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Term 4 2024

Working with Victim Survivors from a Migrant or Refugee Background

Join us on Tuesday 19 November from 10am to 1pm to improve your knowledge and skills for working with victim survivors from a refugee or migrant background. Hear speakers from InTouch, Multicultural Centre for Women's Health and WestCASA. Open to SASVic member services only. Free.

Term 4 2024

Introduction to the new Transfemme Practice Guide with Zoe Belle Gender Collective

Join SASVic, Starlady of Zoe Belle Gender Collective and CASA House on Tuesday 3 December, 9.45am to 11.15am, to learn more about 'Responding to the objectification, fetishisation and sexual exploitation of trans women and trans feminine people by cisgender men: A Transfemme Practice Guide'. Open to SASVic member services only. Free.

Coming Soon

Term 4 2024

Medical Risks and Impacts of Non-Fatal Strangulation

SASVic is hosting an online webinar with Dr Jo Ann Parkin, clinical forensic physician, on the medical risks and impacts of non-fatal strangulation. ONLINE. Rescheduled date TBC

Past Events

Understanding Eating Disorders when Working with Victim Survivors

This training aims to equip participants with knowledge regarding eating disorders and the intersection between eating disorders and sexual assault/trauma. Held over two sessions (11am-1pm, Wed 4th and 11th September). Prior knowledge and understanding of eating disorders is not required. Open to SASVic member services only.

Supporting Victim Survivors through the Legal System

**WAITLIST AVAILABLE** Join Jenna Tuke (CASA House) for this two-day foundational workshop for all counsellor advocates. Monday 16 and Tuesday 17 September. QVWC, Melbourne. Open to SASVic member services only. Free.

Assessment and Case Formulation through a Trauma Lens with Children

**Bookings now open** Join clinical psychologist and trainer, Dr Sarah Schubert, for this online workshop to build your knowledge and skills for assessment and case formulation with children who have experienced trauma. Thursday 22 August, 11am - 2pm. ONLINE Fees will apply.

Polyvagal Theory and Personal Profile Mapping

**Bookings now open** Join Dr Teresa Noakes for this 2-part online introductory training covering polyvagal theory and personal profile mapping, using Deb Dana's Rhythm of Regulation® methodology. Thursday 8 and Thursday 15 August. ONLINE. Fees will apply

Supporting Victim Survivors through the Legal System

**Fully Booked - Waitlist Available**Join Jenna Tuke (CASA House) for this two-day foundational workshop for all counsellor advocates. Tuesday 21 and Wednesday 22 May. Melbourne, Queen Victoria Women's Centre. Free for SASVic members.

Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Child Victim Survivors

Join Phoenix Australia for this 2-day training session on using Trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy with children victim/survivors. Tuesday 14 and Wednesday 15 May, VET Centre, Level 8, 379 Collins Street, Melbourne. Fees will apply.

Foundations Short Course 6 Day Intensive with the Child and Woman Abuse Studies Unit UK

Join Dr. Fiona Vera Gray from the London Metropolitan University, alongside a range of local guest speakers for a 6-day intensive short course covering topics such as feminist theory and historical perspectives, sexual violence, child sexual abuse and intersectional framings. April 16 - 18 and April 22 - 24. Melbourne University College. Email training@sasvic.org.au to register your interest.

Disability Communication Forum, Investigating What Works

Join us for this full-day forum to hear from experts in the disability field and learn practical skills for engaging with child and adult victim survivors with additional communication needs. Wednesday 1 May. Melbourne (Venue TBC). Open to SASVic member services only, email training@sasvic.org.au to register your interest.

Untouched: Sex & Intimacy - Group 2

**Fully Booked - Waitlist Available** Join Susan Stark and Kendra Russell for this full-day in-person training which aims to build foundational skills and knowledge for workers seeking to increase their capacity and confidence in providing support to survivors of sexual abuse and violence, regarding issues related to sex, intimacy and pleasure. For practitioners new to somatic work, prior completion of ‘Foundations in Feminist Somatics’ is recommended. Friday 22 March, 9.30am - 4.30pm, Second Story Studios, Collingwood. Fees will apply.

