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Join the launch of Developing a Pathway to End Men's Use of Domestic and Family Violence, a new project examining the next phase of reform needed to address men's use of family violence. Drawing on insights from practitioners and sector leaders across Australia, the project explores future directions for policy, practice and system responses. […]
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2 events,Foundations of Infant Mental Health provides practitioners with a comprehensive introduction to infant development, early relational health, and the factors shaping mental health from pregnancy to three years of age. The workshop explores typical developmental processes, attachment and neurobiology, early signs of emotional or behavioural difficulties, and the impacts of trauma, adversity, and caregiver wellbeing […]
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Boys will be boys? Or can we proactively tell some different stories in early years settings? Join us to discuss what this can look like! Health Promotion at BHN are once again bringing together early years professionals to explore our role in primary prevention of gender-based violence through the promotion of gender equity, respectful relationships, […] |
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Join us for FREE Information Sharing Training These sessions aim to bring relevant information sharing and MARAM theory, frameworks and concepts together and contextualise this for practice. This training is designed to be the ‘capstone’ course in your MARAM and information sharing learning journey. This session focuses on information sharing practice, including the purpose and […]
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Children and young people with disability experience higher rates of family and domestic violence than their peers without disability. However, the experiences of this cohort are often overlooked in research, policy and practice. In 2025–26, Children and Young People with Disability Australia (CYDA) and AIFS partnered on the Safety Beyond Barriers: Diverse Family Perspectives on […]
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The Southern Melbourne Area Early Childhood Improvement Branch, in collaboration with the Koorie Engagement Support Officers (KESOs) local government and early years service providers, delivers local government area-based Yarning Networks each term. These provide valuable opportunities for early years educators to come together and deepen their understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. register […] |
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Join for a morning of live-streamed panel discussions, beginning with opening remarks from he Hon Tanya Plibersek MP and hosted by NAPCAN Youth Advocate Darian Brooker and NAPCAN Youth Speak Out member Eliza Tait. Panel 1: Digital literacy as part of a broader ecosystem of supports that keep children safe 9:30 - 10:15 AM AEST […] |
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1 event,This year National Child Protection Week (6 - 12 September 2026) will continue under the theme Every Conversation Matters: Shifting Conversation to Action. Conversations can spark new ideas and encourage reflection. But real change happens when those conversations translate into practical steps that create safer environments and stronger support for children and families. |
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Since 2010, more than 60 government inquiries into child protection and youth justice have produced over 3,000 recommendations. Yet many remain unimplemented, raising a critical question: why do we continue to commission new inquiries when we already have a strong evidence base for reform? This webinar brings together perspectives from across the inquiry and reform […]
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By the end of this session participants will be able to; Develop an understanding of family violence within migrant, refugee and culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities, recognising both universal and unique experiences. Recognise how migration experiences, settlement, visa insecurity, racism, discrimination, language barriers and social isolation can intersect with family violence and influence victim […]
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This workshop explores leadership and mentoring in early childhood education through a trauma-informed lens. Participants will reflect on the role of mentoring and supporting teams, sustaining practice, and building safe, nurturing environments for children and families. The session also examines mentor-mentee relationships and how everyday leadership can strengthen trauma-aware approaches This session will explore: Leadership […]
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As boys and young men search for identity and belonging, online “manosphere” content has moved from niche corners of the internet into mainstream culture, shaping attitudes to gender, relationships and self. There has been growing conversation about the Manosphere over the past year. As young men search for identity and belonging, what was once a […]
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By the end of this session participants will be able to; Explore and respond to the impacts of migration, visa status, and complex family dynamics as they arise during intake, assessment, and safety planning. Recognise the importance of identifying visa status when supporting migrant and refugee women experiencing family violence. Examine how visa status shapes the experiences […]
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Join us as we celebrate the Family Violence and Sexual Violence Knowledge Project and reflect on what has been achieved through this unique cross-peak collaboration. Delivered in partnership by The Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare, No to Violence, Sexual Assault Services Victoria (SASVic) and Safe and Equal, the project has strengthened knowledge […]
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4 events,Some of the most pressing challenges facing children, families and communities cannot be understood from a single perspective alone. That's why the AIFS 2026 conference panel program brings together leading voices from research, policy, practice and lived experience to explore emerging issues, challenge assumptions and examine opportunities. There will be 4 sessions, 2 described below. […]
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Public space tells us whose lives mattered, whose work counted and whose stories are worth remembering. Yet across Australia, women remain strikingly absent from the statues, plaques, street names and landmarks that shape our shared history. On Wednesday 9 September, join Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) and the City of Casey as we […]
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Did you know youth crime rates are decreasing in Australia? At the same time, “tough on crime” narratives persist in media and political messaging. Across the country, we’ve seen more punitive policy responses, including tougher penalties, calls to lower the age of criminal responsibility, and increasing numbers of First Nations children in detention despite evidence […] |
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Future Council follows filmmaker Damon Gameau (2040, That Sugar Film) as he takes eight children on a journey across Europe to engage with leaders and explore solutions to some of our greatest environmental challenges. The film offers a hopeful and inspiring vision for the future and highlights the power of young people to drive positive change. You […] |
