Recognise and Reach Out - Free DFV Training

1 Jun 2023 | 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM

Council has partnered with the Centre Against Domestic Abuse (CADA) and Tenants Queensland to provide a series of free workshops on Domestic and Family Violence (DFV), including coercive control and tenancy rights in DFV situations.

These workshops are designed to support workers and volunteers in Moreton Bay region services, groups, and clubs who are seeking more information in providing support for people experiencing DFV.

Each session topic is repeated in a different location to maximise the opportunity for you to attend. The Tenancy Rights sessions will follow each of the morning sessions at each location.

Bookings for all sessions are free but essential to reserve your place.

Workshop 1:

Foundation Domestic and Family Abuse training

The Centre Against Domestic Abuse (CADA) are providing training that will increase your knowledge about:

• What is DFV and coercive control?
• How to respond and refer people experiencing DFV for support.
• How you can support the prevention of DFV.

Time: 9.00am to 12.00pm
Dates and locations:

• Thursday 1 June - The Hub, Level 1 at 4 Hasking Street, Caboolture
• Tuesday 13 June - South Pine Indoor Sports Centre, 620 South Pine Road, Brendale
  
  

Workshop 2:

Impacts of Domestic and Family Violence training 

The Centre Against Domestic Abuse (CADA) are providing training that will increase your knowledge about:

• What areas of our lives can be impacted by DFV?
• What effect does trauma have and how does DFV impact relationships?
• How your support can reduce further harm and encourage positive changes.

Time: 9.00am to 12.00pm
Dates and locations:

• Tuesday 20 June - South Pine Indoor Sports Centre, 620 South Pine Road, Brendale
• Thursday 27 June - The Hub, Level 1 at 4 Hasking Street, Caboolture
  
  

Workshop 3:
Supporting tenants experiencing DFV

Tenants Queensland are providing training that will increase your knowledge about:

• Leaving a tenancy - the processes, forms, and obligations for tenants getting out of a lease.
• Staying in a tenancy - the options and tips to remain in a property, including changing locks, security, and lease issues.
• Damage - dealing with damage caused by DFV.

Time: 12.30pm to 2.00pm
Dates and locations:

• Thursday 1 June - The Hub, Level 1 at 4 Hasking Street, Caboolture
• Tuesday 13 June - South Pine Indoor Sports Centre, 620 South Pine Road, Brendale
• Tuesday 20 June - South Pine Indoor Sports Centre, 620 South Pine Road, Brendale
• Thursday 27 June - The Hub, Level 1 at 4 Hasking Street, Caboolture

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