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The generation that ends Domestic Violence:
It's everyone’s responsibility.


What role do we all play in creating safer communities, schools, work and home environments?


 27th – 29th November, 2023

 Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart, Tasmania

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United, we will tirelessly work to end domestic violence in a generation.

Reflect on current obstacles, brainstorm innovations and seek opportunities for change within the family, domestic and sexual violence sector.

Join some of the most influential and dedicated sector professionals to work collaboratively through the most pressing issues and pave a new path for the future.

Walk away from the conference with a once in a year learning experience, more connection to the goals of the sector, and your role within it, your peers and your community.

The presenters, the topics, the workshops, the social functions and opportunities for collaborations are all incredibly valuable and will provide you with the ideas, insight, knowledge and chances you need to create the change you want to see.

Greatest Risk

Intimate partner violence is the GREATEST HEALTH RISK FACTOR (greater than smoking, alcohol & obesity) for women aged 25–44.

10 Every Day

Almost 10 women a day are hospitalised for assault injuries perpetrated by a spouse or domestic partner.

54%

In a recent report on male-perpetrated intimate partner homicide, 54 per cent of offenders reported a history of trauma.

2.2 Million

An estimated 2.2 million Australians (12% of the population) reported experiences of sexual violence (threat and/or assault) since the age of 15.

Statistics: 1: Ayre et al, 2016. 2: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). 20193: Boxall et al., 2022. 4: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.

Join us at the STOP Domestic Violence Conference and explore the current issues facing the sector and brainstorm new initiatives so we can make our communities safer and work toward the goal of eradicating domestic, family and sexual violence in a generation.

How can we provide universal education, public messaging around the supports available and steps to take when a community member experiences domestic abuse, family or sexual violence or coercive control?

What are the steps necessary in developing professional and cultural competency for all mental and allied health workers to provide the necessary support to victims in times of need?

Where are the resources available to the community which make up the ongoing response to family and domestic violence?

Together we will review the plans around prevention, intervention, response and recovery of family, domestic and sexual violence sector to create a brighter, safer future.

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Why the STOP Domestic Violence Conference is the conference to attend?

check-solid-green The largest attended family, domestic and sexual violence sector conference in Australia and New Zealand with over 400 professionals attending each year.
check-solid-green Now in its 9th year, it is also the longest running conference dedicated to ending Domestic Violence in the Asia-Pacific region.
check-solid-green 91% of delegates said they would return to the conference.
check-solid-green The most diverse and inclusive conference on family, domestic and sexual violence in Australia and New Zealand with dedicated streams on topics like Indigenous family violence, violence against elders, abuse within under-represented communities and Domestic abuse and family violence in the workplace.
check-solid-green The most comprehensive line-up of expert presenters.
check-solid-green Over 10 hours of CPD hours available upon attendance in person at the conference.
check-solid-green Trusted and supported by over 3000 passionate leaders from the family, domestic and sexual violence sector.

What will I learn at the STOP Domestic Violence Conference?

In 2023, our conference theme:
The generation that ends Domestic Violence: It's everyone’s responsibility.

Exploring the intersections of Domestic Violence

  • child abuse 
  • sexual and intimate violence  
  • system responses and improving collaboration 

Bridging the gaps in Elder Abuse

  • Working effectively with ageing and aged care services to help keep elders safe

Abuse within under-represented communities

  • Disability
  • LGBTIQA+
  • CALD communities
  • First Nations
  • Rural and Remote communities
  • Roadmap identifying the gaps and service short-falls
  • Ensuring these communities have equitable access and visibility in policy planning and front line service delivery

Law, Justice & Systemic Reforms:

  • Federal/State initiatives- federal sexual violence judicial reform, consent harmonisation
  • Family Law Reform and legal support – particularly early intervention
  • Systemic Abuse & Lateral Violence (including impacts of colonial violence)
  • Coercive Control - new legislation implementation and impact

Sectoral Developments:

