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

By combining the presenters, Louise and Debbs', lived experiences of both family and sexual violence, with their specialist practice knowledge, skills and capability, the true position of sexual violence in family violence perpetration will be exposed. With an increase in awareness of indicators of sexual violence within family violence, the intersection between the two can no longer be overlooked. Sexual violence can and is a form of family violence, and with increased practitioner knowledge, the voices of primary victims of family and sexual violence will be recognised.

Through attending this course attendees will:

• Obtain a deeper understanding of both sexual violence and family violence indicators and impacts.
• Learn about current and relevant sexual violence and family violence legislation, court processes, and effective support strategies.
• Obtain a deeper understanding of sexual violence in the context of Family Violence and how this is often missed, minimised or misunderstood as family violence.
• Gain understanding of coercive control as a tactic to coerce primary victims of family violence into acts of sexual violence.
• Develop knowledge of resistance strategies and how victims resist family and sexual violence through acts of active submission and active compliance.
• Be provided with practice tools and guidelines developed by victim-survivors and that are embedded with and informed by the voice of lived experience of sexual and family violence.

Please direct all questions to the organiser.

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

By combining the presenters, Louise and Debbs', lived experiences of both family and sexual violence, with their specialist practice knowledge, skills and capability, the true position of sexual violence in family violence perpetration will be exposed. With an increase in awareness of indicators of sexual violence within family violence, the intersection between the two can no longer be overlooked. Sexual violence can and is a form of family violence, and with increased practitioner knowledge, the voices of primary victims of family and sexual violence will be recognised.

Through attending this course attendees will:

• Obtain a deeper understanding of both sexual violence and family violence indicators and impacts.
• Learn about current and relevant sexual violence and family violence legislation, court processes, and effective support strategies.
• Obtain a deeper understanding of sexual violence in the context of Family Violence and how this is often missed, minimised or misunderstood as family violence.
• Gain understanding of coercive control as a tactic to coerce primary victims of family violence into acts of sexual violence.
• Develop knowledge of resistance strategies and how victims resist family and sexual violence through acts of active submission and active compliance.
• Be provided with practice tools and guidelines developed by victim-survivors and that are embedded with and informed by the voice of lived experience of sexual and family violence.

Please direct all questions to 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.

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 attend, visit the event page.

The moemoeā of Atawhai is for primary healthcare to be a safe place where whānau and families can seek help for family violence, and where providers feel confident and capable to respond. This hui will share early reflections from the Atawhai research on what matters most to whānau when they are engaging with health care and violence is part of their lives.

Please direct all queries to the organisers at citr@aut.ac.nz.

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

The moemoeā of Atawhai is for primary healthcare to be a safe place where whānau and families can seek help for family violence, and where providers feel confident and capable to respond. This hui will share early reflections from the Atawhai research on what matters most to whānau when they are engaging with health care and violence is part of their lives.

Please direct all queries to the organisers at citr@aut.ac.nz.

For more information and to register for the online training, visit the webinar event page. For in-person training, visit the workshop event page.

This workshop focuses on understanding the concept of vulnerability and explores factors that contribute to vulnerability, risk and child abuse. Participants will learn how to identify when children and young people are vulnerable to abuse and neglect, and how to intervene early.

Please direct all queries to the organiser.

For more information and to register for the online training, visit the webinar event page. For in-person training, visit the workshop event page.

This workshop focuses on understanding the concept of vulnerability and explores factors that contribute to vulnerability, risk and child abuse. Participants will learn how to identify when children and young people are vulnerable to abuse and neglect, and how to intervene early.

Please direct all queries to the organiser.

For registration form, contact dane.haskell@taranakisafefamilies.org.nz.

This conference represents an important opportunity to deepen professional expertise and remain informed about emerging best practices in social services. Engaging with presenters, sector leaders and peers will broaden attendees understanding of new and innovative approaches to supporting children and families.

