For more information and to register, see the Roadshow events page.

MSD are running 15 workshops across Aotearoa to discuss Wāhine and Tamariki Support Services — the future direction of MSD-funded Family Violence Response services.

This roadshow is a chance for the family violence sector and people with experience in working with women who are victims/survivors of family violence, to meet and engage with the MSD team behind the project.

For all queries, please contact the organiser.

For more information and to register, see the Roadshow events page.

MSD are running 15 workshops across Aotearoa to discuss Wāhine and Tamariki Support Services — the future direction of MSD-funded Family Violence Response services.

This roadshow is a chance for the family violence sector and people with experience in working with women who are victims/survivors of family violence, to meet and engage with the MSD team behind the project.

For all queries, please contact the organiser.

For more information and to register for a workshop, see the event page.

Ordinary Wonders is a FREE collaborative community storytelling and visual arts exhibition, where everyday memories are transformed into original works of art, proudly brought to you by Hikitia! Te Tauihu, in partnership with Tāwera and Hiwa.

More than an art exhibition, Ordinary Wonders makes visible the protective factors that help prevent family violence, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse before harm occurs.

Community members have shared personal stories about ordinary moments that helped them feel happy, safe, cared for, connected, or like they belonged.

Each story has been paired with a local artist, who has created an original artwork inspired by that memory. Together, these stories and artworks celebrate the people, relationships, and places that help shape safe, connected, and thriving communities.

Programme of Events:

Alongside the exhibition, featuring, more than 80 artworks, there is a four-week programme of workshops, performances, conversations, films, and creative experiences exploring connection, relationships, and community wellbeing.

Explore the full programme and register for events by following this link: Ordinary Wonders Programme. Some artists and storytellers will be present, and may choose to share their experiences, while others have chosen to remain anonymous.

Please direct all queries to the organisers.

For more information and to register for a workshop, see the event page.

Ordinary Wonders is a FREE collaborative community storytelling and visual arts exhibition, where everyday memories are transformed into original works of art, proudly brought to you by Hikitia! Te Tauihu, in partnership with Tāwera and Hiwa.

More than an art exhibition, Ordinary Wonders makes visible the protective factors that help prevent family violence, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse before harm occurs.

Community members have shared personal stories about ordinary moments that helped them feel happy, safe, cared for, connected, or like they belonged.

Each story has been paired with a local artist, who has created an original artwork inspired by that memory. Together, these stories and artworks celebrate the people, relationships, and places that help shape safe, connected, and thriving communities.

Programme of Events:

Alongside the exhibition, featuring, more than 80 artworks, there is a four-week programme of workshops, performances, conversations, films, and creative experiences exploring connection, relationships, and community wellbeing.

Explore the full programme and register for events by following this link: Ordinary Wonders Programme. Some artists and storytellers will be present, and may choose to share their experiences, while others have chosen to remain anonymous.

Please direct all queries to the organisers.

For more information and to register, see the event page.

In this webinar, Dr. Chris Ferguson will draw upon the available evidence to explore why alarming narratives about youth and media gain traction, and how they shape public opinion and policy responses, including social media bans. This webinar is a critical reflection on the evidence behind these claims, as well as the broader social and cultural forces that sustain them

For all questions, please contact the organiser: wdobud@csu.edu.au

For more information and to register, see the event page.

In this webinar, Dr. Chris Ferguson will draw upon the available evidence to explore why alarming narratives about youth and media gain traction, and how they shape public opinion and policy responses, including social media bans. This webinar is a critical reflection on the evidence behind these claims, as well as the broader social and cultural forces that sustain them

For all questions, please contact the organiser: wdobud@csu.edu.au

For more information and to register, visit the event page.

This training is designed for practitioners with experience working alongside people who are experiencing family violence. Building on the concepts of entrapment and response-based practice introduced in Levels 1 and 2, Level 3 focuses on resistance.

