DISCLOSURES/VICARIOUS TRAUMA: Due to the nature of the content of this unit, participants will be exposed to both descriptions and images that are confronting, including images and descriptions of victims and serious injuries. If participants are in any way concerned about being exposed to such content, we strongly recommend that they contact the unit support officer (svtraining@monash.edu) or CLEaRS to further discuss before moving forward with this training.
Target audience
This course is designed for medical practitioners, nurses, midwives, and other health professionals who care for patients who may have experienced sexual violence. Monash University invites expressions of interest from AHPRA-registered and Australia-based practising health practitioners providing primary health care services to undertake the RACGP and other medical college CPD-accredited training at no cost.
Overview
Domestic and family violence is a serious problem that affects individuals, families, and the community. Women under 45 are at the highest risk of being hurt or killed by their partners. According to the Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) 2017, more than one woman is killed every week by her partner or ex-partner. Those who have experienced domestic and family violence need help and support from frontline workers. The effects of domestic and family violence can be devastating and have a far-reaching impact on the lives of those involved.
The evidence-based and trauma-informed course content is practice-informed by Australia’s largest forensic medical and scientific centre, the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine (VIFM). The VIFM provides an acute service for victims of sexual violence, providing medical examinations and support for a diverse cohort of patients. This Accredited Training in Sexual Violence Response (ATSVR) project is funded by the Commonwealth Department of Social Services (DSS) as an initiative under the National Plan to End Violence Against Women and their Children 2022-2032. The DSS has identified a need to develop accredited training for frontline workers on how to recognise and respond appropriately to disclosures of sexual violence. We know that individuals with multiple risk factors such as mental and physical disabilities, youth, and those in institutional and aged care are exponentially more likely to experience sexual violence and to face barriers in seeking help. Health Practitioners need to be able to recognise and assess at-risk individuals and identify indicators of all forms of sexual violence including harassment. Health practitioners must have appropriate skills to respond effectively and empathetically to disclosures and to understand the referral pathways that apply in each instance.
Provider
This training program is provided by Monash University’s Department of Forensic Medicine and consortia partner, the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine (VIFM). This training program is funded by the Commonwealth Department of Social Services under the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children 2022-2032.
Duration and delivery
This training is offered across two separate training days. Day one of the training includes Unit 2 - Sexual Violence: Responding to Adult Disclosures, day two of the training covers Unit 3 - Sexual Violence: Responding to at-risk Patients.
Completion requirements
1. Attending both training days with full attendance,
2. Submitting post-training feedback.
Technical requirements
This course is to be delivered face-to-face at various locations across the NT.
How to enrol
Please note that enrolling into this course will not secure a spot on an upcoming training session. To book in for a session, first enrol here then select an available session under the 'Book Here' tab.
Self-enrol
Use the 'Enrol me' button located at the bottom of this page. If you cannot see the 'Enrol me' button at the bottom of this page, please CLICK HERE and re-check for the 'Enrol me' button at the bottom of this page. Clicking on the 'Enrol me' button will enrol you in the course and take you to the course homepage. Then you will be able to sign-up to a training session.
NTG Staff – login with your NTG LAN details.
Non-NTG Staff – login with your MyLearning account details or apply for a MyLearning account using the Application form for non-departmental staff.
Contacts
For information regarding the course, contact:
Clinical Learning, Education and Research Services (CLEaRS)
p 08 89227660