The theme of the conference is Te Whāngai i te Kākano. The loose translation of Te Whāngai i te Kākano is 'nourishing the seed'. The 'seed' is a metaphor for our youth, tamariki, rangatahi, children, and those generations to come. The 'nourishing' metaphor is about bringing people together for a conference based on education and awareness with a focus on early intervention/primary prevention for the younger generation, acknowledging this as a fundamental aspect of responding to family violence in Aotearoa New Zealand.

The conference will involve a list of quality presenters from around Aotearoa New Zealand, all with various skillsets and knowledge-bases focussed on the care and protection of children. Presenters include:

• Matt Brown
• Sandra Dickson and Raukawa Newton
• Braden Clark
• Peter Thorburn
• Jase Williams
• Michael Hempseed
• Jude Simpson
• Nicola Atwool
• Nicky Denholm
• Richie Hardcore
• Jill Goldson

This conference was made possible with support from Taranaki Safe Families Trust, Taranaki Women's Refuge, Toi Foundation, and The Devon Hotel in New Plymouth.

For all queries, please contact the organiser: dane.haskell@taranakisafefamilies.org.nz.

For registration form, contact dane.haskell@taranakisafefamilies.org.nz.

This conference represents an important opportunity to deepen professional expertise and remain informed about emerging best practices in social services. Engaging with presenters, sector leaders and peers will broaden attendees understanding of new and innovative approaches to supporting children and families.

The theme of the conference is Te Whāngai i te Kākano. The loose translation of Te Whāngai i te Kākano is 'nourishing the seed'. The 'seed' is a metaphor for our youth, tamariki, rangatahi, children, and those generations to come. The 'nourishing' metaphor is about bringing people together for a conference based on education and awareness with a focus on early intervention/primary prevention for the younger generation, acknowledging this as a fundamental aspect of responding to family violence in Aotearoa New Zealand.

The conference will involve a list of quality presenters from around Aotearoa New Zealand, all with various skillsets and knowledge-bases focussed on the care and protection of children. Presenters include:

• Matt Brown
• Sandra Dickson and Raukawa Newton
• Braden Clark
• Peter Thorburn
• Jase Williams
• Michael Hempseed
• Jude Simpson
• Nicola Atwool
• Nicky Denholm
• Richie Hardcore
• Jill Goldson

This conference was made possible with support from Taranaki Safe Families Trust, Taranaki Women's Refuge, Toi Foundation, and The Devon Hotel in New Plymouth.

For all queries, please contact the organiser: dane.haskell@taranakisafefamilies.org.nz.

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

This training webinar is aimed at helping anyone working with children and young people who may be victims or survivors of sexual exploitation to recognise and respond to this issue. The training will cover:

• what in-person and digital sexual exploitation of children looks like in Aotearoa
• key concepts and definitions
• risk factors and what to look for
• barriers to disclosure and identification
• how sexual exploitation affects tamariki and rangatahi
• trauma informed practice
• the current legislative framework

As part of this training, attendees will receive free access to our online self-led foundational course. Please follow the link in your registration confirmation email to complete this course before the live workshop.

Please direct all enquiries to the organiser.

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

This training webinar is aimed at helping anyone working with children and young people who may be victims or survivors of sexual exploitation to recognise and respond to this issue. The training will cover:

• what in-person and digital sexual exploitation of children looks like in Aotearoa
• key concepts and definitions
• risk factors and what to look for
• barriers to disclosure and identification
• how sexual exploitation affects tamariki and rangatahi
• trauma informed practice
• the current legislative framework

As part of this training, attendees will receive free access to our online self-led foundational course. Please follow the link in your registration confirmation email to complete this course before the live workshop.

Please direct all enquiries to the organiser.

