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Lunch & Learn – Supporting practitioners to navigate the NDIS

NIFVS is hosting a new Lunch & Learn focused on the changes and challenges in the NDIS systems on Tuesday 25 August.

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Family Violence Regional Integration Committee Guidelines

The Family Violence Regional Integration Committee (FVRIC) Guidelines were updated on 1 July 2026.

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Welcome to the NIFVS Peer Support Workers

We are pleased to welcome to the NIFVS team two Peer Support Workers for the Walking Beside Project.

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Welcome to the new NIFVS Peer Support Workers

We are pleased to welcome to the NIFVS team Micah and Theodore, Peer Support Workers for the Walking Beside Project.

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Welcome to the new NIFVS Independent Chair   

NIFVS is excited to announce the appointment of Rhonda Cumberland as FVRIC Independent Chair.

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Building Bridges Forum Program 2026

NIFVS is pleased to share the full program for Building Bridges 2026: Shaping inclusive systems.

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NIFVS welcomes new Principal Strategic Advisor 

NIFVS is pleased to announce the appointment of Britt Baillie as Principal Strategic Advisor (PSA).

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Strengthened protections for people who have experienced sexual violence

NIFVS welcomes the Victorian Government’s announcement to strengthen protections for people who have experienced sexual violence.

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Lunch and Learn: Supporting clients to navigate the Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS)

Our next Lunch and Learn of will be presented by Danielle Wisniak from Northern Community Legal Centre.

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Groupwork Calender Term 2, 2026

The Term 2 calendar is available to download now.

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