The latest links to media articles on issues that impact on the family violence sector

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 latest update from Te Puna Aonui includes: Te Ahi Kaa and Age Concern Auckland – Regional Elder Abuse Network Pilot | ACC – Staff Training, Sensitive Claims, and Kaupapa Māori Services | Ministry of Social Development’s new prevention initiatives | Ethic Communities Network launched | Family Violence Capability Frameworks Tools now published | Te Aorerekura Hui 2023 Report | Outcomes and Measurement Framework now published | Te Puna Aonui National Trainers Update – Te Wai Pounamu | Shama launching ‘Let’s Talk’ video series | Te Aorerekura – Second Action Plan | Te Puna Oranga Sexual Violence Prevention Online Learning Platform | Rainbow Violence Prevention Network – Respectful Relationships | Te Pūkotahitanga – Connecting into the Power of Pūrakau & Prophecies at Waitangi

Organised by The Child Wellbeing and Poverty Reduction Group and the Child wellbeing Research Institute. This webinar will provide insights of value to community, government and academic sectors by exploring the change mechanisms underpinning two very different approaches to uplifting child and youth wellbeing, with a particular exploration of how we need to evolve our thought processes beyond Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. Monday 2 October, 1-2pm, online, free

Dr. Katheryn Pascoe (Otago University) is examining the continued professional development needs of field educators/practice educators in social work field education and is looking for survey participants. If you are a registered social worker currently supervising a social work student on placement or have supervised a social work student on placement in the past three years in Aotearoa New Zealand, they want to hear from you. The survey should take approximately 10-12 minutes to complete. Participation is voluntary and anonymous. The survey closes 9pm, 2 October 2023

From Te Puna Aonui: In May 2022, two family violence capability frameworks were launched to build the capability of government and non-government organisations and workforces across Aotearoa NZ to ensure safe, accessible and effective responses to family violence. Five tools have been developed to support organisations to map existing standards and training, identify what E2E level/s different roles should be working towards and provide a process for workers to cross credit prior learning and experience

Community Waitākere are excited to announce the soft launch of their co-working space. For the month of October they are offering a free-trial of the space

Tick for Kids is a movement designed to engage candidates every national election in public discussion about what needs to be done to improve life for children and young people in Aotearoa. Tick for Kids asked New Zealand’s main political parties whether they support action on 40 evidence-based policies that the coalition members advocate for children’s and young people’s well-being. Join a virtual discussion on the urgent need to address challenges within New Zealand’s care system and work towards better outcomes for all tamariki and rangatahi. Take Action for Tamariki: Reimagining New Zealand’s Care System, 3 October, 12.30-1.30pm, online

Massey University are hosting a webinar about the Master of Applied Social Work for anyone who is already working in the social services sector but yet to become a registered social worker. Wednesday 11 October 2023, 7pm – 7.45pm, online, free

Organised by ECLIPSE: Family Violence Services. Practitioner-Victim Insight Concept (PVIC) & Coercive Control Awareness, Practice Guidelines and Tools. This training will provide you with resources to inform your family violence responsivity and also covers aspects of Te Aorerekura National Family and Sexual Violence Elimination Strategy. 9-11 October 2023, 1-3pm each day, online, $75+GST

Organised by ECLIPSE: Family Violence Services. 12-13 October 2023, 1-3pm each session, online, $75 + GST

From the NZFVC: Submissions are open on a bill focused on ram raids. The closing date to submit is 20 October 2023