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We recognise the importance of embedding children and young people’s voices in our work, but many organisations are unsure how to do this in ways that are safe, meaningful and appropriate for different ages and stages of development. This webinar explores what genuine participation looks like across childhood, from the early years through to youth […]
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By the end of this session participants will be able to; Reflect on their professional practice using culturally responsive practice, cultural humility, cultural safety , and an intersectional approach. Discuss how systemic barriers and discrimination influence the capacity of clients and families from migrant and refugee backgrounds to seek and maintain service support. Apply the principles of culturally responsive […]
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What happens when relationship breakdown, suicide risk and family violence intersect, and how can practitioners respond effectively during these critical periods of change? In this keynote, men's health researcher Michael Wilson (Movember Institute of Men's Health, University of Melbourne) will explore the evidence around men's risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviours following intimate partner separation. […]
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This training is designed for professional working in education, wellbeing, child and family services and youth services. Presenter Alex Chipp and Paddy Leask will focus on. Gaining an understanding of psychosis and its causes. Developing and understanding of biological and psychosocial treatments. Learning about different supports available within the broader mental health service system. Foundations of Neurodivergence and Neurodevelopmental Disorders provides practitioners with a comprehensive introduction to neurodiversity, neurodivergent identities, and the major neurodevelopmental conditions encountered in child, youth, and family service contexts. The workshop emphasises a neuro-affirming framework, contrasting traditional medical models with social and human-rights-based perspectives, and offers foundational knowledge on autism, ADHD, intellectual disability, and other […]
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Join for a free practical webinar exploring the programs, services and supports available to children with disability and developmental delay in kindergarten settings. Participants will gain an overview of current supports, build confidence in discussing support options with families, and strengthen their understanding of collaborative approaches to disability support applications. Please note that Thriving Kids […] |
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Who should attend: Professional working with children and families where a parent has a mental health challenge within the Bayside, Alfred and Monash Health catchment areas. What to expect: Explore how mental health challenges impact families and family systems. Learn what helps parents experiencing mental health challenges and their children. Develop engagement skills and strategies […] Everyone needs a hand now and then. The AV Aid food van visits the ParentZone Hub each month with pantry supplies and fresh food. Let us know you are coming by registering so we can provide more. Just bring a shopping bag! See weblink to register your attendance.
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The early years are a critical time for children's development, shaped by the relationships around them. When those relationships are unsafe or unpredictable, young children can experience relational trauma. This can deeply affect their emotional, social and brain development. This workshop supports practitioners working with children aged 0-5 to better understand the impact of relational […] |
3 events,This workshop introduces the trauma-transformative practice paradigm, outlining the constructs and dimensions described in The Handbook of Trauma Transformative Practice. The workshop contextualises this knowledge and paradigm into strategies for working with children. The workshop concludes with consideration of wellbeing, self-care and collective care. This workshop will: Review understanding of neurobiology and the impacts of […] Navigating the NDIS is a highly interactive 4-hour workshop designed to provide practical, hands-on training for child and family sector professionals who support clients engaging with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Delivered in two 2-hour sessions, this workshop demystifies how the NDIS works and how decisions are made, while equipping participants with the tools and language […]
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Children and young people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are under-identified and under-served in the family violence sector—not because they experience less violence, but because they face additional barriers to disclosure, recognition and access to support. Too often, services focus on the adult victim-survivor while children’s experiences of family violence are treated as secondary. […]
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1 event,This four-part Community of Practice is designed for advanced practitioners working in mainstream services who want to strengthen their confidence, capability and critical practice when supporting women from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. Through in-depth case discussions, reflective practice and facilitated exploration, participants will examine how culture, migration, language, racism, settlement experiences and systemic […]
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Dowry abuse is a distinct and often under-recognised form of family violence - and one that Australian law has only recently begun to catch up with. Following a decade of advocacy, dowry abuse was formally recognised as a form of economic abuse under the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) in 2024, coming into effect in mid-2025. This […]
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1 event,This Community of Practice brings together practitioners working with men from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds who use family violence. It provides a space to strengthen practice, share experiences and critically reflect on the complexities of working at the intersection of family violence, culture, migration and structural inequality. The sessions will explore how culture, […]
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1 event,Children and young people who have experienced trauma can present with a range of behaviours that can seem confusing, terrifying or exhausting to the adults in their lives doing their best to support them. This workshop explores why children behave the way they do, asking: how can we help them meet their needs in a more positive way? Children […] |
1 event,The Looking After Children (LAC) training supports practitioners working with children and young people in out‑of‑home care to strengthen the quality and consistency of care and case planning. LAC is a child‑centred practice framework that provides a holistic approach to understanding a young person’s needs, strengths and progress across key life areas. The training positions […] |
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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.