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Events, Webinars and Conferences

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

Overcoming Indigenous Family Violence Forum

27 - 29 May, Brisbane

This forum will bring together Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, leaders, and service providers to share knowledge, strengthen culturally appropriate responses, and develop solutions to prevent and address family violence.

Breaking the Hold: Strangulation Prevention and Response

23 - 24 June, Brisbane

This is Red Rose Foundation's 10th Anniversary conference, bringing together international and Australian experts committed to raising awareness of and enhancing responses to strangulation: an often hidden and potentially lethal form of domestic violence. 

Australian Elder Abuse Conference

27 - 29 July, Gold Coast

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. 

Wesnet 7th Technology Safety Summit

15 - 17 September, Brisbane

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

Indigenous Wellbeing Conference

12 - 13 October, Canberra

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

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.

Stop Domestic Violence Conference 

23 - 25 November, Canberra

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

Courses of interest:

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.