Training

To learn how to respond to domestic and family violence, we encourage church leadership teams to seek out training opportunities. Some providers are listed here.

DV Alert training

This Federal Government funded service provides free domestic violence awareness sessions as well as a free trainer who will come to your church for 1-2 day sessions. For more information click here.

Our Watch

Australia's national body for primary prevention against gender-based violence, Our Watch, provides some training opportunities for particular workforce sectors. For more information click here. 

Ridley College

Presented by Erica Mandi Manga (née Hamence) this FREE online course was created for church leaders and pastors to be equipped to respond to Domestic and Family Violence within the church. Find out more here. 

Before it Starts - Anglicare and Youthworks

This is a four week series designed for youth groups to learn about building healthy relationships and preventing domestic violence. See here for more information. 

Church Cares video training

This US-based group offers a handbook, an introductory video, and 12 lesson videos to help Christian leaders understand and implement the best practices for handling the variety of abuse scenarios at church, school, or ministry. For Church Cares resources, click here.