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, please visit ECLIPSE's event page.

ECLIPSE's Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Family Violence course explores the impacts of colonisation on Māori and relates this to the context of family violence.

Attendees ofthe training will gain a greater understanding of:

• Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the impacts of colonisation and racism
• The unique status and experiences of tangata whenua as indigenous people
• Tikanga Māori beliefs, values, and collective practice
• Different dynamics of whānau violence that may be experienced by tangata whenua
• Racism at a structural level
• The importance of supervision, particularly cultural supervision

For all questions, contact the organiser.

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

ECLIPSE's Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Family Violence course explores the impacts of colonisation on Māori and relates this to the context of family violence.

Attendees ofthe training will gain a greater understanding of:

• Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the impacts of colonisation and racism
• The unique status and experiences of tangata whenua as indigenous people
• Tikanga Māori beliefs, values, and collective practice
• Different dynamics of whānau violence that may be experienced by tangata whenua
• Racism at a structural level
• The importance of supervision, particularly cultural supervision

For all questions, contact the organiser.

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

This introductory training prepares attendees to respond appropriately and safely to people experiencing family violence. The session will introduce attendees to an understanding of the impact family violence has on adults and children and of the complexity of family violence and its effects on a person’s dignity and wellbeing. Attendees will also learn and practice the Recognise/Respond/Refer model with scenarios whilst also interactively exploring the concepts of social entrapment, coercive control and resistance.

For any queries about this training, contact the organisers at: trainer@2shine.org.nz.

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

This introductory training prepares attendees to respond appropriately and safely to people experiencing family violence. The session will introduce attendees to an understanding of the impact family violence has on adults and children and of the complexity of family violence and its effects on a person’s dignity and wellbeing. Attendees will also learn and practice the Recognise/Respond/Refer model with scenarios whilst also interactively exploring the concepts of social entrapment, coercive control and resistance.

For any queries about this training, contact the organisers at: trainer@2shine.org.nz.

Thursday 3 September 2026 - Te Whanganui-a-Tara | Wellington, register here. Ticket purchase also comes with 12 months access to Te Kete Koha - ongoing online professional development sessions.

Friday 6 November 2026 - Ōtepoti | Dunedin, register here. Ticket purchase also comes with 12 months access to Te Kete Koha - ongoing online professional development sessions.

To see more from Hohou Te rongo Kahukura - Outing Violence, visit their Courses page.

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These full day, Te Tiriti-based trainings are for kaimahi in family violence, sexual violence and connected sectors.

Trainings aim to deepen understanding of how Takatāpui and Rainbow people are affected by violence and to improve systems and practice when working with victim-survivors. Participants will consider the impacts of stigma and discrimination, explore risk and protective factors and embed learnings into practice through groupwork and discussion.

For all queries, please contact the organiser: wellbeing@kahukura.co.nz.

Thursday 3 September 2026 - Te Whanganui-a-Tara | Wellington, register here. Ticket purchase also comes with 12 months access to Te Kete Koha - ongoing online professional development sessions.

Friday 6 November 2026 - Ōtepoti | Dunedin, register here. Ticket purchase also comes with 12 months access to Te Kete Koha - ongoing online professional development sessions.

To see more from Hohou Te rongo Kahukura - Outing Violence, visit their Courses page.

*****

These full day, Te Tiriti-based trainings are for kaimahi in family violence, sexual violence and connected sectors.

Trainings aim to deepen understanding of how Takatāpui and Rainbow people are affected by violence and to improve systems and practice when working with victim-survivors. Participants will consider the impacts of stigma and discrimination, explore risk and protective factors and embed learnings into practice through groupwork and discussion.

For all queries, please contact the organiser: wellbeing@kahukura.co.nz.

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

The purpose of this training is to support practitioners delivering primary prevention work. This training does not focus on resistance from people using violence within early intervention or response practice contexts.

Unpacking Resistance training focuses on interpersonal resistance. Attendees will learn how to identify resistant behaviours and attitudes, and develop strategies and tools to support meaningful and solutions-focused conversations. These learnings will help attendees strengthen conversations with those they work with, to progress gender equality in workplaces, sporting clubs or councils.  Establishing spaces and conversations that are built on trust, care and respect will enable you to create change in the long run.

Please direct all queries to the organiser.

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

The purpose of this training is to support practitioners delivering primary prevention work. This training does not focus on resistance from people using violence within early intervention or response practice contexts.

Unpacking Resistance training focuses on interpersonal resistance. Attendees will learn how to identify resistant behaviours and attitudes, and develop strategies and tools to support meaningful and solutions-focused conversations. These learnings will help attendees strengthen conversations with those they work with, to progress gender equality in workplaces, sporting clubs or councils.  Establishing spaces and conversations that are built on trust, care and respect will enable you to create change in the long run.

Please direct all queries to the organiser.

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

Drawing on his PhD research, Dr Oldfield examines the political and public opinion context surrounding prison sentences in Aotearoa New Zealand, exploring the extent to which there is genuine public support for “tough on crime” approaches and what kind of mandate governments can reasonably claim in this area.

Please direct all questions to the organiser: tepunahaumaru@waikato.ac.nz.