Foundations in Feminist Somatics

Join Susan Stark and Kendra Russell for this full-day in-person training designed to provide practitioners with foundational skills in feminist somatics. This workshop provides an introduction, as well as practical tools and resources to support counsellors to increase their capacity and confidence in integrating somatic frameworks within 1-on-1 sessions with victim-survivors of sexual assault. Tuesday 19 March, 9.30am - 4.30pm, Second Story Studios, Collingwood. Fees will apply.

Untouched: Sex & Intimacy - Group 1

Join Susan Stark and Kendra Russell for this full-day in-person training which aims to build foundational skills and knowledge for workers seeking to increase their capacity and confidence in providing support to survivors of sexual abuse and violence, regarding issues related to sex, intimacy and pleasure. For practitioners new to somatic work, prior completion of ‘Foundations in Feminist Somatics’ is recommended.Wednesday 20 March, 9.30am - 4.30pm, Second Story Studios, Collingwood. Fees will apply.

Supporting Victim Survivors through the Legal System

**Fully booked - waitlist available** Join Jenna Tuke (CASA House) for this two-day foundational training for all counsellor advocates on 21 and 22 November in Melbourne.

Polyvagal Theory and Personal Profile Mapping

**Fully booked - waitlist available** Join Dr Teresa Noakes for this two-part online workshop on polyvagal theory and personal profile mapping, targeted to workers new to polyvagal theory, taking place on Nov 23 and 30.

Understanding eating disorders when working with victim survivors

Join experts online from the Centre of Excellence in Eating Disorders to increase your knowledge and skills for supporting victim survivors. Tuesday 3 October, 1pm-3pm.

Affirmative Consent: Understanding the New Laws and Translating into Everyday Practice

**Fully booked - waitlist available** New affirmative consent laws came into effect in Victoria on 30 July. Join SASVic and Victoria Legal Aid to learn more about these changes and implications for counsellor advocates, Thursday 5 October, 2pm - 3pm.

Affirmative Consent: Understanding the New Laws and Translating into Everyday Practice

**Fully booked - waitlist available** The new affirmative consent laws come into effect in Victoria on 30 July 2023. Join SASVic to learn more about these changes followed by a panel discussion, Thursday 17 August, 1.00pm - 3.00pm.

Untouched

**Fully Booked - Waitlist Available**Join us for this one-day in-person training designed to upskill practitioners to support victim survivors reclaim sex and intimacy. Tuesday 12 September, 9.30am - 4.30pm, Second Story Studios, Collingwood

Becoming an External Regulator for Trauma Integration in Play Therapy

We welcome Lisa Dion, founder and President of the Synergetic Play Institute, to Melbourne for this half-day workshop. Online option also available.

Polyvagal Theory and Personal Profile Mapping

Join Dr Teresa Noakes for this two-part online workshop on polyvagal theory and personal profile mapping on May 18 and June 1.

Treatment Interventions for Harmful Sexual Behaviours

Join Kevin Creeden for this half-day online workshop, and learn how one size does not fit all when it comes to treatment interventions for HSB.

LGBTIQ Forum: Concepts, myths and inclusive practice

Join Rainbow Health Australia and Dr Shaez Mortimer for the 2023 SASVic LGBTIQ Forum, Tuesday 29 August, 9.30am-1pm.

Assessment and Case Formulation through a Trauma Lens with Children

**Fully booked - waitlist available** Join clinical psychologist Dr Sarah Schubert on Wednesday 30 August for this online workshop.

Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Adult Victim Survivors

This 2-day workshop, delivered by Phoenix Australia, is designed for mental health practitioners who have foundational competence in the assessment and treatment of posttraumatic stress.