Professionals

1800RESPECT provides information and resources for professionals who support people impacted by domestic, family and sexual violence. For support, you can call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732, text 0458 737 732 or visit our website for online chat and video call services:

Available 24/7: Call, text or online chat
Available 9am-midnight AEST, 7 days a week: Video call (no appointment needed)

Our Professionals content includes risk assessment frameworks and tools, resources for inclusive practice and a library of professional case studies and webinars.

Frontline Workers: how you respond can make a difference

Responding to Domestic Violence presented by Rosie Batty

Professionals information

Introduction to responding to people who have been impacted by domestic, family and sexual violence

How you respond to someone who has been impacted by violence can make a big difference to their recovery. The are a range of providers who offer training in how to respond to sexual, domestic and family violence.

Inclusive practice

Inclusive practice means thinking about all of the things that may create barriers to accessing support for people experiencing sexual assault, domestic or family violence.

Resources and tools

These resources and tools can be used by workers in all sectors who may come into contact with people who have experienced sexual assault, domestic and family violence.

Training and professional development

Our website provides an overview of the level of training about sexual assault and domestic and family violence that workers should access depending on their role and professional background.

Leadership and management

Whether an employee is experiencing sexual, domestic or family violence themselves, or is supporting those who are, there are things managers and workplaces can do to respond appropriately, provide support and refer to support services.

Case studies and articles

Events and Webinars

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

Work-induced stress and vicarious trauma

Work that involves supporting people through difficult times can be highly rewarding - it can also be very exhausting. The stress and demands of this type of work can become overwhelming and can result in work-induced stress and trauma.