Primary health
Resources for professionals responding to family violence in primary health settings e.g. GPs, hospitals and community health.
Information for Family Violence Workers
For information and resources about Primary Care, visit the North Eastern Public Health Unit website. Visit the Find services section for information about community health services in the north.
Information for Primary Health Care Workers
For information and resources for working with clients who’ve experienced family violence, visit the 1800RESPECT website. Visit the Find services section for information about family violence services in the north.
Resources
If Only Someone Had Asked
Podcast for health professionals regarding identifying and responding to family violence. (Western Health)
Strengthening Hospital Responses to Family Violence resources – 4th Edition
Framework and resources for hospitals and health services to implement a system-wide approach to identify indicators of family violence, have conversations and provide support. (Royal Women’s Hospital and Bendigo Health)
The White Book 5th Edition (2021)
Guidelines for general practitioners in responding to family violence. (Royal Australian College of General Practitioners)
Aligning Practice: A guide to family violence counselling (2020)
Guide providing family violence counsellors clarity and direction to ensure a consistent, evidence-based approach. (NIFVS Counselling and Support Alliance)
