This training is open to any professional in the Mallee region who responds to family violence.

Training coordinated by the Mallee Family Violence Executive (MFVE) and delivered by an independent trainer employed by the MFVE.

Explore how to contribute to risk assessment and collaborate for ongoing risk management through respectful and sensitive engagement with victim survivors, information sharing, referral and secondary consultation.

This is not risk assessment training, but forms an integral component of the MARAM suite of training for professionals responding to family violence.

DATE: Monday October 12, 2026

Before attending, all participants are required to:

• Read:

Family Violence Multi-Agency Risk Assessment and Management Framework: Foundation Knowledge

• Watch:

Helping end family violence – the Information Sharing Schemes and MARAM

and

Let's change the story - violence against women in Australia

Please note: Each participant will require a computer, mic and webcam to participate in this training. It is recommended that each participant use an individual device when participating in this training.

Venue: Teams - Participants will receive calendar invites with Teams link from Donna Strong - Principal Strategic Advisor MFVE.

Cost: Free

Places are limited. Please advise Donna Strong on 0408 106 286 or email donnas@msau-mdvs.org.au asap if you are no longer able to attend the training once you are registered, so that the place can be offered to someone on our waiting list.

What are the learning outcomes for this training?

Participants who attend the training will be able to:

• Describe the MARAM Framework including responsibilities that drive collaborative practice across the service system

• Apply the four elements of structured professional judgement to their practice

• Outline now information sharing can enhance collaborative practice

• Outline their responsibilities under the MARAM and Information Sharing Schemes

• Describe what collaborative practice is and differentiate between practice, organisational and system enablers

• Apply intersectionality to enhance practice by examining personal privileges and oppressions

• Explain how to use collaborative practice to maintain perpetrator visibility

• Apply knowledge of evidence based risk factors

• Plan strategies to ensure a safe and respectful environment for all victim survivors including children

• Develop a collaborative risk management plan

• Implement effective processes for secondary consultation and referral within the local service system.

Further information about the training:

What if I can't go to both sessions? It is a requirement that you attend both sessions. Be sure to book when you know you can make it to the whole training.

If something unexpected comes up and you can no longer attend the second part of the training, please contact donnas@msau-mdvs.org.au to book into another session.

Where will I find the link to join the session? You will be sent an email prior to the session with your Teams link and other documents required for the training.

Am I eligible for this training? This training is tailored to workers in the Mallee region.

How will I know if my registration has been confirmed? Your registration is confirmed once you have received a confirmation email. If you do not receive your email, please check your spam folder. If you have problems using Eventbrite to register, please contact donnas@msau-mdvs.org.au

The session is booked out. What should I do now? We encourage you to add your name to the waiting list. If a place becomes available, you will receive an email inviting you to register. Please note, you will have a limited time to respond to this offer before the place is offered to the next person on the waiting list.

This training looks at the use of Information Sharing Schemes as an enabler of collaborative practice. You will get the most out of this session if you are familiar with the Information Sharing on-line training modules, which can be found via the link below. https://www.vic.gov.au/information-sharing-schemes-and-the-maram-framework

Contact details

Please contact Donna Strong, MFVE Principal Strategic Advisor at donnas@msau-mdvs.org.au if you have any questions or require further information about this training.

Contact the host of MARAM Collaborative Practice Training - October 12 2026