This training addresses the most challenging parts of advocacy and will enhance participants' skills to support systemic responses such as coordinating multi-agency responses, building community alliances, and utilising information sharing.

Throughout the day, the training will emphasise situating people within their wider contexts – as parents, as youth experiencing family violence, and as members of family, whānau, and community and the responsibilities and expectations that come with that.

Learning Objectives:

• Further develop an understanding regarding concepts of coercive control, entrapment and resistance which inform a response-based approach.
• Explore advocacy against intersectionality and oppression and examine the intersection of mental health, substance misuse and family violence.

For all queries about Shine's training, contact trainer@2shine.org.nz.

For more information and to register, visit the event page.

This training is designed for practitioners with experience working alongside people who are experiencing family violence. Building on the concepts of entrapment and response-based practice introduced in Levels 1 and 2, Level 3 focuses on resistance.

This training addresses the most challenging parts of advocacy and will enhance participants' skills to support systemic responses such as coordinating multi-agency responses, building community alliances, and utilising information sharing.

Throughout the day, the training will emphasise situating people within their wider contexts – as parents, as youth experiencing family violence, and as members of family, whānau, and community and the responsibilities and expectations that come with that.

Learning Objectives:

• Further develop an understanding regarding concepts of coercive control, entrapment and resistance which inform a response-based approach.
• Explore advocacy against intersectionality and oppression and examine the intersection of mental health, substance misuse and family violence.

For all queries about Shine's training, contact trainer@2shine.org.nz.

For more information and to register, visit the event page.

This webinar explores how changes to the Total Mobility Scheme (TMS) during a cost-of-living crisis impacts disabled people in Aotearoa.

Access Matters Aotearoa will bring together disabled people, transport providers, policymakers, service organisations, and community representatives to explore the real-world impacts of these challenges. The discussion will examine issues such as changes to the TMS, increasing fuel and transport costs, and the effects these have on everyday life, employment opportunities, healthcare access, and social connection. 

For all queries, contact the organiser at info@accessmatters.org.nz.

For more information and to register, visit the event page.

This webinar explores how changes to the Total Mobility Scheme (TMS) during a cost-of-living crisis impacts disabled people in Aotearoa.

Access Matters Aotearoa will bring together disabled people, transport providers, policymakers, service organisations, and community representatives to explore the real-world impacts of these challenges. The discussion will examine issues such as changes to the TMS, increasing fuel and transport costs, and the effects these have on everyday life, employment opportunities, healthcare access, and social connection. 

For all queries, contact the organiser at info@accessmatters.org.nz.

For more information and to register, visit the ECLIPSE event page.

ECLIPSE's Foundational Family Violence 101: Dynamics, Indicators and Impacts training aims to grow attendees understanding of the dynamics of family violence and how it impacts on individuals and whānau.

Course outcomes:

• Become introduced to key concepts of family violence
• Have a greater understanding of the risk factors and dynamics of family violence
• Develop insight into the short and long term impacts of family violence on victims, children, and whānau
• Learn more about legislation and orders relating to family violence, including the Family Violence Act 2018, Domestic Violence Victims Protection Act 2018, and the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989
• Grow in awareness and knowledge of the dynamics of family violence and how to respond in a more empathetic manner.

For question, contact the organiser.

For more information and to register, visit the ECLIPSE event page.

ECLIPSE's Foundational Family Violence 101: Dynamics, Indicators and Impacts training aims to grow attendees understanding of the dynamics of family violence and how it impacts on individuals and whānau.

Course outcomes:

• Become introduced to key concepts of family violence
• Have a greater understanding of the risk factors and dynamics of family violence
• Develop insight into the short and long term impacts of family violence on victims, children, and whānau
• Learn more about legislation and orders relating to family violence, including the Family Violence Act 2018, Domestic Violence Victims Protection Act 2018, and the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989
• Grow in awareness and knowledge of the dynamics of family violence and how to respond in a more empathetic manner.

