Overview

The Department of Health and Aged Care (DoHAC) has funded a pilot initiative focused on improving the primary healthcare system’s response to Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence (DFSV). Wentworth Healthcare, provider of the Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network (NBMPHN), Care and Connect program is designed to support primary care to recognise the sign's and make effective referrals for patients impacted by DFSV.

From this session you will be able to:

• Access information about the Care and Connect program
• Recognise the signs of domestic and family violence
• Identify barriers to disclosing domestic and family violence
• Respond to those affected by domestic and family violence
• Meet and learn about how a DFV Linker can support you and your patient with advice and information relating to DFV, including appropriate referral pathways available in your region.

This session will be held via Zoom. Spaces are limited. 

Audience

GPs, practice nurse, allied health professionals, practice staff

This session is the first in a 3-part series. It is recommended participants complete this session, prior to the Introduction to Child Sexual Abuse and Introduction to Sexual Violence (within the context of primary care). Both sessions are now available on the PHNs events page

Each session requires a minimum of 8 confirmed registrations, or the session will be cancelled. If the session is cancelled, you will be informed through email prior. Participants will be provided with an alternative session. Once registered, please notify us if you are unable to attend the session. 

Presenter Details

Penny Wood - Coordinator– Domestic Family Violence Programs, NBMPHN

Jodie - DFV Linker, Relationships Australia (Program Lead)