To register, email office@homebuilderswpt.co.nz

This workshop follows on from the earlier Family Violence kite and toolbox session held in October last year. It is based on the in-flight emergency principle: “Fit on your own oxygen mask before attempting to help anyone else put it on” The presenter, Andy Giblin, encourages participants to take a look at themselves while professionally engaged in helping others. In the process he demonstrates how the tools used with clients (some of which he introduced in Session #1) are universally applicable. This training invites practitioners to self-reflect and strengthen their own foundations while developing their clinical framework.

The workshop will start with a recap of the first session in 2025 wherein Andy gave an overview of the dynamics of family violence and provided skills and resources to respond to and support victims of family violence.

Venue: Westport Bridge Club, 12A Lyndhurst Street, Westport.

Please direct all queries to the organiser: kfhp@homebuilderswpt.co.nz

To register, email office@homebuilderswpt.co.nz

This workshop follows on from the earlier Family Violence kite and toolbox session held in October last year. It is based on the in-flight emergency principle: “Fit on your own oxygen mask before attempting to help anyone else put it on” The presenter, Andy Giblin, encourages participants to take a look at themselves while professionally engaged in helping others. In the process he demonstrates how the tools used with clients (some of which he introduced in Session #1) are universally applicable. This training invites practitioners to self-reflect and strengthen their own foundations while developing their clinical framework.

The workshop will start with a recap of the first session in 2025 wherein Andy gave an overview of the dynamics of family violence and provided skills and resources to respond to and support victims of family violence.

Venue: Westport Bridge Club, 12A Lyndhurst Street, Westport.

Please direct all queries to the organiser: kfhp@homebuilderswpt.co.nz

For more information and to register, visit the ECPAT's Training page.

This course is designed to equip front-line workers in Aotearoa with the essential knowledge and skills to tackle the online sex exploitation of young people. By delving into global research, local context and best practice, this course offers a comprehensive understanding and practical strategies to safeguard vulnerable taiohi.

The self-taught online pre-training learning module will be accessible for 90 days after you register, and covers five chapters that explain:

• key definitions and concepts
• barriers to disclosure
• impacts on victim-survivors
• the changing landscape of sexual exploitation
• systems, safeguards and practical steps to building a safer online world.

Following up from this, ECPAT Child Alert Engagement Facilitator will do a deeper dive into the topic over a 1-hour Teams webinar at the end of the month.

Direct all queries to the organiser: info@ecpat.org.nz.

For more information and to register, visit the ECPAT's Training page.

This course is designed to equip front-line workers in Aotearoa with the essential knowledge and skills to tackle the online sex exploitation of young people. By delving into global research, local context and best practice, this course offers a comprehensive understanding and practical strategies to safeguard vulnerable taiohi.

The self-taught online pre-training learning module will be accessible for 90 days after you register, and covers five chapters that explain:

• key definitions and concepts
• barriers to disclosure
• impacts on victim-survivors
• the changing landscape of sexual exploitation
• systems, safeguards and practical steps to building a safer online world.

Following up from this, ECPAT Child Alert Engagement Facilitator will do a deeper dive into the topic over a 1-hour Teams webinar at the end of the month.

Direct all queries to the organiser: info@ecpat.org.nz.

For more information and to register, visit the ECPAT Training page.

Embark on a learning journey to understand and combat in-person sexual exploitation with ECPAT's specialised course designed for front-line workers. Acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to safeguard taiohi and create a positive impact in the community.

The self-taught online pre-learning module will be accessible for 90 days after you register, and covers five chapters that explain:

• key definitions and concepts
• risk and vulnerability
• disclosures, barriers, and how to respond
• long-term impacts on victim-survivors
• what your role can look like when supporting taiohi

Following up from this, Engagement Facilitator will do a deeper dive into the topic over a 1-hour Teams webinar at the end of the month.

Direct all queries to the organiser: info@ecpat.org.nz.

For more information and to register, visit the ECPAT Training page.

Embark on a learning journey to understand and combat in-person sexual exploitation with ECPAT's specialised course designed for front-line workers. Acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to safeguard taiohi and create a positive impact in the community.

