WEBINARS

Healing in a time of COVID-19

PRESENTED BY: Samantha Wild

Ms Samantha Wild, Senior Consultant, Awakening Cultural Ways celebrates cultural resilience in this presentation, highlighting the challenges and opportunities the pandemic has brought Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

 

Due to COVID-19 this video was filmed informally by the presenter whilst in isolation.

Cultural Considerations with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Families

PRESENTED BY: Samantha Wild

Samantha is a proud Wakka Wakka and South Sea Islander woman and draws from her own personal experiences to influence and inspire change for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Samantha is Director of Awakening Cultural Ways, focusing on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander policy and program development in relation to social and emotional wellbeing, mental health and cultural healing frameworks.

In this presentation, Samantha explores the cultural considerations which impact on violence prevention in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. The presentation explore trauma-informed practice and the emerging research in cultural response frameworks.

Sexual Assault – Myths and Misconceptions

PRESENTED BY: Mark Wynn

Mark is an experienced SWAT Team Lieutenant [Domestic Violence Division] who has lectured at universities and police academies throughout the world.  He draws upon his extensive experience in law enforcement and his knowledge of family violence; stalking; domestic violence and sexual violence.   He has also worked a consultant and an advisor to government departments, providing strategies to prevent domestic violence and support in the development of policy and training curriculum for law enforcement.

In this presentation, Mark explores:

  • Myths and Misconceptions about sexual assault including “victim blaming” and false reporting
  • How myths and misconceptions impact our beliefs, response, investigations, pursuit of justice
  • How to overcome these barriers
  • Men’s role in prevention
  • Encouraging reporting of these crimes to help support victims and ensure justice

IN AN
EMERGENCY

FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUPPORT