These FREE sessions provide information appropriate to your family's needs and the child's developmental age, covering: Typical Sleep patterns and behaviours Preventing sleep concerns Solutions and strategies for sleep concerns Support and self-care Three types of group sessions are offered online and in-person: Newborns to 6 months 6 to 12 months 18 months to toddler Various […]
This course has been developed with extensive First Nation consultation and research by Mental Health First Aid Australia and will be facilitated by the award-winning AJ Williams-Tchen (Wiradjuri) Mental Health Social Worker, Nurse and Youth Worker. For the past 30 years, AJ has been working at providing awareness of mental illness within the Aboriginal community […]
ANROWS will be hosting an event to release a new research report led by Professor Kerry Robinson.
In this webinar, we hear from researcher, David Burck (University of Queensland), who will present findings from his recently published thesis, ‘A silent shame: Exploring the lived experience of adolescent-to-mother violence where there is a history intimate partner and family violence‘.
Calling all participants of the Baby Makes 3 programs to come together and build new friendships, networks and grow your village! Babies and children are welcome! There will be FREE food, fun, games and activities! BM3 - Social Gather for First time parent 3 December 2024-
Women experiencing family violence often have multiple pressing legal matters that must be dealt with in different courts, in different jurisdictions and under different legislation. You will often be the first point of contact for women at risk or experiencing family violence. Being able to identify your client's legal issues and provide legal information, will […]
Our webinar with the Mental Health Professionals' Network (MHPN) Join us to hear from our panel of experts as they explore ways to support infants and children following a disaster.
Women experiencing family violence often have multiple pressing legal matters that must be dealt with in different courts, in different jurisdictions and under different legislation. You will often be the first point of contact for women at risk or experiencing family violence. Being able to identify your client's legal issues and provide legal information, will […]
This training is for professionals who are wanting to develop a foundational understanding of family violence, including how to identify when family violence might be occurring, and how to respond to disclosures from a victim survivor in a safe and effective manner. Participants may work in generalist/mainstream organisations that are not prescribed to MARAM, but […]
As part of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence 2023 a previous conversation, highlighted the experience of losing a parent to domestic homicide and the lack of support available to them. Since then, significant advocacy work has been continued, including the Stan documentary Kill Joy, which chronicles the experiences of Kathryn Joy […]
This workshop is a free half day seminar designed for front line workers not for individual survivours. Registration is essential. The Federal Government established this Scheme to support Survivors of institutional child sexual abuse. It commenced on 1 July 2018 and is open to application until 30 June 2027. Eight Victorian Redress Support Services are […]
Free legal advice available by appointment. Do you have a legal problem you need help with? Southeast-Monash Legal Service can help. If you want help with your legal problem call (03) 9038 8002 to make an appointment.
This course has been developed with extensive First Nation consultation and research by Mental Health First Aid Australia and will be facilitated by the award-winning AJ Williams-Tchen (Wiradjuri) Mental Health Social Worker, Nurse and Youth Worker. For the past 30 years, AJ has been working at providing awareness of mental illness within the Aboriginal community […]
MARAM Collaborative Practice Training is the capstone module in the suite of MARAM training for all professionals responding to family violence in Southern Melbourne Area. Key learning outcomes for participants include: Identify responsibilities that drive collaborative practice across the service system including visibility of the person using violence Outline how information sharing can enhance collaborative […]
Grooming - Keeping Our Children Safe Presented by Jasbir Singh Suropada Why is it important to talk about grooming? How do you keep your children safe against potential grooming? Where and Who can I speak to for further help? Tuesday, September 10th, 2024 6:30-8:00pm Online via Zoom Enquiries: [email protected] or Ph: 0457 825 076 Please […]
This webinar will help you: understand how childhood bullying affects child mental health understand the importance of prevention and early intervention in limiting the effects of childhood bullying in adulthood be curious about children’s understanding and perspectives on bullying and why this is important explore strategies to work with children experiencing bullying or engaging in […]
Free legal advice available by appointment. Do you have a legal problem you need help with? Southeast-Monash Legal Service can help. If you want help with your legal problem call (03) 9038 8002 to make an appointment.
This training explores the Five Essential Discussion Tools whilst applying an intersectional lens. It identifies how practitioners can engage in conversations to help men make sense of their behaviour; examines the client facing tools; develops practice skills in using the tools as additional interventions with men using family violence; and discusses how safety for families […]
This webinar, produced in partnership with the National Association for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect, previously aired in 2023 as part of National Child Protection Week. It explores emotional abuse in childhood and the role of parenting support in reducing and preventing child maltreatment.
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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.
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For 24/7 support to find safety from family violence, contact Safe Steps on 1800 015 188.