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News & Events

Family violence related news and events for professionals.

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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Family violence risk assessment and management survey is now open

The survey is open until Friday 8 May. We would love to hear from you!

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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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Lunch and Learn: Understanding Substance Use Coercion

Our next Lunch and Learn of will be presented by Emma Shaw from Odyssey Victoria

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FVRIC General Membership Meeting

Please join us at the NIFVS FVRIC General Membership Meeting on 23 April. Registrations are open now!

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EOI Callout: NIFVS ‘Leading Practice’ Community of Practice

The Community of Practice is open to Senior Practitioners, Team Leaders and other experienced practitioners working in the NMR.

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Groupwork Calendar Term 1, 2026

The Term 1 calendar is available to download now.

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Lunch and Learn: A Gendered Lens on Homelessness and Family Violence

The first NIFVS Lunch and Learn of 2026 will be presented by Tanya Corrie, CEO at Juno.

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