About Northern Integrated Family Violence Services (NIFVS)
The NIFVS partnership provides family violence system leadership across Melbourne’s northern metropolitan region.
Our Vision:
Our vision is for a future where all people are equal, respected and thriving.
Our Mission:
Provide regional leadership that increases the safety of victim survivors, the accountability of perpetrators and strengthens Victoria’s family violence reforms.
NIFVS Regional Integration Committee
Provides family violence system leadership that increases the safety of victim survivors, the accountability of perpetrators and strengthens Victoria’s family violence reforms across the northern metropolitan region of Melbourne.
NIFVS team
The NIFVS Regional Integration Committee is supported by the NIFVS team comprising the Principal Strategic Advisor, a MARAMIS and Workforce Development Coordinator and a Communications and Program Support Officer.
History of the partnership
The NIFVS partnership formed on 1 July 2006, following the reforms to the family violence service sector introduced by the Victorian Government.
NIFVS Regional Plan
The NIFVS Regional Plan 2019-2023 sets out the partnership’s priorities and key initiatives.
The northern region
The northern metropolitan region covers more than 1,600 sq. kms. and includes suburbs diverse in ethnicity, socio-economic status and infrastructure.
Definition of Integration
An integrated system maintains respect and space for diverse understandings and ways of working.
NIFVS supports professionals…
Family violence practice resources & information for professionals
Networks and groups in the region
There are a number of family violence networks and groups in the northern metropolitan region that professionals can join.
