The Family Violence Information Sharing Scheme (FVISS) and Child Information Sharing Scheme (CISS) enable the sharing of information between prescribed organisations to assess and manage family violence risk. Legislative changes were made to the Family Violence...
For many, the holiday season is a time for celebration and excitement, but it is important to remember that holidays like Christmas and New Year’s Day are also peak times for family violence-related incidents. By the...
One of the biggest events on the sporting calendar is held this weekend, the Australian Football League (AFL) Grand Final. ...
The Family Violence Sensitive Practice Clinical Guideline has been updated and put into practice. ...
Human Rights Day marks the end of 16 Days of Activism, providing us with an opportunity to reflect on the impact of family violence in our community. Familiarising ourselves with those at increased risk will...
The pandemic has impacted our lives in so many ways, with many of those changes here to stay. Throughout the harder times, we have seen some of the best in people. However, for others the...
Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the beginning of the United Nations’ global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence campaign- an opportune moment to talk about family violence....
Thursday 25 November marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the first day of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence, which aims to raise awareness of the various...
Monash Health employees are invited to attend Chisholm Institute’s annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence event featuring keynote speaker and investigative journalist, Jess Hill and The Honourable Gabrielle Williams, Minister for Prevention of...
As healthcare workers, it is important to identify family violence and respond to family violence and provide advice to help keep people safe. To support you with this, we have a range of resources available to...