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News & Events

Family violence related news and events for professionals.

Financial Coaching for Victim Survivors

Good Shepherd has established a Financial Independence Hub that supports victim survivors who have experienced financial abuse to feel more confident with money and plan for the future.

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Safe & Together Implementation Community of Practice Restarts

After a short hiatus in 2021, the Safe & Together Implementation Community of Practice is starting up again on 24 March 2022.

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Hume Moreland Orange Door Opens

On 15 February 2022, The Orange Door in Hume Moreland opened its doors.

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NIFVS eNews 2022

NIFVS eNews 2022

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More Support for Women on Temporary Visas

Northern Community Legal Centre (NCLC) have set up the Safe Landing Project, which is an integrated service delivery model responding to women on temporary visas who are experiencing family violence in Melbourne’s northwest.

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Misidentification of Predominant Aggressor Continues

The Implementation Monitor has released an Accurate Identification of the Predominant Aggressor report that examines the progress that has been made to support key workforces to accurately identify the predominant aggressor in family violence situations.

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Mandatory Minimum Qualification Update

On 1 July 2021, the Victorian Government introduced the new Mandatory Minimum Qualification policy for workers who enter the family violence sector as specialist family violence practitioners, which is...

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Stronger Laws for Victim Survivors of Sexual Violence 

The State Government has announced reforms to overhaul the way sexual offences are currently reported and dealt with. In response to key recommendations from the Victorian Law Reform Commission's (VLRC)...

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LGBTIQ Family Violence Campaign

Thorne Harbour Health and Rainbow Health Victoria have partnered on a new campaign putting a spotlight on family violence in LGBTIQ communities. The 'Safe Always' campaign aims to achieve a wider...

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Free from Violence Second Action Plan Launched

The Victorian Government and Respect Victoria’s Free from Violence Second Action Plan (2022-2025) was launched earlier this month. The Plan is clear in its message that primary prevention is essential...

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