Over recent years there has been increasing advocacy and research which highlights the diversity of migrant and refugee women's experiences of domestic and family violence (DFV). The evidence base documents important issues related to access and equity across the various systems responding to violence against women. The expert panel will discuss the ways in which engagement with these systems is a critical element of addressing DFV in all its forms. The panel will also unpack what the evidence suggests for working towards an ambitious and innovative national agenda to secure the safety of all women. The discussion will be facilitated...

Lifeline’s DV-alert* (Domestic and Family Violence Response Training) is a nationally recognised training program that enables frontline workers to confidently: • RECOGNISE signs of domestic and family violence (DFV) • RESPOND with appropriate care • REFER people experiencing or at risk of domestic and family violence to appropriate support services Who is eligible to attend? All health, allied health, community, higher education, childcare frontline workers What is the cost of the training? The training fee is waived for health, allied health, community, higher education, childcare frontline workers. On top of that, Lifeline will cover reasonable costs of participants requiring travel,...

Best practice cognitive impairment and dementia care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples attending primary care This first webinar is aimed at General Practitioners. Join Dr Mary Belfrage and Professor Constance Dimity Pond as they give an overview of best practice principles in the detection and management of cognitive impairment and dementia, focusing on the cultural context of addressing the needs of older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, their families, carers and communities. Objectives Describe best practice clinical and cultural aspects of the detection and management of cognitive impairment and dementia for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples...

REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN This Rural Health West CPD workshop is designed to assist health professionals to develop and practise skills essential in unexpected crises, particularly with problem airways. Delivered in WA Country Health Service facilities, this workshop has a heavy emphasis on teamwork and the organisation of medical emergency teams incorporating presentations, skill stations and scenario-based crises with simulation manikins (SimMan and baby). Eligibility: GP anaesthetists and theatre staff. Priority is given to those working in the local region. Should places be available, emergency department doctors and nurses are invited to register. Length: One day. 8.00am-4.30pm Cost: $40 The cost of this...

AVP is a volunteer, not for profit organisation that holds conflict resolution workshops in prisons, schools and with community groups. The Basic Workshop is to be held on the 3rd and 4th of September in South Hedland. For more information please contact Sally at 9299 6788 or Rosie on 0457 083 004.

The WA State Budget will be handed down on Thursday 9 September 2021 and WACOSS will once again be offering a briefing to our members on what the implications are for them, the broader sector and the community. WACOSS Leader of Policy and Research, Chris Twomey and Social Policy Officer, Eva Perroni will present this analysis on Monday 13 September at WACOSS and via Zoom from 11am. Register here