Training Opportunities
Free Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence and child sexual abuse training
Primary care is often the first point of contact for people affected by domestic, family and sexual violence (DFSV) and child sexual abuse due to the physical injuries and mental health issues that result from abuse. Primary care have an important role to play in addressing domestic, family and sexual violence and helping survivors access services.
We are one of 11 PHN’s nationally funded to implement the Domestic, Family and Sexual Program pilot program designed to improve the primary healthcare response for those experiencing, or at risk of domestic and family violence, sexual violence and child sexula abuse. The program is designed as a ‘whole of practice’ approach to improve referral pathways between practices and DFSV services.
The Care and Connect program provides a range of training opportunities which can be delivered at your practice or online and includes:
- Introduction to domestic, family and sexual violence
- Introduction to sexual violence – within the context of primary care
- Introduction to child sexual abuse – within the context of primary care
CPD hours are eligible for GPs
Eligibility
Training is available to general and allied health practices within the Nepean Blue Mountains region.
Learning Outcomes
Domestic and Family Violence
- Discuss the prevalence of domestic and family
- Identify the barriers to disclosing and issues around leaving
- Recognise the signs of domestic and family violence and respond appropriately
- List of referral pathways in this region for those effected by domestic and family violence and those seeking behaviour change support
Sexual Violence and Child sexual Abuse
- Recognise and respond to disclosed or suspected sexual violence/child sexual abuse in a trauma-informed way.
- Identify the signs of child sexual abuse within children and adult survivors in a primary care setting
- Describe why people find it difficult to disclose sexual violence/child sexual abuse
- Understand the local referral pathway to link current victim-survivors and historical survivors of sexual violence/child sexual abuse for specialised supports.
- Contribute to improved short- and long-term health outcomes for victim-survivors of sexual violence/child sexual abuse.
How to access the training?
To register your interest, please complete the form below.
eLearning DFSV Modules
In addition to the customised in-practice training, we also offer a suite of self-paced DFSV eLearning modules though Your Practice Portal.
For enquiries
Please direct all queries to our Coordinator - Domestic Family Violence Programs or call 4708 8100.
