Events and Webinars

Events, Webinars and Conferences

Upcoming domestic, family and sexual violence related conferences, events and webinars from around Australia are listed here for your information.

Indigenous Wellbeing Conference

12 - 13 October, Canberra (ACT)

The Indigenous Wellbeing Conference has become a vital space for honest conversations, shared learning and practical action towards stronger social, emotional, cultural and community wellbeing.

Engaging Men & Boys to End the Cycle of Violence Conference

28 - 29 October, Sydney (NSW)

This two-day conference brings together Australia’s leading researchers, frontline practitioners, survivor advocates, and policymakers to confront one of our most urgent national challenges – and map what comes next.

International Freedom from Sexual Violence Summit

4 - 6 November, Melbourne (VIC)

The three-day event is hosted by Sexual Assault Services Victoria (SASVic), the peak body for Victoria's 19 specialist sexual assault and harmful sexual behaviour services.

Family Safety Summit

17 - 20 November, Darwin (NT)

This conference covers domestic and family violence prevention, justice responses, recovery, trauma, child protection and community safety.

Domestic and family violence prevention workshop for allies

22 November, Sydney (NSW)

This event gives you the opportunity to learn to play an active role in preventing and responding to domestic and family violence in this workshop from the City of Sydney and the Women’s and Girls’ Emergency Centre. (This face-to-face training is by application only. It’s for residents or people volunteering, studying and working in the City of Sydney local area.)

Stop Domestic Violence Conference

23 - 25 November, Canberra (ACT)

This conference will bring together practitioners, researchers, advocates, government, legal and service system leaders to confront what safety actually requires: risk and lethality prevention, system accountability, culturally safe and inclusive responses and coordinated implementation at scale.

Applying Trauma-Capable, Psychodynamic Interventions with Men using Family Violence Masterclass

8 December, Online

This masterclass will support practitioners to challenge men’s narratives and create opportunities for men to understand their choices, triggers, and behaviour by utilising empathic, humanistic engagement techniques.

Domestic and Family Violence Response Training (DV-alert)

DV-alert provides training to help frontline workers who are not specifically focused on domestic and family violence. They will be equipped with knowledge and skills to help people who are experiencing, or at risk of domestic and family violence. Learn how to:

recognise the signs of domestic and family violence
respond confidently with appropriate care
refer effectively to support service

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If you or someone you know is experiencing violence or abuse, you can call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732, text 0458 737 732, online chat and video call via our website.