For question, contact the organiser.

For more information and to register, see event page.

This webinar explores both the benefits and risks of recommender algorithms and offers practical strategies to help educators and youth-serving professionals to support young people with algorithmic literacy to build more positive and safer online feeds.

Exploring a series of de-identified case studies, the attendees will learn about:

• The role of algorithms and recommender systems in shaping online experiences, influence emotions and reinforce gendered stereotypes
• How platforms keep young people engaged, and the risks of harmful content and prolonged exposure
• Strategies to help young people understand how content is chosen for them, and how to build more positive and safe online feeds

Please direct all queries to the organiser.

For more information and to register, see event page.

This webinar explores both the benefits and risks of recommender algorithms and offers practical strategies to help educators and youth-serving professionals to support young people with algorithmic literacy to build more positive and safer online feeds.

Exploring a series of de-identified case studies, the attendees will learn about:

• The role of algorithms and recommender systems in shaping online experiences, influence emotions and reinforce gendered stereotypes
• How platforms keep young people engaged, and the risks of harmful content and prolonged exposure
• Strategies to help young people understand how content is chosen for them, and how to build more positive and safe online feeds

Please direct all queries to the organiser.

For more information and to register, see the event sign-up page.

In this webinar, Taitu'uga Rokeni Tofaeono and Dr Analosa Veukiso-Ulugia will present on Pacific sexual health and wellbeing through the lenses of community, research, and practice. Drawing on their respective experiences in community development, therapeutic practice, and Pacific health research, they will share reflections on current issues, emerging priorities, and what they are learning from their work with Pacific communities. The session aims to foster discussion about how community perspectives, research evidence, and practice experience can inform approaches to supporting Pacific wellbeing in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Please direct all questions to the organiser: ragnar.anderson@sexualwellbeing.org.nz.

For more information and to register, see the event sign-up page.

In this webinar, Taitu'uga Rokeni Tofaeono and Dr Analosa Veukiso-Ulugia will present on Pacific sexual health and wellbeing through the lenses of community, research, and practice. Drawing on their respective experiences in community development, therapeutic practice, and Pacific health research, they will share reflections on current issues, emerging priorities, and what they are learning from their work with Pacific communities. The session aims to foster discussion about how community perspectives, research evidence, and practice experience can inform approaches to supporting Pacific wellbeing in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Please direct all questions to the organiser: ragnar.anderson@sexualwellbeing.org.nz.

For more information and to register, please visit the event page.

The Practitioner-Victim Insight Concept (PVIC) is ECLIPSE's practice model developed through lived and practice experience. PVIC raises awareness of coercive control as an overarching family violence tactic.

In this course, attendees will:

• Obtain a deeper understanding of ECLIPSE's Practitioner-Victim Insight Concept
• Develop knowledge of resistance strategies and how victims resist coercive control and family violence every day
• Understand the importance of self-determination strategies, dignity-enhancing practice, and empathetic connection as steps to a healing pathway
• Grow in awareness and knowledge of the guidelines for identifying and navigating coercive control as an overarching family violence tactic
• Be provided with practice tools and guidelines developed by victim-survivors and are embedded with and informed by the voice of lived experience of family violence.

Please direct all queries to the organisers.

For more information and to register, please visit the event page.

The Practitioner-Victim Insight Concept (PVIC) is ECLIPSE's practice model developed through lived and practice experience. PVIC raises awareness of coercive control as an overarching family violence tactic.

In this course, attendees will:

• Obtain a deeper understanding of ECLIPSE's Practitioner-Victim Insight Concept
• Develop knowledge of resistance strategies and how victims resist coercive control and family violence every day
• Understand the importance of self-determination strategies, dignity-enhancing practice, and empathetic connection as steps to a healing pathway
• Grow in awareness and knowledge of the guidelines for identifying and navigating coercive control as an overarching family violence tactic
• Be provided with practice tools and guidelines developed by victim-survivors and are embedded with and informed by the voice of lived experience of family violence.

