This interactive, online training module will assist professionals to effectively identify, understand and resist invitations to collude with men who use family violence.

Date: Tuesday 24 February 2026

Time: 9:30am - 3:30pm (Please log in at 9:20am for 9:30am admission)

Venue: Online (zoom details will be provided)

Queries: If you have any specific questions about the training, please contact resisting.collusion@gmail.com

Please note: You will need a computer, microphone and webcam to participate in this training.

Information about the training

Who delivers the training?

The training is Facilitated by Ada Conroy and Kelly Finch - Training and Framework Specialists.

Resisting Collusion with Men Who use Intimate Partner Violence was originally created on behalf of Women’s Health in the North (WHIN) by Ada Conroy and then further updated by Ada and Kelly Finch. Both Ada and Kelly each have over 20 years’ experience and knowledge in the sector, including as Men’s Behaviour Change Facilitators. They are passionate about creating an engaging and safe learning environment.

How is the training delivered?

The training is delivered online via zoom with a maximum of 30 participants per session. It has been designed to be interactive, and includes large group discussion, small group breakout room activities, PowerPoint presentation slides, case studies (for practical application of learning) and trainer demonstration videos. The training is aligned with adult learning principles, as well as the MARAM Framework.

Each participant will receive a Participant Guide Book to support their learning throughout the day, along with other online resources.

Are there any prerequisites for attending the training?

It is a requirement that professionals attending this training already have a good understanding of the dynamics of family violence, through previous and recent (within the last 2 years) training, such as Multi-Agency Risk Assessment and Management (MARAM) or equivalent if working outside of Victoria. It is also recommended that all participants watch the Introduction to Family Violence Response webinar (60 minutes) featuring Ada Conroy.

Who is this training for?

The training is open to any professional who may interact with men who use intimate partner violence, but where the focus of their practice is not behaviour change work specifically. Family violence professionals who support and respond to victim survivors are also welcome to attend.

Below is a list of some of the practitioners who have attended and benefited from this training:

Child protection practitioners
Child and family welfare practitioners
Justice & Community Safety practitioners
Mental health practitioners
Drug / alcohol practitioners
Specialist family violence practitioners (adult and child victim survivors)
Youth work practitioners
Counsellors and psychologists
Disability support practitioners
Housing / homelessness practitioners
Community health practitioners
Community Legal Centres

What if the session is fully booked?

We encourage you to add your name to the waitlist and if a place becomes available it will be offered to you. We may also contact you to let you know about future training dates so that you don’t miss out.

Cancellations

Registration fees are refundable up until 7 days before the training. After this time, you may be able to transfer your ticket to another person should you no longer be able to attend. In this case, please email us resisting.collusion@gmail.com

Your information

We may contact you via email to let you know about future training. If you would prefer us to not contact you again please email resisting.collusion@gmail.com

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