2-Day Foundations Workshop
This 2-Day Foundations Workshop is offered at no cost to help frontline workers recognise the signs of domestic and family violence, and know what to do next. This workshop is the first step in DV-alert's Assessment Pathway, preparing learners for further training and leading to a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment.
What you will learn
This workshop covers the nature and scope, patterns and impacts of domestic and family violence, what to consider for diverse groups, communication skills, safety planning, referral pathways and more.
By the end of the workshop, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to:
- Identify and respond to the needs of clients who may be experiencing domestic and family violence
- Respond appropriately and how to refer clients to appropriate services and support
Who should attend?
This workshop is ideal for frontline workers in health, allied health, education, and community services sectors, as well as anyone who works or volunteers in a role where they may come into contact with people experiencing domestic and family violence.
Why attend?
By attending the workshop, you will be able to:
- build knowledge and skills to become a confident first responder to domestic and family violence
- learn from highly skilled, experienced DV-alert trainers
- network and share insights with other frontline workers in the community
- contribute to the Federal Government’s mission towards ending violence against women and children within one generation.
Assessment Pathway
The 2-Day Foundations Workshop is the first step in our Assessment Pathway, designed for frontline workers who want to deepen their knowledge and skills in responding to domestic and family violence.
Once you complete the 2-Day Foundations Workshop, you can continue your learning journey through our 1-day focused workshops, which offer in-depth training on specific topics such as:
- First Nations
- Gendered Violence in Diverse Communities
- Men who use Violence
- Multicultural
- Women with Disability
Upon completing the eLearning Foundations, 2-Day Foundations Workshop and one of the focused workshops, you are eligible to enrol in the Assessments. After successfully completing each component of the Assessment Pathway, you’ll receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for the unit of competency CHCDFV001: Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence. To find out more about this unit, click here or go to training.gov.au.
Eligibility and fees
Learners must have a Unique Student Identifier to enrol in the workshop.
For full details about eligibility and costs, please click Here.
How to apply
If you need more information first, please review our Pre-enrolment Course Information and RTO Compliance Manual.
Support
Financial assistance is available to help with travel reimbursement and staff backfill for those who attend 2-Day Foundations Workshop or 1-day focused workshops. Click Here for more details.
If you have any questions or need assistance with the application, please contact us.
Hear from past learners
“Attending the 2-Day Foundations Workshop was an enlightening and empowering experience. I feel more equipped to create positive change and support a person undergoing DV even in a limited capacity as a frontline worker. I am grateful for the valuable insights gained and the potential to make a difference.”
— DV-alert past learner