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WAVES Trust is pleased to offer a training opportunity to the Waitākere family violence network. Rob Veale will be delivering a workshop on Risk assessment in the context of intimate partner violence (IPV) – Theory to Practice. Tuesday 17 October 2023, 9.15am - 3.00pm, Henderson, $60 (incl. GST) per person

The September issue of the Family Violence Sexual Violence Update includes: Procurement for Whānau Safety Service to build on existing wraparound housing services for PSO bound people | MSD's Love Better campaign continues to expand its reach | New prevention initiatives to focus on family violence and sexual violence in ethnic communities | Local campaign in Wairarapa to mobilise men to seek help | New workforce development training on working with young people in relation to pornography | Developing elder abuse workforce capability with Age Concern | Update from Court Support national hui in August | Updates for ACC's sensitive claims | Family violence awareness series Breaking Silence releases new season

Proudly brought to you by the Henderson Town Centre Community-Led Plan. School Holiday FREE Family Fun Event. Friday 29 September, 11am-2pm, WestCity Oratia Carpark (Edsel Street entrance), free

Organised by ACC. After two years of engagement with the sexual violence sector to evolve the support ACC provides to survivors of sexual violence through the Integrated Services for Sensitive Claims (ISSC), ACC is getting ready to go to market with its new ISSC contract in April 2024. Auckland dates include: Thursday 9 November 2023, Takapuna | Friday 10 November 2023, Manukau | Tuesday 21 November 2023, Takapuna | Wednesday 22 November 2023, Central Auckland. 12:30-5pm, for all sessions, free, RSVP by Wednesday 4 October 2023

Organised by Te Puaruruhau, the Multi-Disciplinary Child Protection team for Starship Health. Deepen your knowledge of the work being done in the specialist teams working with adolescents who have experienced sexual harm. Wednesday 25 October 2023, 8.30am-4pm, Central Auckland, free