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DV‑alert & DV‑aware

DV‑alert & DV‑aware – Domestic and family violence response training 
 

Developed to increase community understanding and response capability around domestic and family violence, these programs help participants recognise the signs, respond safely and refer confidently. 

Suitable for community workers, educators, health professionals, frontline staff, workplace leaders and interested community members.  

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About the training

Domestic and Family Violence Response Training (DV-alert) is designed to build capacity in frontline workers within universal services for whom family violence is not a core function of their role. 

Learn how to: 

  • Recognise the signs of domestic and family violence 
  • Respond with appropriate care 
  • Refer effectively to support services 

 

We are committed to ending violence against women and their children,  dedicated to empowering frontline workers and volunteers to respond confidently to those in crisis. We deliver expert domestic violence response training with care and compassion in a safe space where workshop participants can learn, connect and share.  All DV-alert training is FREE, funded by the Department of Social Services and free for eligible frontline workers. 

 

Delivery of training is on behalf of Lifeline Australia RTO 88036 

Find below the different workshop streams 

Delivered virtually and in-person, learn the different signs and forms of abuse, and what to do if you know someone experiencing violence. Eligible for anyone 18 years and over and living in Australia. 

Delivered both in person and virtually gain an understanding of the complexities of domestic and family violence. Learn how to recognise the signs, how to respond safely and how to refer when necessary. Eligible for anyone 18 years and over and living in Australia. Students are welcomed. 

Delivered in person for frontline workers and volunteers (you will need a USI), 18 years and over and living in Australia. Learn how to recognise the signs of domestic violence, respond appropriately, and refer to support services. There are numerous 2-day streams, including: 

  • General 
  • Multicultural 
  • Working with Women with Disabilities 

Participants are then welcome to enrol online in order to work towards the nationally recognised unit of competency CHCDFV001 

If you have accomplished a 2-day in person or 3-part virtual DV-alert workshop or DV-alert eLearning, you are eligible to apply for a 1-day specialist workshop, these include: 

  • First Nations      
  • Gendered Violence in Diverse Communities 
  • Men who use Violence 
  • Multicultural 
  • Women with Disability 
  • Engaging with Interpreters 
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