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.

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

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.

​Course facilitator:

• Debbs Murray was a victim of serious family violence and harm. Upon navigating a pathway to a life free from violence, she has dedicated her career to the family violence sector.

For question, contact the organiser.

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.

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

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.

​Course facilitator:

• Debbs Murray was a victim of serious family violence and harm. Upon navigating a pathway to a life free from violence, she has dedicated her career to the family violence sector.

For question, contact the organiser.

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

Prerequisite: Level 1 Introductory Training or relevant on the job knowledge or experience.

Using case-based learning, attendees will learn how to make in-depth risk assessments and develop safe strategies and plans to provide effective and useful support mechanisms to people experiencing family violence.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand Response-based practice (RBP) as an approach to engagement with clients
• Explore the complexity of risk and how to make accurate assessments
• Develop ways of tailored safety strategising that provide effective and useful support to people experiencing violence.

For any queries about training, contact trainer@2shine.org.nz.

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

Prerequisite: Level 1 Introductory Training or relevant on the job knowledge or experience.

Using case-based learning, attendees will learn how to make in-depth risk assessments and develop safe strategies and plans to provide effective and useful support mechanisms to people experiencing family violence.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand Response-based practice (RBP) as an approach to engagement with clients
• Explore the complexity of risk and how to make accurate assessments
• Develop ways of tailored safety strategising that provide effective and useful support to people experiencing violence.

For any queries about training, contact trainer@2shine.org.nz.

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

This series will offer an overview of the knowledge needed to strengthen trauma-informed practice and consider the implications with different age groups including children, rangatahi, and adults. There will be a strong focus on practice within the Aotearoa context including attention to the cultural dimension of trauma and trauma-informed practice.

This training is spread across 3 dates:

Part 1 - Thursday 1 May 2025 9am-1pm

• Brief overview of trauma-informed practice
• Knowledge base for trauma-informed practice
• Skills to support trauma-informed practice
• Practice implications when working with different age group

Part 2 - Friday 2 May 2025 9am-12pm (may finish earlier)

• Self care
• Trauma-informed organisations and systems

Part 3 Follow-up session - Friday 16 May 9am-10:30am

• Challenges of implementing trauma-informed practice
• Strategies to support implementation

Facilitator:

Dr. Nicola Atwool is a former Associate Professor in the Social and Community Work Programme at the University of Otago.

Please direct all inquiries to the organiser.

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

This series will offer an overview of the knowledge needed to strengthen trauma-informed practice and consider the implications with different age groups including children, rangatahi, and adults. There will be a strong focus on practice within the Aotearoa context including attention to the cultural dimension of trauma and trauma-informed practice.

This training is spread across 3 dates:

Part 1 - Thursday 1 May 2025 9am-1pm

• Brief overview of trauma-informed practice
• Knowledge base for trauma-informed practice
• Skills to support trauma-informed practice
• Practice implications when working with different age group

Part 2 - Friday 2 May 2025 9am-12pm (may finish earlier)

• Self care
• Trauma-informed organisations and systems

Part 3 Follow-up session - Friday 16 May 9am-10:30am

• Challenges of implementing trauma-informed practice
• Strategies to support implementation

Facilitator:

Dr. Nicola Atwool is a former Associate Professor in the Social and Community Work Programme at the University of Otago.

Please direct all inquiries to the organiser.

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

The theme of the 2025 ANROWS conference is "to centre children and young people at the heart of the work to end domestic, family and sexual violence."

At ANROWS Conference 2025, Policymakers, service providers, practitioners, researchers and advocates will come together to listen to young voices, learn from their lived experiences, and act boldly to integrate their perspectives into policies, practices and systems.

Please direct all enquiries to the organisers at: conference@anrows.org.au.

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

The theme of the 2025 ANROWS conference is "to centre children and young people at the heart of the work to end domestic, family and sexual violence."

At ANROWS Conference 2025, Policymakers, service providers, practitioners, researchers and advocates will come together to listen to young voices, learn from their lived experiences, and act boldly to integrate their perspectives into policies, practices and systems.

Please direct all enquiries to the organisers at: conference@anrows.org.au.

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

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

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

For questions, please contact the organisers directly: resisting.collusion@gmail.com.

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

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

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

For questions, please contact the organisers directly: resisting.collusion@gmail.com.

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

In this training, Tautoko Mai will be delivering an introduction to sexual violence workshop. This is suitable for those wanting to update and refresh their knowledge and understanding of this sensitive topic and feel it would be relevant to their role. This includes social workers, counsellors, teachers, health workers, community agencies and those working specifically in the sexual violence and family violence sector.

Any queries, please contact: admin@tautokomai.co.nz.

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

In this training, Tautoko Mai will be delivering an introduction to sexual violence workshop. This is suitable for those wanting to update and refresh their knowledge and understanding of this sensitive topic and feel it would be relevant to their role. This includes social workers, counsellors, teachers, health workers, community agencies and those working specifically in the sexual violence and family violence sector.

