Domestic & Family Violence Taking the next steps

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1 17 New Speakers! Ending Domestic & Family Violence Taking the next steps 14th & 15th October 2015, Bayview on the Park, Melbourne Key Speakers Benefits of attending Hear insights from Rosie Batty Rosie Batty Family Violence Campaigner Annette Gillespie Chief Executive Officer 2015 Australian of the Year Safe Steps Get an update on Government initiatives Hear about best practice approaches Explore the next steps for the sector The Hon Michaelia Cash Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Women Christine Castley Senior Executive Director, Social Policy Australian Government Department of the Premier & Cabinet QLD Register 3 delegates at the standard price & bring a 4th delegate FREE!* I ask you what we do now that the story of violence against women is finally out of the shadows and into the spotlight? - Rosie Batty, National Press Club Address, 3rd June 2015 phone fax Learn how we can build on the progress made in 2015 Pre & Post conference workshops A How to work effectively with CALD victims B How to measure outcomes C The how, what, when & then of internet abuse Spaces are limited, book early to avoid missing out! > see inside for more registration@criterionconferences.com

2 Taking it to the next level We ve made significant progress towards ending domestic violence in Family Violence Campaigner Rosie Batty has been named Australian of the Year, there s a Senate Inquiry and a national Advisory Panel had been established...and that s just at the national level. There s been great progress made in individual States as well. With domestic and family violence at the top of the agenda, now is the time to come together and explore how we can take the next steps and move things to the next level. This conference has been designed with this in mind. It will cover: Current best practice - so we can build on this Increasing coordination - so we can improve our outcomes Measuring outcomes - so we can track our effectiveness and make decisions based on this SAVE $500 when you register & pay by 24th July 2015* Plus key contributions from: Detective Superintendent Joanne Shanahan South Australia Police Doreen Stoves AM PSM JP Doncare Jacqui Watt Robyn McIvor Relationships Australia Victoria Joanna Fletcher Women s Legal Services Victoria Trish O Donohue Wishin Magistrate Luke Davis Magistrates Court of South Australia The Ending Domestic Violence Conference in Sydney was well worth attending. It was well organised and the speakers and topics were relevant, challenging, engaging and inspiring, usually all at once! - Carmel O Brien, Doncare, Past attendee, Ending Domestic Violence Conference, Sydney Who will attend? Senior people from the Government, police, legal & community sectors with responsibility for: Domestic or Family Violence Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Women Women CALD Women Housing/Homelessness Women with Disability Children & Young People Families Plus mainstream organisations prioritising this area. Sponsorship opportunities We work closely with corporate partners to create unique and innovative tailored sponsorship packages that best meet specific marketing, business development and corporate entertainment objectives. Contact Stephen Crowe on Tel: and find out how you can make your mark on this industry. Media partners Rodney Vlais Nell Kuilenburg Salvation Army Maya Avdibegovic InTouch, Multicultural Centre Against Family Violence Terese Edwards National Council of Single Mothers & Their Children Dr Ruth Knight Zark Consultancy Tracey Savage Child & Family Services Ballarat Inc Senior Representative Victorian CASA (Centre Against Sexual Assault) Forum Senior Representatives NSW Health Education Centre Against Violence (ECAV) Alicia Matthews Telstra To register phone fax registration@criterionconferences.com

