Upcoming and Previous Webinars

Jan
29

DVO Masterclass Part 3 - DVOS, Parenting Disputes and Child Safety

DVO Masterclass – Empowering Frontline Workers

Sessions 1 and 2 covered the legal and practical foundations of Domestic Violence Orders (DVOs) and how frontline workers can support clients through the court process. Topics included what constitutes domestic and family violence, the purpose of the DFVP Act, types of DVOs, conditions and breaches, coercive control, and recent law changes. We also looked at court processes, supporting clients on court days, varying DVOs, identifying the person most in need of protection, and how children are considered in DVO matters.

Part 3: DVOs, Parenting Disputes & Child Safety

This session focuses on supporting clients where DVOs, family law and child protection intersect, with a strong emphasis on child safety.

🔎 We will cover:

  • DVOs and parenting disputes

  • Separation and DFV, including leaving safely with children

  • Safety options for children, including supervised contact

  • Withholding children for safety (with and without family law orders)

  • DFV, child protection and mandatory reporting

  • How legal systems work together

  • The role of support workers and the limits of legal information

📍 Who should attend?

Frontline and support workers assisting clients experiencing DFV, especially where children are involved.

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Domestic & Family Violence Masterclass Service - Empowering Frontline Workers Part 2
Jul
25

Domestic & Family Violence Masterclass Service - Empowering Frontline Workers Part 2

🔎 Understanding DVOs - Gain a comprehensive overview of DVOs, including:

✅ What constitutes domestic violence

✅ The purpose and principles of the DFVP Act

✅ Types of court-issued orders and consequences of breach

✅ Crafting effective DVO applications

✅ The nuances of conditions —including navigating exceptions
✅ A look at coercive control & new legislative changes 💡
Interactive Activity: Apply your learning in a hands-on session, working through a real-world scenario to complete a DVO application.

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Domestic & Family Violence Masterclass Service - Empowering Frontline Workers Part 1
Jul
11

Domestic & Family Violence Masterclass Service - Empowering Frontline Workers Part 1

🔎 Understanding DVOs - Gain a comprehensive overview of DVOs, including:

✅ What constitutes domestic violence

✅ The purpose and principles of the DFVP Act

✅ Types of court-issued orders and consequences of breach

✅ Crafting effective DVO applications

✅ The nuances of conditions —including navigating exceptions
✅ A look at coercive control & new legislative changes 💡
Interactive Activity: Apply your learning in a hands-on session, working through a real-world scenario to complete a DVO application.

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