Any queries, please contact: admin@tautokomai.co.nz.

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

The 2025 He Pounga Waihoe Nā ō Mātua Symposium will explore Māori experiences of intergenerational trauma, recovery and healing.

There is no charge for this event. However, if you register and then are not able to attend, please ensure you tell the organisers immediately so they can offer the place to others.

Please direct all enquiries to the organisers.

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

The 2025 He Pounga Waihoe Nā ō Mātua Symposium will explore Māori experiences of intergenerational trauma, recovery and healing.

There is no charge for this event. However, if you register and then are not able to attend, please ensure you tell the organisers immediately so they can offer the place to others.

Please direct all enquiries to the organisers.

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

Domestic violence-informed child welfare practice requires competencies in assessment, interviewing, documentation and case planning. Safe & Together Institute’s CORE Training offers four days of experiential classroom training covering each of these foundational skills.

• Day 1 is focused on Assessment
• Day 2 is focused on Interviewing
• Day 3 is focused on Documentation
• Day 4 is focused on Case Planning

Please direct all questions to the organiser at: julie.phillips@tautokomai.co.nz.

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

Domestic violence-informed child welfare practice requires competencies in assessment, interviewing, documentation and case planning. Safe & Together Institute’s CORE Training offers four days of experiential classroom training covering each of these foundational skills.

• Day 1 is focused on Assessment
• Day 2 is focused on Interviewing
• Day 3 is focused on Documentation
• Day 4 is focused on Case Planning

Please direct all questions to the organiser at: julie.phillips@tautokomai.co.nz.

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

This presentation seeks to provide participants with an opportunity to understand issues associated with strangulation in the context of intimate partner violence, including the signs, symptoms and dynamics associated with strangulation in the context of intimate partner violence (IPV).

The session will also facilitate a conversation about stalking. This general introduction to stalking, should be consistent with, and complement the draft legislation when introduced.

Please direct all queries to the organiser at: robveale@xtra.co.nz.

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

This presentation seeks to provide participants with an opportunity to understand issues associated with strangulation in the context of intimate partner violence, including the signs, symptoms and dynamics associated with strangulation in the context of intimate partner violence (IPV).

The session will also facilitate a conversation about stalking. This general introduction to stalking, should be consistent with, and complement the draft legislation when introduced.

Please direct all queries to the organiser at: robveale@xtra.co.nz.

For more information and to register, visit the official conference webpage.

The primary objective of the 5WCWS is to provide a platform for learning and sharing experiences. The goal of this exchange is to contribute to a worldwide systemic approach to ending violence against women and their children, in order to increase the safety, independence, and strength of women worldwide.

The themes of the conference are, Connect, Challenge, and Change.

Connect

Engage with people dedicated to ending violence against women and other forms of gender-based violence. Foster a network of support and collaboration to enhance your efforts and share innovative solutions.

Challenge

Collaborate with global delegates to confront and dismantle the structural drivers, systems, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviours that perpetuate violence against women and gender-based violence. Together, attendees will critically examine and challenge the status quo to create a safer world.

Change

Lead the way in driving the transformational change needed to eradicate all forms of gender-based violence locally and globally. Advocate for policies, implement effective programs, and inspire communities to take action towards a violence-free future.

For all queries, please contact the organisers.

For more information and to register, visit the official conference webpage.

The primary objective of the 5WCWS is to provide a platform for learning and sharing experiences. The goal of this exchange is to contribute to a worldwide systemic approach to ending violence against women and their children, in order to increase the safety, independence, and strength of women worldwide.

The themes of the conference are, Connect, Challenge, and Change.

Connect

Engage with people dedicated to ending violence against women and other forms of gender-based violence. Foster a network of support and collaboration to enhance your efforts and share innovative solutions.

Challenge

Collaborate with global delegates to confront and dismantle the structural drivers, systems, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviours that perpetuate violence against women and gender-based violence. Together, attendees will critically examine and challenge the status quo to create a safer world.

Change

Lead the way in driving the transformational change needed to eradicate all forms of gender-based violence locally and globally. Advocate for policies, implement effective programs, and inspire communities to take action towards a violence-free future.

For all queries, please contact the organisers.

For more information and to register, visit the official conference page.

Save the date for an inaugural conference for Intersex, Ira Tangata, those with a variation of sex characteristics and allied communities, with a focus on social cohesion in Aotearoa.

Intersex Aotearoa invite anyone working with, or for Intersex, Ira Tangata or those with an innate variation of sex characteristics to attend.

Please direct all queries to the organiser.

For more information and to register, visit the official conference page.

Save the date for an inaugural conference for Intersex, Ira Tangata, those with a variation of sex characteristics and allied communities, with a focus on social cohesion in Aotearoa.

Intersex Aotearoa invite anyone working with, or for Intersex, Ira Tangata or those with an innate variation of sex characteristics to attend.

Please direct all queries to the organiser.