Recognise Respond Refer & Impact on Children and Young People (2 & 3 day training package)

Professional Development Opportunity

Cairns Regional Domestic Violence Service (CRDVS) are offering a two-day or three-day training on domestic and family violence and its impact on children and young people, in Cairns.

Whether you work with victim-survivors, children or families who have experienced domestic and family violence or perpetrators of DFV this training offers comprehensive information and content that explores how victim-survivors and children experience and are affected by domestic and family violence.

Module 1: Recognising & Responding to Domestic & Family Violence (2 days)

• Explore the gendered nature, dynamics, signs, and patterns of domestic and family violence
• Unpack common myths about DFV and challenge the attitudes that support DFV against women and children.
• Explore high-risk indicators and increase knowledge of the dynamics of safety planning within the scope of your role.
• Deconstruct some of the common myths and beliefs held by perpetrators that support their use of violence against the women and children in their lives.
• Provide a trauma-informed response to adults who have experienced domestic.
• Examine Qld Domestic and Family Violence legislation
• Identify local support services and appropriate referrals

Module 2: The Effects of Domestic & Family Violence on Children & Young People (1 day)

• Explore how children and young people adapt and navigate through DFV.
• Identify safe and suitable supports and referral pathways
• Explore how children and young people experience DFV and its impact on attachment and development
• Explore the impact of DFV on parenting and the parent/child relationship.

Important Information:

• CRDVS reserves the right to cancel or change courses if deemed necessary, including where there are too few applicants for a particular program.
• CRDVS may limit the number of staff from a single organisation due to the number of places available and interest of the community.
• Ticket sales are final. Refunds are not guaranteed.
• Training is catered. CRDVS will make every effort to cater to most dietary requirements.
• Module 2 cannot be completed without prior completion of Module 1. Please contact the Community Educator if you have completed Module 1 or similar previously.
• If your organisation has 5 or more staff wanting to attend please contact CRDVS to discuss a tailored training package.

Date, Time and Location Information:

Module 1: Recognising & Responding to Domestic and Family Violence (2 days)

Date: Wednesday 27th & Thursday 28th September 2023

Time: 9am – 4:30pm

Location: Cairns Disaster Coordination Centre - 61 Windarra St, Woree Qld 4868

Module 2: The effects of DFV on children and young people (1 day)

Date: Thursday 5th October 2023

Time: 9am – 4:30pm

Location: Cairns Disaster Coordination Centre - 61 Windarra St, Woree Q 4868



For more information, please contact Colleen at CRDVS on 4033 6100 or email commed@dvcairns.org