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What a privilege to speak at the Senior’s Action Group yesterday at the QE2 Centre in Geraldton! Our educator, Daphne, spoke to about 25 people about elder abuse, a very hidden and under-reported issue. Thanks to Pauline for inviting us and everyone who asked questions and shared their stories. If you need support for elder abuse, please call the Elder Abuse Helpline on 1300 724 679. #elderabuse #eldercare #ElderAbuseAwareness

This year’s International Women’s Day theme is March Forward: For ALL Women and Girls, which commemorates 30 years since 189 nations adopted the United Nations' Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action to achieve gender equality. Today is also a reminder that there is still work to be done to achieve gender equality. As a specialist FDV service, DVassist acknowledges the importance of achieving gender equality, which is core to the work we do. A conscious effort and collaboration are key to creating a future where equality is not just an aspiration but a reality. We wish you all a Happy International Women's Day #iwd #marchforward #internationalwomensday2025 #genderequality #LetsTalkGenderRoles

It was great to see so many participants at DVassist’s specialist family and domestic violence (FDV) training held this week in Kalgoorlie. FDV is complex, and it's essential that everyone who works alongside people experiencing FDV has the knowledge and skills to recognise and respond appropriately. Wednesday’s sessions focused on trauma and trauma-informed care and practice, and it was great to see the conversation on this important topic and how to put it into practice. We had wonderful conversations and shared experiences, and there was great networking among participants. We will be back in May and can’t wait to deliver more training! #ProfessionalDevelopment

DVassist will be in Kalgoorlie next week offering specialist FDV training on Tuesday and Wednesday. There are still spots available for the “Understanding trauma and trauma-informed responses to FDV”, a 3-hour training for practitioners and professionals working directly with clients experiencing FDV. The training focuses on trauma, its impacts, trauma responses and reactions, and best practice when providing support to victim-survivors. Bookings online via Humanitix or names to Ella at ceo@dvassist.org.au https://lnkd.in/d3Y_J5hP... #fdvtraining #traumainformed #domesticviolenceawareness

“Responding to victim-survivors experiencing FDV in crisis” is a short 90-minute training that will be delivered in Kalgoorlie next week. Anyone who works in a crisis service or with people impacted by FDV are encouraged to attend. Participants will gain knowledge of crisis intervention and techniques that support their clients in crisis. Further details are in the flyer. Bookings via Humanitix.

DVassist will be in Kalgoorlie next week to deliver training! “Foundations of trauma-informed care and practice” is a FREE 2-hour DVassist training that will be delivered in person in Kalgoorlie on Wednesday, 5th March 2025, from 9-11 am. Are the principles of trauma-informed care integrated throughout your practice and organisation? Are key changes needed in your current systems? This training explains trauma-informed care and practice (TICP) and why it is needed. It also explores the principles underpinning TICP. The training is more pitched for those who work in planning and developing trauma-informed programs and services. Please book via Humanitix (QR code is on the flyer) or contact Ella on ceo@dvassist.org.au for any queries. #traumainformed #domesticviolenceawareness #domesticviolenceprevention #training #ProfessionalDevelopment

DVassist attended the Community Service Expo in Mullewa yesterday! We were excited to meet and chat with the lovely locals and learn about the agencies who visit and what they offer in support and services. People were particularly interested in knowing more about DVassist's online FDV counselling and our professional in-person FDV training that we provide in regional, rural, and remote communities. We really enjoyed the friendly and warmness of everyone who attended today. Thank you to the Mullewa CRC for holding this event! #DomesticViolenceAwareness #domesticviolencecounselling #SupportLocalCommunities #Mullewa Community Resource Centre

DVassist is back in Kalgoorlie, offering five FREE family and domestic violence training workshops during the first week of March 2025! The first training we are offering is the DVassist Introduction to FDV. This is a core training for frontline workers in community services or those new in the FDV sector. FDV training enables frontline workers to make a significant difference in recognising, responding to and supporting those experiencing FDV. It also helps to create a safer community! Please book via Humanitix (QR code is on the flyer) or contact Ella on ceo@dvassist.org.au for any queries.  #domesticviolenceawareness #domesticviolenceprevention #training #ProfessionalDevelopment

DVassist is back in Kalgoorlie on March 4th and 5th, 2025, to deliver five FREE specialist family and domestic violence (FDV) training workshops. These workshops are for professionals, practitioners, and frontline personnel who work alongside adult and child victim-survivors of FDV in their work roles. Three new workshops are on offer, developed as a result of identified needs by Kalgoorlie service providers. Please go to Humanitix for further details and to book the training workshops or contact ceo@dvassist.org.au https://lnkd.in/gc7_MNz8

Our final video with our New Years actions for 2025 talks about challenging gender stereotypes and biases. What can you do and say to challenge gender stereotypes? #letstalkgenderroles #genderequality #challengestereotypes