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From the NZFVC: This Quick Reads covers: • National SV and FV conferences • Report from ethnic community hui • Pacific women's voices on wellbeing • Applications open to join CSW68 delegation • Australian research on abuse of older people

Organised by TOAH-NNEST and Oranga Tamariki. This workshop provides an opportunity to talk with Oranga Tamariki during the design phase for court support for rangatahi and tamariki survivors and witnesses. Thursday 14 December 2023, 1-2pm, online, free

Organised by Tautoko Mai Sexual Harm Support Service. An introduction to sexual violence facilitated by specialists working in the field. Thursday 1 February 2024, 9am - 4pm, Tauranga, $200

Organised by Tautoko Mai Sexual Harm Support Service. Domestic violence-informed child welfare practice requires competencies in assessment, interviewing, documentation and case planning. Safe & Together Institute’s CORE Training offers four days of experiential classroom training. 14, 15, 21 & 22 February 2024, 9am - 4pm each day, Hamilton, $815

Organised by Te Kupenga Whakaoti Mahi Patunga | National Network of Family Violence Services. Save the date for the 2024 Aotearoa Family Violence Conference, taking place 29-30 May 2024. 29-30 May 2023, Tākina Convention Centre, Te Whanganui-a-Tara | Wellington

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

From the NZFVC: This story covers this year's International Day to end Violence Against Women, the UNITE! campaign "Invest to prevent violence against women and girls", the 16 days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, and White Ribbon Day

From the NZFVC: This Quick Reads covers: • new Government announced • youth views on race unity • GBV teaching toolkit • research on respectful relationships • AI and gender-based violence

Organised by MAEVe. To mark the 16 days of Activism to prevent and eliminate violence against women and girls (25 November – 10 December) the MAEVE seminar series will commemorate the importance of lived experience in initiating and shaping responses to violence against women and girls. Monday 4 December 2023, 3-4pm NZT (Australia based), online, free

Research published on November 23 2023 by Growing Up in New Zealand has identified patterns of structural disadvantage experienced by rangatahi Māori, and looks at mental wellbeing and cultural connectedness

Organised by SSI. This webinar will shed light on the experiences of children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds (CALD) impacted by domestic and family violence (DFV). Tuesday 5 December 2023, 12-2pm NZT (Australia based), online, free

Organised by Prevent Connect. This web conference is intended for those new to primary prevention, including partners and stakeholders. Wednesday 6 December 2023, 8-9:30am NZT, online (US based), free

Organised by ANROWS. ANROWS are launching the Attitudes matter: The 2021 National Community Attitudes towards Violence against Women Survey (NCAS), Findings for young Australians. Wednesday 13 December 2023, 1-1:30pm NZT (Australia based), online, free

Led by Craig Whisker, PhD. Experiential workshops for anyone who wants to lead a group or team effectively. Auckland (in-person), 20-23 February 2024, 9am-5pm daily, $890. International (online), 12, 19, 26 Apr & 3, 10, 17 May 2024 (2 x 1.5 hour sessions per date: 12 sessions in total), via Zoom from 7.00-10.30pm NZT, $480

Organised by Shine. These 1-day courses are designed to be a deep dive into a specialised topic. Learn high-level skills and knowledge based on the latest research and expert practice presented by subject matter expert speakers. Thursday 29 February 2024, 9am-4pm, Kingsland, $477.25 (GST excl.)

Save the date for the upcoming Aotearoa/New Zealand National Family Violence Conference, 29-30 May 2024, at the Tākina Conference Centre, Te Whanganui-a-Tara | Wellington

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