To learn more about the previous Practice and Connection Forum’s Gippsland has run, explore the topics, with links to resource and information below.
Summary:
Gippsland practitioners undertook an interactive case study to unpack risk assessments and safety planning for children, via the non-offending parent. This is the first in a series of practice and connections focusing on working with children and young people.
Facilitated by:
- Quantum Support Services
- The Orange Door
- Uniting Vic/Tas
- Anglicare Victoria
Attendance:
Inner Gippsland: 24 practitioners
Outer Gippsland 52 practitioners
Resources:
Summary:
Gippsland was provided with information and case scenarios about the overlap between Family Violence and Human Trafficking.
Facilitated by:
- Australian Federal Police
- ACRATH
Referral Pathways:
- Australian Federal Police
- The Salvation Army (Additional Referral Pathway)
- ACRATH
Attendance:
Inner Gippsland: 37 practitioners
Outer Gippsland 31 practitioners
Resources:
Summary:
Practitioners heard from a range of legal supports the options to support clients.
Presented by:
- Sandra Roennfeldt – Gippsland Community Legal Services
- Juliette Murray, Riley Cooper, Saskia Colberg – Aboriginal Family Violence Legal Service: Djirra
- Britt Aquilina – Family Advocacy and Support Services: Quantum Support Services
- Laura Cooper, Placedia Chihota, Andrew Legge – Magistrates Court of Victoria
- Kristen Poel – Better Place Australia
Resources:
- Family Advocacy and Support Service Presentation
- Djirra Presentation
- Better Place Australia Presentation
- Gippsland Community Legal Presentation
- Information Sharing Orders- Factsheet for Professionals
- Family Law Amendments Factsheet for Professionals
- Information for Parties- Lighthouse Risk Screening
- Information Sharing Orders Factsheet for parents
- Family Law Amendment Factsheet for Parents
- Information Sharing Orders Factsheet for Parents easy read
- Family Advocacy and Support Flyer
Summary:
In partnership with Quantum Support Services ‘Strengthening Communities Project’ agencies came together to share their knowledge about supporting multicultural women and their children in Gippsland.
Guest Speakers:
- Danijela Stojanovic – Migration Agent: Stojanovic & Associates
- Jill Page – Quantum Supports Services
- Rebecca Hutchinson, Nikki McNeilage – Latrobe Community Health Services
- Tanja Desouza – Australian Red Cross
- Julia Rovery , Sally Gafa – Centre for Multicultural Youth
- Gippsland Multicultural Services
- Indunil Ekanayake , Arfa Khan – Gippsland Multicultural Services
Resources:
- Centre for Multicultural Youth Presentation
- Strengthening Communities Presentation
- Settlement Engagement and Transition Support Program
- Temporary Visa Holder Flyer
- Working with multi-cultural families and individuals
Attendance:
Inner Gippsland: 39
Outer Gippsland: 31
Change in Practice:
- 78% indicated that their practice would change as a result of the practice and connection forum
- 100% indicated they were confident that they could identify collaborative practice opportunities
“I especially liked learning about the specific services available in our area – Red Cross & SETS – I also really enjoyed the presentation on the different Visa and which visa types could be specifically applied to people experiencing family violence.”
Summary:
Guest Speakers from the Hope Centre Residential Rehabilitation Service, Adult Alcohol & Drug Services- Care & Recovery and the Specialist Family Violence Advisors to Alcohol and Drug Services spoke about the complexity of working with people who use alcohol or other substances.
Guest Speakers:
- Kerrie Robertson- Odyssey House
- Cristina Francioli- Odyssey House
- Kate Olsen- Latrobe Community Health Service
- Luke Salienko –Latrobe Community Health Service
- Louise Kennedy Young- Latrobe Community Health Service
- Pauline Bommer- Gippsland Lakes Complete Health
Resources:
“All presentations are to be used as a resource for practitioner and not for delivery of presentations. If you would like this information presented to a group or service please contact the relevant services.”
Attendance:
Inner Gippsland: 40
Outer Gippsland: 36
Change in Practice:
- 60% indicated that their practice would change as a result of the practice and connection forum
- 99% indicated they were confident that they could identify collaborative practice opportunities
“Great informative presentations, became aware of services that I previously did not know about for Clients. Venue was good, food was good and networking opportunities were good. Would recommend to others to attend in future“
Summary:
Victoria Police gave a comprehensive session on how to respond to instances of non-fatal strangulation and to how to work in a non-collusive manner with men.
Guest Speakers:
- Ben Vahland, Victoria Police Training Officer
Attendance:
Inner Gippsland: 46
Outer Gippsland: 44
Change in Practice:
- 74% indicated that their practice would change as a result of the practice and connection forum
- 92% indicated they were confident that they could identify collaborative practice opportunities
“This was the most engaging training I’ve been to in a long time and had the perfect amount of listening, chatting openly with the whole group, and small group chats. Loved it”
“It was one of the best topic presentations we’ve had, very informative”
Summary:
Agencies were encouraged to bring service information and we had several guest speakers from new services or from services which were holding capacity to take referrals.
