Events and Webinars

Events, Webinars and Conferences

Upcoming domestic, family and sexual violence related conferences, events and webinars from around Australia are listed here for your information.

Australian Elder Abuse Conference

27 - 29 July, Gold Coast (QLD)

This conference is a national gathering of people who care deeply about creating a safer, more just future for older Australians. It’s a space where bold conversations are welcomed, living experiences are honoured and collaborative solutions are forged.

ACHIA NSW Aboriginal-led & Managed Women & Children's Refuge Summit 2026

19 - 20 August, Warwick Farm (NSW)

This conference is a powerful two‑day gathering to honour and uplift the transformational journeys of Aboriginal women and children who are emerging from crisis into safety, healing, and renewed strength.

2026 WA Women’s Health Conference

7 September, Perth (WA)

This one-day conference will bring together government, academia, frontline services, Aboriginal leaders, and lived experience advocates to explore equity-focused, intersectional approaches that ensure healthcare is inclusive, accessible, and responsive to the diverse realities of women’s lives.

AIFS Conference: Changing Families in Changing Times

9 - 11 September, Melbourne (VIC)

This conference brings together research excellence, lived experience and public leadership. Their keynote speakers will explore how families in Australia are navigating rapid social, technological and environmental change.

Domestic Violence NSW 2026 Conference

9 - 10 September, Surry Hills (NSW)

This conference is a space for the specialist domestic and family violence workforce to come together and strengthen our capacity to support victim-survivors across NSW.

Wesnet 7th Technology Safety Summit

15 - 17 September, Brisbane (QLD)

This summit brings together national and international experts on technology safety and gender-based violence.

Indigenous Wellbeing Conference

12 - 13 October, Canberra (ACT)

The Indigenous Wellbeing Conference has become a vital space for honest conversations, shared learning and practical action towards stronger social, emotional, cultural and community wellbeing.

International Freedom from Sexual Violence Summit

4 - 6 November, Melbourne (VIC)

The three-day event is hosted by Sexual Assault Services Victoria (SASVic), the peak body for Victoria's 19 specialist sexual assault and harmful sexual behaviour services.

Family Safety Summit

17 - 20 November, Darwin (NT)

This conference covers domestic and family violence prevention, justice responses, recovery, trauma, child protection and community safety.

Domestic and family violence prevention workshop for allies

22 November, Sydney (NSW)

This event gives you the opportunity to learn to play an active role in preventing and responding to domestic and family violence in this workshop from the City of Sydney and the Women’s and Girls’ Emergency Centre. (This face-to-face training is by application only. It’s for residents or people volunteering, studying and working in the City of Sydney local area.)

Stop Domestic Violence Conference

23 - 25 November, Canberra (ACT)

This conference will bring together practitioners, researchers, advocates, government, legal and service system leaders to confront what safety actually requires: risk and lethality prevention, system accountability, culturally safe and inclusive responses and coordinated implementation at scale.

Domestic and Family Violence Response Training (DV-alert)

DV-alert provides training to help frontline workers who are not specifically focused on domestic and family violence. They will be equipped with knowledge and skills to help people who are experiencing, or at risk of domestic and family violence. Learn how to:

recognise the signs of domestic and family violence
respond confidently with appropriate care
refer effectively to support service

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If you or someone you know is experiencing violence or abuse, you can call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732, text 0458 737 732, online chat and video call via our website.