Please direct all queries to the organisers.

To learn more and to register, visit Safeguarding Children's training calendar.

This training is intended as an introduction or refresher to the essentials of safeguarding and child protection. Attendees will gain an understanding of the impact of child abuse and neglect, including family violence and sexual violence, along with the knowledge of what to do to prevent and minimise the risk of harm to children and young people, tamariki and rangatahi. Attendees will gain confidence in the actions they need to take when worried about a child or young person.

Please direct all enquiries to the organiser.

To learn more and to register, visit Safeguarding Children's training calendar.

This training is intended as an introduction or refresher to the essentials of safeguarding and child protection. Attendees will gain an understanding of the impact of child abuse and neglect, including family violence and sexual violence, along with the knowledge of what to do to prevent and minimise the risk of harm to children and young people, tamariki and rangatahi. Attendees will gain confidence in the actions they need to take when worried about a child or young person.

Please direct all enquiries to the organiser.

For more information and to register, visit the event page.

This interactive, online training module will assist professionals to effectively identify, understand and resist invitations to collude with men who use family violence.

Participants who attend this training will be able to:

• Explain the causes, mechanisms, and purpose of family violence
• Explore perpetrator accountability
• Identify core beliefs held by men who use violence
• Identify 'smoke screens' used to conceal violence
• Use invitational approaches to build rapport and enhance reflection
• Understand the nature of collusion and how to resist invitations to collude
• Examine shame and values
• Motivate change and referral readiness
• Understand safety planning and referral pathways

Anchor Collective offer all of their specialist Family Violence training packages to organisations on a fee-for-service basis, both online and in-person, across Australia and Aotearoa.

For questions related to this training or their fee-for-service training options, please contact the organisers directly: resisting.collusion@gmail.com.

For more information and to register, visit the event page.

This interactive, online training module will assist professionals to effectively identify, understand and resist invitations to collude with men who use family violence.

Participants who attend this training will be able to:

• Explain the causes, mechanisms, and purpose of family violence
• Explore perpetrator accountability
• Identify core beliefs held by men who use violence
• Identify 'smoke screens' used to conceal violence
• Use invitational approaches to build rapport and enhance reflection
• Understand the nature of collusion and how to resist invitations to collude
• Examine shame and values
• Motivate change and referral readiness
• Understand safety planning and referral pathways

Anchor Collective offer all of their specialist Family Violence training packages to organisations on a fee-for-service basis, both online and in-person, across Australia and Aotearoa.

For questions related to this training or their fee-for-service training options, please contact the organisers directly: resisting.collusion@gmail.com.

For more information and to register, visit the event page.

This webinar is designed to raise awareness and deepen understanding of child protection issues specific to early childhood education in Aotearoa. Participants will gain essential knowledge and practical guidance to help safeguard children and respond appropriately to concerns.

Key topics include:

• The context and prevalence of child abuse in New Zealand
• Risk factors associated with early childhood
• Recognising signs and indicators of abuse
• Responding sensitively and effectively to a child’s disclosure
• What to expect when reporting abuse to statutory agencies

This session is ideal for anyone working in early childhood education, including centre managers, teachers, and support staff.

For all queries, please contact the organiser.

For more information and to register, visit the event page.

This webinar is designed to raise awareness and deepen understanding of child protection issues specific to early childhood education in Aotearoa. Participants will gain essential knowledge and practical guidance to help safeguard children and respond appropriately to concerns.

Key topics include:

• The context and prevalence of child abuse in New Zealand
• Risk factors associated with early childhood
• Recognising signs and indicators of abuse
• Responding sensitively and effectively to a child’s disclosure
• What to expect when reporting abuse to statutory agencies

This session is ideal for anyone working in early childhood education, including centre managers, teachers, and support staff.

For all queries, please contact the organiser.