Fundamentals of Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Workshop

Learn the fundamentals of domestic, family and sexual violence (DFSV) in a safe, collaborative and trauma informed space with scenarios and stories that will help you build an understanding and professional toolbox to recognise and respond to DFSV in Central Australia.

Learn about:

• How to recognise DFSV in Central Australia

• Coercive control

• The drivers for DFSV and intersectionality

• Mandatory reporting requirements for domestic, family and sexual violence and child protection

• Practical tools in how to respond to DFSV in Central Australia and remote settings. This includes safety planning and risk management

• How to work alongside victim survivors from a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach

• Referral pathways in Central Australia

Hear from local service providers Central Australian Aboriginal Family Law Unit, NPY Women’s Council and the Sexual Assault Referral Centre.

This workshop is for any worker who is working in Central Australia and remote communities who would like to learn how to recognise and respond to domestic, family and sexual violence.

This workshop satisfies as a prerequisite for those wishing to attend the Department of Children and Families training on the Risk Assessment and Management Framework (RAMF).

About WoSSCA

The Women’s Safety Services of Central Australia (WoSSCA) provides specialist services and case management to women and children who are experiencing domestic, family and sexual violence.

For further information about the workshop please contact the Community Development and Training team via email cdt@wossca.org.au or call on 8953 5914.