne Family Violence Regional Integration Committee (SMFVRIC) have formed a joint Child and Family Working Group, with a priority on children in the 0-10 years space. One of our goals is to provide free, relevant and practical professional development opportunities for […] |
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The Southern Melbourne Child and Family Alliance (SMCFA) are working in collaboration with the Southern Melbourne Family Violence Regional Integration Committee (SMFVRIC) on joint projects to address cross sector themes within our region. One of our goals is to provide free, relevant and practical professional development opportunities for our workforce, using the knowledge and […]
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Join for a powerful discussion that brings to light the often-overlooked pressures and barriers facing the child, youth, and family workforce. Together, we’ll explore how public expectations, political influence, and national narratives are shaping child protection, and ask the hard questions: Are we on the right track? Who is leading real change? This session will […]
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Children and young people are growing up in a digital world where they use online devices and platforms in many aspects of their lives. What children and young people see and do online can affect them in both positive and negative ways. For parents and carers, keeping children and young people safe online can feel […] |
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A free event for ages 14 to 24 year old LGBTIQA+ young people and friends/allies to come together and celebrate in a safe environment. The night will feature prizes. a lip-synch competition and more. |
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Stay up-to-date with seminars & training events…
The Southern Melbourne Family Violence Regional Integration Committee host FREE MARAM Collaborative Practice Training. Watch this space to see what dates are available to register.
Click here for more information about MARAM Collaborative Practice Training
SMA Connect is not a crisis response service. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 000
For 24/7 support to find safety from family violence, contact Safe Steps on 1800 015 188.