Event description
Support, safety and social change
One in three Australian women and one in nine men have experienced physical violence at home, and one woman per week is killed by a current or former intimate partner.
This workshop is designed to help service providers and concerned community members identify the signs of abuse and provide appropriate responses and support.
Drawing on many years of research and providing evidence-based tools, this course helps participants understand the complex forms of domestic violence, recognise the signs and empowers them with the skills and resources to offer support.
Topics include:
- Understanding domestic violence:
facts and myths - Types of abuse
- Recognising the signs
- Barriers to leaving
- Safety information
- How to start a conversation
about violence and abuse - Practical ways to assist
- Responding in a crisis
- Community resources for further help
This course includes:
- Engaging, up-to-date materials.
- Take-home reference package and free online resources.
- All day catering and beverages - with dietary needs catered for.
- Post-course contacts for help and advice.
- Certificate of attendance.
PRICES
Standard |
$285
Corporate and Government
Non-Profit/ Individuals |
$185
Staff of non-profit organisations, micro-businesses with less than 5 staff and self-funded waged individuals
Concession |
$125
Concession Card Holders paying as individuals
SCHOLARSHIPS
We offer a small number of scholarships to those who would otherwise be unable to afford to attend. Scholarship recipients pay a nominal fee of $35 toward catering and materials. Click here to apply.
VENUE
Evolve Events
Suite 9, 150 Hay Street
Subiaco 6008
Click here for further details regarding parking, transport and location.
Our venue is wheelchair accessible, including toilets. However, if you have any special access needs or would like any support or adaptations to make learning easier for you, please let us know.