Gain practical skills and knowledge to enhance your work with family violence-impacted individuals and families.

Family violence is a significant and pervasive issue in our communities and in recent years there has been a growing demand for family violence prevention and response services. In Australia, one in six women and one in 16 men experience physical or sexual violence from a current or former partner, and on average, one woman is killed each week and one man is killed each month in a family violence situation.

Services that prevent and respond to family violence require workers who are skilled in recognising and assessing risks, and identifying the most appropriate interventions and approaches for their clients. Recognising the needs of the family violence workforce, this course equips workers with knowledge and practical skills for responding to victims/survivors of family violence, including children, as well as an understanding of perpetrator characteristics, attitudes and behaviours. The training provides information on current industry trends, standards and expectations along with opportunities to learn and practice new skills in a safe and supportive environment.