Foundations of Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) Work Practices (Cairns)

Given the prevalence of domestic and family violence across Australia, the need for contemporary foundational training to support workers is essential.  

This workshop will provide introductory and foundational level of information of how to recognise and respond to DFV sensitively and appropriately. Completing the workshop will also build your understanding and acknowledgement of:   

• Gender inequality and its relationship to DFV   
• Work practices that consider trauma-informed principles   
• The impacts of health and wellbeing for DFV victims/survivors   
• Intersectionality, victim/survivor experiences and sensitivity in responding to DFV   
• Prioritisation of physical, cultural, and emotional safety   
• Workplace limitations, worker boundaries and WHS   

The new Domestic and family violence services Practice principles, standards, and guidance   

Feedback from previous DFV Foundations   

• "Thank you for putting on such an informative and interesting training session. I really enjoyed it and will be recommending it to others." 
• "As someone who has just started learning about gendered violence, I found many aspects of the seminars have had a significant impact on how I am thinking about the nature of gendered violence, how cyclical it can often be, and what this means for different and diverse communities. It has made me especially determined to explore and address these issues in rural and remote communities, communities of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and Indigenous communities." 

Learning Outcomes:  

1. Recognise the social, economic, political, and historical contexts of DFV. 
2. Review work practices when recognising and responding to DFV. 
3. Identify work health and safety considerations when recognising and responding to DFV. These learning outcomes are based on the principles of safety, respect, access and equity, human rights, intersectionality, social justice, empowerment, and accountability. 

Event Details:

Dates: Tuesday 18 October and Wednesday 19 October 2022
Time: 9:30am - 2:30pm (AEST - Queensland Time) both days
Location: Terrace Room, DoubleTree by Hilton Cairns, 121-123 Esplanade, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia

Please note this training is delivered over two half day sessions. Participants should attend both sessions 

Who should attend

Practitioners across the service types of the target group would benefit from this training as it provides a foundational understanding of domestic violence practice. 

About the facilitators

Elizabeth Boardman (Liz)

Liz Boardman has spent over 15 years working directly with women and children who have experienced gender-based violence in Southeast Queensland and in the United Kingdom. In 2019 she was excited to transition to QCDFVR to take on a new role supporting practitioners within the sector through facilitating Communities of Practice and upskilling generalist practitioners through training.

Liz’s years working as a domestic violence advocate in Queensland equipped her with a thorough and practical knowledge of the challenges Queensland women, children, and families face. She looks forward to applying this knowledge and developing her research skills within the dedicated QCDFVR team.

Jasmine Brady  

Jasmine was born in Brisbane but has lived most of her adult life in Gimuy (Cairns). Jasmine is wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Jasmine is Aboriginal and Scottish descent.   

Jasmine has a Masters in Narrative Therapy & Community Work and has worked in community services and the Social-Emotional Wellbeing field for over 30 years. She has been a counsellor for 22 years.  

She is currently working as a First Nations Engagement Worker at Cairns Regional Domestic Violence Service and a counsellor with the Red Rose Foundation.  Jasmine is very passionate about supporting those who have or are experienced domestic and family violence and also suicide prevention for First Nations people. She loves meeting new people and learning new skills.