3 Day 1 Wednesday 14th October, :30 Registration, coffee & networking 9:00 Welcome remarks from the Chair Jacqui Watt, Chief Executive Officer Update on Government Initiatives 9:15 Message from the Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Women The Hon. Michaelia Cash, Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for Women Australian Government *Via video 9:30 Update on the implementation of QLD s Not now, not ever report About the report, how it is being implemented and where this is up to Bringing about cultural change, building a more integrated service response and improving the law and justice system Christine Castley, Senior Executive Director, Social Policy Department of Premier & Cabinet, QLD Joining-up & improving outcomes 10:10 Joining up to improve outcomes - SA s Multi-Agency Protection Service (MAPS) About MAPS an inter-agency information sharing model which issues actions to the most appropriate participating agency to mitigate risk to vulnerable people including children and victims of domestic violence Outcomes to date Detective Superintendent Joanne Shanahan Officer in Charge, Family and Domestic Violence Branch South Australia Police SPEED NETWORKING 10:50 In this interactive session you will have the opportunity to meet your fellow delegates in short 60 second bursts, exchange business cards and set up valuable conversations for the rest of the event. 11:20 Morning tea & networking 11:50 Joining-up sexual assault & family violence work Most sexual assaults occur in the context of families ways in which the CASA s provide specialised responses Opportunities for collaborative practice Senior Representative Victorian (CASA) Centre Against Sexual Assault Forum 12:30 Bridging the gaps to ensure accountability What RAV is currently doing do around increasing men s accountability The gaps in the system that lead to a lack of accountability and how they can be bridged The need for accountability across the whole system - it s not just about men s behaviour change Robyn McIvor, Senior Manager, Family Violence Service Development Relationships Australia Victoria 12:55 Networking lunch 1:55 Performance SaSSing Survivors and Supporters Sing 2:05 Ensuring the legal system better supports victims of family violence Smoothing the path through the legal system Improving coordination between Federal and State courts Joanna Fletcher, Chief Executive Officer Women s Legal Service Victoria 2:45 Getting homelessness & family violence systems collaborating on an integrated approach to women & children The current state of play How we can get the two systems to talk to each other to ensure an integrated, gendered response What this might look like in practice Trish O Donohue, Chief Executive Officer Wishin 3:25 Afternoon tea & networking Men s behaviour change 3:40 Maximising the impact of men s behaviour change programs Presenting the programs in a way that will see men want to get involved SA s rigorous approach to men s behaviour change programs and the vital role peers play in behaviour change Magistrate Luke Davis Magistrates Court South Australia 4:10 Measuring men s behaviour change through partner contact Rodney Vlais, Manager 4:40 Mainstream organisations supporting victims of family violence Alicia Matthews, Senior OD Specialist Telstra 5:20 Closing remarks from the Chair & end of Day One

4 Day 2 Thursday 15th October, 2015 SAVE $300 when you register & pay by 14th August 2015 * 8.30 Welcome, coffee & networking 9.00 Opening remarks from the Chair & recap of Day One Taking the next steps KEYNOTE 9:15 Presentation by Rosie Batty Rosie Batty, Family Violence Campaigner 2015 Australian of the Year PANEL DISCUSSION 10:00 Primary prevention Rosie Batty, Family Violence Campaigner & 2015 Australian of the Year & Jackie Brady, Executive Director, Family & Relationship Services Australia as well as a selection of speakers from Day One and Day Two 10:45 Leading through a time of significant change for the family violence sector What s changed for the domestic violence sector Advice for leaders - how to take people with you and overcome challenges associated with change Annette Gillespie, Chief Executive Officer Safe Steps 11:30 Morning tea & networking 11:50 Stories from survivor Advocates Safe Steps Survivor Advocates Overcoming the challenge of supporting women without permanent residency The current immigration and legal context Barriers for clients and challenges for service providers How we might overcome these challenges and ensure better outcomes Maya Avdibegovic, Chief Executive Officer InTouch, Multicultural Centre Against Family Violence 12:50 Getting real about safety costs The harsh reality of financial hardship and family violence The importance of economic security (for autonomy, dignity and choice) The consequences of financial hardship, who pays and what we need to do Terese Edwards, Chief Executive Officer National Council of Single Mothers & Their Children 1:20 Networking lunch 2:05 How outcomes measurement could be done in the family violence space Why measuring outcomes is so important What outcomes are and the 3 steps needed to introduce outcomes measurement in your organisation Dr Ruth Knight, Director, Zark Consultancy Best practice programs & projects 2:30 DAWN program mentoring women in recovery for improved outcomes About the DAWN program trained volunteers mentor a women in recovery for about a year How the program was evaluated and outcomes of the evaluation Hear from a volunteer angel and a client of the program Doreen Stoves, AM PSM JP, Chief Executive Officer, Doncare 3:00 ECAV s Strong Men Program - ending domestic violence in Aboriginal communities How the program is structured, how it works Positive outcomes for men and their communities Learnings for others working with Aboriginal communities Senior Representatives NSW Health Education Centre Against Violence (ECAV) 3:30 Afternoon tea & networking 3:45 Safe from the Start Project caring for children who have lived with family violence About Safe from the Start Guidance on how to engage with children and how to make men who use violence aware of its effect of their children Nell Kuilenburg, Development & Research Manager Salvation Army 4:15 Effective MBCP s for CALD Men Key ingredients for an effective CALD MBCP About RAV and the VIC CALD Reference Group s various language speaking MBCP s and their impact on participants, CALD women and children Robyn McIvor, Senior Manager, Family Violence Service Development Relationships Australia Victoria 4:45 The Step Up Program addressing adolescent family violence in the home The Model The challenges in our work The strengths and outcomes for families Tracey Savage, Team Leader Step Up Program Child & Family Services Ballarat Inc 5:15 Closing remarks from the Chair & close of conference Find us at: #DomesticViolenceAUS Australian Not-for-Profits Discussion Group

