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The Queensland Indigenous Family Violence Prevention Forum aims to:

• Highlight and celebrate the good work that is being done by Indigenous people themselves to end
  domestic and family violence;
• Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait people to share information and knowledge about strategies
  and programs that could be used effectively by others; and to
• Promote opportunities for networking between Aboriginal and Torres Strait workers in the field of
  domestic and family violence prevention.

Queensland’s policy and practice landscape has changed dramatically in the past two years, as is reflected in the Queensland Women’s Strategy, the Not Now, Not Ever- Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Strategy 2016-2026 and the Queensland Violence Against Women Prevention Plan.

The Queensland Gendered Violence Practitioner Forum was held on the 1st & 2nd November 2017 for practitioners working in the fields of gendered violence, including those who work with victims/ survivors, families, and children affected by domestic, family and sexual violence, and perpetrators of domestic, family and sexual violence.

Queensland’s policy and practice landscape has changed dramatically in the past two years, as is reflected in the Queensland Women’s Strategy, the Not Now, Not Ever- Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Strategy 2016-2026 and the Queensland Violence Against Women Prevention Plan.

The Queensland Gendered Violence Practitioner Forum was held on the 1st & 2nd November 2017 for practitioners working in the fields of gendered violence, including those who work with victims/ survivors, families, and children affected by domestic, family and sexual violence, and perpetrators of domestic, family and sexual violence.

The Queensland Indigenous Family Violence Prevention Forum (QIFVP) is an event dedicated to celebrating the work done by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in preventing and responding to family violence. It is an opportunity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workers to come together and learn from, share with and inspire each other.

The QIFVP highlights strategies and programs that could be used effectively by others, with discussions that relate to working with men, women and children who are either victims, or perpetrators, of domestic and family violence.

The Queensland Centre for Domestic and Family Violence Research will host its 15th annual Queensland Indigenous Family Violence Prevention forum in Mackay from 15-16 May, 2019. The forum will feature presentations and workshops on research, prevention, trauma and healing. Themed, Standing Strong, the event will celebrate the work done by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in preventing and responding to domestic and family violence.

Visit www.noviolence.org.au or phone 07 4940 3320 for more information.

What is this course about?
Workers from a range of disciplines facilitate group interventions for men who use violence in their relationships. This training prepares and supports those who want to facilitate such groups for men who have been violent, abusive and controlling of their wives or partners. Typically, these men are involuntary clients who may present as reluctant and resistant.

Completing the course will build your

• Knowledge and
• Understanding of
• Processes and
• Skills with which to work with men.

The workshop will encourage you to work with compassion, collaboration and challenge in this space.

It is now well recognised that domestic and family violence is a workplace issue that can impact on an employee’s safety, wellbeing, attendance and performance at work.  In particular, intimate partner violence is likely to be the most prevalent form of this violence affecting the workforce. Evidence now suggests that effective workplace responses to intimate partner violence are based on a coordinated approach across all levels of organisations.

This training is an introduction for those who want a better understanding of how to safely and appropriately respond to employees experiencing violence in their personal relationships.

Completing the workshop will build your knowledge and skills of interventions at the individual and organisation levels that contribute to safer workplaces.

The team at QCDFVR warmly invites you to the 17th Annual Queensland Indigenous Family Violence Prevention Forum: Growing Stronger. Our much-loved event brings together workers and champions from across our state and beyond – to learn, share, inspire and work together to keep our families strong. This year our Forum will look different! Due to COVID19 social distancing regulations, and recognising how technology is changing all of our lives, the event will have two attendance options.

“In person” attendance in the Brisbane venue will be limited, so we encourage you to register early to avoid disappointment if this options suits you.

“Virtual” attendance will be available this year, so if you can’t be in Brisbane City, you can still be part of the Forum by joining the livestream link. Registration for virtual attendance means you can choose to attend all sessions, or link in and out as you wish. A program will be available with all sessions listed.

In person registration includes meals during the event, the famous Forum Dinner, a Forum pack and an invitation to a pre-Forum evening event on Tuesday 11th May, the launch of a new Strong Women, Hard Yarns digital resource.

The first 80 registrants who purchase virtual tickets will also be posted a Forum pack that includes a conference bag and complimentary resources.

We look forward to sharing, reconnecting and meeting you all for the 2021 forum- either face-to-face or virtually. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us qcdfvronline@cqu.edu.au (07) 49 49403320.

“In person” attendance in the Mackay venue will be limited, so we encourage you to register early to avoid disappointment if this option suits you. This registration includes meals during the event, as well as the Forum networking evening, and Forum pack, full of great resources.

“Virtual” attendance enables you still be part of the Forum by joining the livestream link, for all sessions, or a selection based on your availability and interests.

The first 80 registrants who purchase virtual tickets will also be posted a Forum pack that includes a conference bag and complimentary materials.

The Forum program will be available to download by all delegates.

We look forward to sharing, reconnecting and meeting you all for the 2024 Forum- either face-to-face or virtually.