Domestic and Family Violence Response Training for Frontline Workers
DV-Alert is led by experienced trainers dedicated to reducing violence against women and their children. Our workshops provide a safe space for frontline workers to learn, connect and be empowered to recognise and respond confidently to those in crisis. After successfully completing the workshop, you’ll receive a Statement of Attainment for the unit of competency.
Our upcoming DV-Alert workshops are at capacity. Please email admin.aw@lifeline.org.au to be informed when our next round of dates are released.
Domestic and Family Violence Response Training (DV-alert) is designed to build capacity in frontline workers within universal services for whom family violence is not a core function of their role.
Learn how to:
- recognise the signs of domestic and family violence
- respond with appropriate care
- refer effectively to support services
We are committed to ending violence against women and their children, dedicated to empowering frontline workers and volunteers to respond confidently to those in crisis. We deliver expert domestic violence response training with care and compassion in a safe space where workshop participants can learn, connect and share. All DV-alert training is FREE, funded by the Department of Social Services and free for eligible frontline workers.
Find below the different workshop streams and available dates with links to register your participation.
WORKSHOPS
2-hour DV-aware
Delivered virtually, learn the different signs and forms of abuse, and what to do if you know someone experiencing violence. Eligible for anyone 18 years and over and living in Australia.
1-day DV-aware
Delivered both in person and virtually gain an understanding of the complexities of domestic and family violence. Learn how to recognise the signs, how to respond safely and how to refer when necessary. Eligible for anyone 18 years and over and living in Australia. Students are welcomed.
2-day DV-alert
Delivered in person for frontline workers and volunteers (you will need a USI), 18 years and over and living in Australia. Learn how to recognise the signs of domestic violence, respond appropriately, and refer to support services. After completing this training, you’ll receive a Statement of Attainment for the nationally recognised unit of competency CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence. There are numerous 2-day streams, including:
– General
– Indigenous
– Multicultural
– Settlement
– Working with Women with Disabilities
3-part DV-alert
Delivered virtually 9am-3pm each day for frontline workers and volunteers (you will need a USI), 18 years and over and living in Australia. Learn how to recognise the signs of domestic violence, respond appropriately, and refer to support services. After completing this training, you’ll receive a Statement of Attainment for the nationally recognised unit of competency CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence.
1-day Specialty
If you have accomplished a 2-day in person or 3-part virtual DV-alert workshop or DV-alert eLearning, you are eligible to apply for a 1-day specialist workshop, these include:
– Complex Forms of Violence
– Engaging with Interpreters
– Men who use Violence
Please visit www.dvalert.org.au to make your application choice and for more information.
Delivery of training is on behalf of Lifeline Australia RTO 88036
Pre Enrolment – DV-alert Workshop Information
Lifeline Australia RTO Compliance Manual
This training program is NOT intended to equip participants to undertake therapeutic or counselling work.