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

Drawing on his PhD research, Dr Oldfield examines the political and public opinion context surrounding prison sentences in Aotearoa New Zealand, exploring the extent to which there is genuine public support for “tough on crime” approaches and what kind of mandate governments can reasonably claim in this area.

Please direct all questions to the organiser: tepunahaumaru@waikato.ac.nz.

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

ECLIPSE's Child Protection and Family Violence training course provides participants with a greater understanding of child protection when family violence exists. This course will introduce you to important aspects of child protection, the complexities produced by family violence, legislation, and practitioner obligations and responses.

Course Outcomes:

• Be introduced to the dynamics and impacts of family violence and child abuse
• Have a greater understanding of child development and the effects of family violence on children's development
• Learn about the impacts of family violence on parenting and the protective nature of relationships
• Be exposed to legislation relating to family violence and child protection
• Learn about how practitioners can respond to concerns for children when family violence exists, including how to work with Oranga Tamariki
• Grow in your knowledge and confidence to work with whānau when there are concerns for the safety or wellbeing of children.

For all questions, please contact the organiser.

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

ECLIPSE's Child Protection and Family Violence training course provides participants with a greater understanding of child protection when family violence exists. This course will introduce you to important aspects of child protection, the complexities produced by family violence, legislation, and practitioner obligations and responses.

Course Outcomes:

• Be introduced to the dynamics and impacts of family violence and child abuse
• Have a greater understanding of child development and the effects of family violence on children's development
• Learn about the impacts of family violence on parenting and the protective nature of relationships
• Be exposed to legislation relating to family violence and child protection
• Learn about how practitioners can respond to concerns for children when family violence exists, including how to work with Oranga Tamariki
• Grow in your knowledge and confidence to work with whānau when there are concerns for the safety or wellbeing of children.

For all questions, please contact the organiser.

To learn more and to register, visit the event page.

This 2-hour webinar is designed to raise awareness and deepen understanding of child protection issues specific to primary schools 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 primary schools
• 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 suitable for anyone working in a primary school, including principals, educators, support and administration staff.

For all queries, please contact the organiser.

To learn more and to register, visit the event page.

This 2-hour webinar is designed to raise awareness and deepen understanding of child protection issues specific to primary schools 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 primary schools
• 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 suitable for anyone working in a primary school, including principals, educators, support and administration staff.

For all queries, please contact the organiser.

For more information and to register, see the conference webpage.

AIFS invites researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and community leaders to submit abstracts for presentations that explore the dynamic nature of family structures and relationships, and how they interact with the institutions and systems that support them.

AIFS welcomes submissions that share innovative research, data driven insights, and evidence-based solutions to improve outcomes for families in all their diversity.

The conference programme will feature a variety of formats including keynote presentations, panel sessions and symposia designed to generate thought-provoking conversations across sectors and disciplines.

For all queries, contact the organiser: conferences@aifs.gov.au.

For more information and to register, see the conference webpage.

AIFS invites researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and community leaders to submit abstracts for presentations that explore the dynamic nature of family structures and relationships, and how they interact with the institutions and systems that support them.

AIFS welcomes submissions that share innovative research, data driven insights, and evidence-based solutions to improve outcomes for families in all their diversity.

The conference programme will feature a variety of formats including keynote presentations, panel sessions and symposia designed to generate thought-provoking conversations across sectors and disciplines.

For all queries, contact the organiser: conferences@aifs.gov.au.

For more information and to register, see the conference webpage.

The conference is currently accepting abstract submissions. The deadline is 15 April 2026.

About the conference:

The Centre for Protecting Women Online is pleased to announce the 2nd Women & Girls’ Online Safety Conference. This interdisciplinary conference aims to bring together researchers, practitioners, and policymakers from all sectors to build a shared understanding of how we can address the challenges of online safety for women and girls.  The conference will be an in-person event held at The Open University’s campus in Milton Keynes, UK

For any enquiries, please contact the organisers: protecting-women-online@open.ac.uk.

For more information and to register, see the conference webpage.

The conference is currently accepting abstract submissions. The deadline is 15 April 2026.

About the conference:

The Centre for Protecting Women Online is pleased to announce the 2nd Women & Girls’ Online Safety Conference. This interdisciplinary conference aims to bring together researchers, practitioners, and policymakers from all sectors to build a shared understanding of how we can address the challenges of online safety for women and girls.  The conference will be an in-person event held at The Open University’s campus in Milton Keynes, UK

For any enquiries, please contact the organisers: protecting-women-online@open.ac.uk.

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

Connection, identity and belonging are powerful drivers for young people online, but they can also increase vulnerability.

This 1-hour webinar explores:

• the role of offline experiences in shaping vulnerability online
• why some young people are more at risk online
• strategies to support safer online engagement

Please direct all queries to the organiser.

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

Connection, identity and belonging are powerful drivers for young people online, but they can also increase vulnerability.

This 1-hour webinar explores:

• the role of offline experiences in shaping vulnerability online
• why some young people are more at risk online
• strategies to support safer online engagement

Please direct all queries to the organiser.