The self-taught online pre-learning module will be accessible for 90 days after you register, and covers five chapters that explain:

• key definitions and concepts
• risk and vulnerability
• disclosures, barriers, and how to respond
• long-term impacts on victim-survivors
• what your role can look like when supporting taiohi

Following up from this, Engagement Facilitator will do a deeper dive into the topic over a 1-hour Teams webinar at the end of the month.

Direct all queries to the organiser: info@ecpat.org.nz.

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

This webinar will begin with an overview of why family legal professionals should screen for FV, what holds them back and what screening tools will help standardize the process. Moving beyond screening, the panel will introduce a new online assessment guide––the e-SAFeR––that is designed to help family law professionals create parenting plan recommendations that account for FV and forefront the safety of the children and the parent who experienced FV.

By attending this webinar, participants will:

• Gain a better understanding of children’s best interests in family law cases where there has been family violence
• Enhance understanding of the importance of screening for family violence  in the context of family litigation
• Learn about a new guide for assessing the nature, severity and impact of family violence––the e-SAFeR

NOTE: This Webinar will run in English with simultaneous French and American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation. A Webinar recording will be made available after the Webinar. Register for the Webinar and receive an email when the recording is posted. See previous webinar recordings here.

Please direct all queries to the organiser: gbvln@uwo.ca

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

This webinar will begin with an overview of why family legal professionals should screen for FV, what holds them back and what screening tools will help standardize the process. Moving beyond screening, the panel will introduce a new online assessment guide––the e-SAFeR––that is designed to help family law professionals create parenting plan recommendations that account for FV and forefront the safety of the children and the parent who experienced FV.

By attending this webinar, participants will:

• Gain a better understanding of children’s best interests in family law cases where there has been family violence
• Enhance understanding of the importance of screening for family violence  in the context of family litigation
• Learn about a new guide for assessing the nature, severity and impact of family violence––the e-SAFeR

NOTE: This Webinar will run in English with simultaneous French and American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation. A Webinar recording will be made available after the Webinar. Register for the Webinar and receive an email when the recording is posted. See previous webinar recordings here.

Please direct all queries to the organiser: gbvln@uwo.ca

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

Safe and Equal's Prevention Foundations training is designed to build skills and knowledge, grow professional networks and empower attendees to drive meaningful change.

This course is delivered online in two 2-hour sessions over one day, providing a space for practitioners to learn, connect with and bolster their professional toolkits to promote equality, safety and respect.

Attendees will:

• Build understanding of the gendered and overlapping drivers that shape family and gender-based violence
• Build understanding of prevalence, impacts and nature of family and gender-based violence
• Build understanding of the prevention continuum
• Identify key essential actions that will contribute to the primary prevention of family and gender-based violence

Please direct all queries to the organiser at training@safeandequal.org.au

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

Safe and Equal's Prevention Foundations training is designed to build skills and knowledge, grow professional networks and empower attendees to drive meaningful change.

This course is delivered online in two 2-hour sessions over one day, providing a space for practitioners to learn, connect with and bolster their professional toolkits to promote equality, safety and respect.

Attendees will:

• Build understanding of the gendered and overlapping drivers that shape family and gender-based violence
• Build understanding of prevalence, impacts and nature of family and gender-based violence
• Build understanding of the prevention continuum
• Identify key essential actions that will contribute to the primary prevention of family and gender-based violence

Please direct all queries to the organiser at training@safeandequal.org.au

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

Hear from a diverse and informed panel about why the work of the UN matters for women and girls - what's been achieved, current issues, and what the future could and should look like.

Please direct all queries to the organisers: info@unwomen.org.nz

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

Hear from a diverse and informed panel about why the work of the UN matters for women and girls - what's been achieved, current issues, and what the future could and should look like.

Please direct all queries to the organisers: info@unwomen.org.nz