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Northern Integrated Family
Violence Services Partnership
For professionals supporting the
safety of victim survivors in Melbourne's
northern metropolitan region

Building Bridges 2025

Building Bridges events ultimately aim to foster a more connected and proactively collaborative family violence responses system. This constitutes a core part of the strategic work of the Northern Family Violence Regional Integration Committee (FVRIC) and the NIFVS Team.

About

The second iteration of Building Bridges will focus on strengthening service visibility and sector connectivity amongst services working with children and young people at the intersection of family violence.

The event will be in-person from 10:00am – 2:45pm.

What to expect?

🔹 Panel Discussions – Hear from sector experts exploring best-practice responses, legal responsibilities, child protection, and collaborative care models for children and young people experiencing and / or using family violence.
💬 Interactive Reflection Session – Join table groups to unpack key learnings, exchange insights, and foster stronger working relationships.
🤝 Networking & Service Stalls – Connect with colleagues, explore service stalls, and strengthen professional partnerships across the Northern Metropolitan Region (NMR).

Why attend?

✅ Gain expert insights into sector best practices
✅ Strengthen professional relationships and build new connections
✅ Participate in interactive discussions and peer knowledge-sharing
✅ Expand service visibility and sector collaboration