Guest Speakers:
- High Risk Panel Coordinators
- Personal Safety Initiative Coordinators
- Wellbeing Hub
- Gippsland Centre Against Sexual Assault
- Gamblers Help
- Parent’s Next
- Good Shepard Financial Hub
Attendance:
Inner Gippsland: 40
Outer Gippsland: 44
Change in Practice:
- 70% indicated that their practice would change as a result of the practice and connection forum
- 100% indicated they were confident that they could identify collaborative practice opportunities
“This connection forum was my first and i gained a lot of knowledge about services in the area. I am new to working in Outer Gippsland and so my knowledge of services was very limited and I now feel much more confident in referring to services for my client needs. Great Idea and look forward to attending another in the new year”
Summary:
Practitioners gained an understanding of supporting clients with suicide ideation, based the Suicide Narrative Framework.
Facilitated by:
- Humane Clinic
Referral pathways:
Attendance:
Online Session: 46
Change in Practice:
- 76% indicated that their practice would change as a result of the practice and connection forum
- 85% indicated they were confident that they could identify collaborative practice opportunities around mental health
“The presentation by Matt Ball was engaging, hope filled and led with courage of conviction, experience and education. A potent mix. I am thoroughly heartened to hear and see signs of change in respect to human distress and suicide purpose, meaning and risk.”
Summary:
Practitioners were supported to understand the theory behind Intersectional Feminism and reflective Practice.
Facilitated by:
- Gippsland Family Violence Alliance
Resources:
Attendance:
Inner Gippsland: 30 practitioners
Outer Gippsland: 16 practitioners
Change in Practice
- 77% indicated that their practice would change as a result of the practice and connection forum
- 91% indicated they were confident that they could identify collaborative practice opportunities around working collaboratively
Summary:
Practitioners were supported to develop an understanding of delivering Care Team Meetings. Information provided by practitioners on the day indicated that the majority had only been part of a Care Team Meeting facilitated by DFFH. This session allowed practitioners to develop skills so that greater collaborative practice can be undertaken in Gippsland.
Facilitated by:
- Gippsland Family Violence Alliance
Resource:
Attendance:
Inner Gippsland: 50
Outer Gippsland: 47
Change in Practice:
- 75% indicated that their practice would change as a result of the practice and connection forum
- 82.7% indicated they were confident that they could identify collaborative practice opportunities around working collaboratively
“Change of language was highlighted throughout the session which I had enjoyed and will implement in my daily practice. Very informative session”.
Summary:
Victoria Police spoke to practitioners about what is included on an L17, how police assess the level of risk, the process which is undertaken during assessment and touched on non-fatal strangulation.
Facilitated by:
- Victoria Police Family Violence Training Officers
Attendance:
Inner Gippsland: 54
Outer Gippsland: 59
Change in Practice:
- 79% indicated that their practice would change as a result of the practice and connection forum
- 87.6% indicated they were confident that they could identify collaborative practice opportunities around working with Victoria Police
“Been fantastic to have access to Victoria Police and the work they are doing around Family Violence. And to understand how they process a call out and the training they doing with all members now”.
Summary:
Experienced practitioner who work with men, spoke to us about working with complexity, collusion and engagement with men. They also explained how Men’s Group work and case management works in Gippsland and answered questions.
Facilitated by:
- Latrobe Community Health
- The Salvation Army
- Anglicare Victoria
Attendance:
Inner Gippsland: 19
Outer Gippsland: 21
Change in Practice:
- 66.66% said they gained an understand of how to dismantle systems of oppression affecting the client group
- 100% said the Forum assisted them to build connections/networks with other practitioner
“The panelist were really informative and passionate about providing appropriate support for Men using Family Violence”
Summary:
The E-Safety Commissioner came to provide information to Gippsland practitioners about how technology is being used to perpetuate forms of family violence.
Facilitated by:
- E-Safety Commissioner
Referral Pathways:
Attendance:
Inner Gippsland: 28
Outer Gippsland: 21
Change in Practice:
- 60% said they gained an understand of how to dismantle systems of oppression affecting the client group
- 75% said the Forum assisted them to build connections/ networks with other practitioners
“Excellent topic, brilliant delivery”.
Summary:
Held across two sessions, an online session and a face to face session, participants gained an understanding of how to unpack the MARAM Safety Planning Tool.
Facilitated by:
- Gippsland Family Violence Alliance
Resource:
Attendance:
Inner Gippsland: 38 practitioners
Outer Gippsland: 51 practitioners
Online: 41
Change in Practice:
- 55.17% Said they gained an understand of how to dismantle systems of oppression affecting the client group
- 82.76% Said the Forum assisted them to build connections/networks with other practitioners
“The deep dive into safety planning options and alternative questions was extremely valuable”.