5 Workshops Practical guidance on working with CALD victims, measuring outcomes & assisting victims of online abuse SAVE $200 when you register & pay by 4th September 2015 * How to work effectively with CALD victims Pre Conference Workshop A Tuesday 13th October 2015, 1:00pm 4:00pm Workshop price: From $499 + GST This workshop will provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of worldviews, barriers and challenges faced by CALD victims of family violence. The workshop will explore the concept of cultural competency and provide insight into a framework of reflecting on your values, norms and expectations. It will offer cross cultural communication strategies that can be adopted to enhance best practice. Why attend this workshop? For a greater understanding of worldviews, barriers and challenges faced by CALD victims of family violence To understand a relevant cultural competency framework For enhanced cross-cultural communication skills What you will take away by attending Greater insight and understanding in working with CALD victims of family violence Reflective space to reflect on your own values and belief system Enhanced cross cultural communication skills Your workshop leader: Roshan Bhandary, Program Manager intouch Inc. Multicultural Centre Against Family Violence For a full bio visit * Includes refreshments and lunch The how, what, when & then of internet abuse Post Conference Workshop C Friday 16th October 2015, 1:00pm 4:00pm Workshop price: From $499 + GST This informative and educational session will look at how the internet and social media can be used as a tool in domestic violence. We will discuss methods of abuse, where/how it occurs, tracking devices, use of GPS and geo location technology and how to assist those in your care from being subjected to further online abuse. Current legislation, how/when to report to police and the secure use of social media sites will also be covered. Why attend this workshop? To develop comprehensive knowledge about the use of social media in domestic violence To be able to better support clients and assist in them in dealing with online abuse issues How to measure outcomes Post Conference Workshop B Friday 16th October 2015, 9:00am 12:00pm Workshop price: From $499 + GST Outcome measurement is an important task for organisations whose mission is to see positive changes in the lives of clients and communities. This workshop will help organisations working in the family violence sector to measure their outcomes. Attendees will learn what outcomes really are, how they are measured and how outcomes measurement can help with critical decision making and funding. Why attend this workshop? Find out why there is an increasing focus on measuring outcomes Discover how easy it is to identify outcomes using logic models Learn about different data collection strategies, their advantages and disadvantages Discover the importance of organisational culture when measuring outcomes What you will take away by attending Examples of outcomes and indicators used in outcome measurement Simple ways to implement outcome measurement throughout your organisation The three steps that will successfully engage staff in the process Your workshop leader: Dr Ruth Knight, Director Zark Consultancy For a full bio visit * Includes refreshments To have a clear understanding of the law, how it is applied and what can be retrieved from social media sites What you will take away by attending Enhanced knowledge about social media sites and how to enable correct safety/privacy settings Greater confidence in dealing with issues on online abuse which will result in a better outcome for your clients Fact sheets in relation to the secure use of social media and the correct use of safety sessions and online reporting Your workshop leader: Susan McLean, Director Cyber Safety Solutions For a full bio visit * Includes refreshments

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