  • Partnerships in the field: case studies that show how collaborations have improved outcomes as opposed to working in silos 
  • Workforce; recruiting, training, risk assessment and upskilling 
  • Access to Funding; and the potential impacts of lateral violence within sector 
  • Embedding culturally appropriate practices throughout mainstream services 
  • Wellbeing for people providing services; vicarious trauma 

Domestic Violence and our Community:

  • Adolescent violence and contextualising where they belong
  • lateral violence in communities where there is domestic and sexual violence
  • Culturally responsive practice and including Indigenous perspectives, voices, lived experiences and expertise
  • Prevention, Early Intervention and education especially with young people; formal/ informal supports
  • Coercive control – education and impact on communities
  • Domestic & Family violence in the workplace - response, paid dv leave; impact and implementation lessons learned

Men and masculinities

  • Early Intervention Opportunities to Stop DV
  • Working with men who use violence / recovering from using violence
  • Perpetrators and the workplace
  • Respect@work legislation implementation; efficacy and impact
  • Men’s behaviour change programs
  • Family violence (men can also be victims)

Game Changers: What’s new and emerging in the sector?

  • Technology for good. How is it being adopted in Prevention: Intervention: Response: Recovery for better outcomes?
  • Innovation with AI and technology
  • Crisis response and reducing touch points for survivors
  • Privacy and the intersections with online safety in a holistic data eco system
  • How will this benefit our under-represented communities?

Digital Platforms role in DV

  • Perpetrator behaviour through use of technology; mapping patterns
  • Responding to, and managing of, perpetrator violence online
  • Privacy and human rights
  • Dating & Social Media Apps Safety and Privacy; impacts on cohorts
  • Pop Culture and the influence of this on young people through informal peer supports; the normalizing of abusive behaviour; influencer culture and impacts on formal process and education

Now in its 9th year, the STOP Domestic Violence Conference sees an incredible selection of sector leaders, professionals, practitioners, victim-survivors and lived experience gather for 3 days of intentional sharing and learning.

Who will attend the STOP Domestic Violence Conference with me?

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Here’s a snapshot of who attendees:

  • Management, Service Manager, Team Leader, Case Manager, Support Worker: hospital workers, family court, centrelink, lawyers, rehabilation services including correction and community-based projects, state government departments: DOCS, Housing, Social Services.
  • Mental Health Leadership, Strategy and Management: CEOs, Directors, Managers and Leaders.
  • CEO, Management: State peak bodies and charities.  
  • Mental Health Medical Professionals: Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Mental Health Nurses, GPs, Clinical workers, Peer workers, support workers, Counsellors, Occupational therapists, Clinical workers, Social workers.
  • Management, Service Manager, Team Leader, Case Manager, Support Worker: Community Health Services which offer DFV services (Shelters, Refuges, Emergency Housing, AOD services.)
  • Management, Service Manager, Team Leader, Case Manager, Support Worker: Charities
  • Protective services: Police.

Why should I attend the STOP Domestic Violence Conference this year?

  • Share best practices and learn real-world solutions with applicable takeaways. 
    The conference encourages multi-sectoral collaboration and create a platform for knowledge sharing, case studies and learning opportunities to advance the end of domestic abuse, family and sexual violence and coercive control in our community.
  • Be a part of the solution to end violence against women and children
    The goal to end violence against women and children in a generation needs us all to collaborate, share and grow. Lend your voice, research or real-world insights as either a presenter, or during the interactive Pan-Shops to achieving this goal.
  • Assess the current challenges - review the sector opportunities set to make big changes.
    With your peers, you’ll discuss what is happening right now and learn about the innovations which have the potential to change the face of the sector.
  • Gain the insights you need to step up in your role.
    Walk away with an impressive list of ideas and plans which you can reuse, redesign and reimagine for your own work, clients and community.
  • Take time out from your everyday to plan a safer future for our community.  
    Take a break from your every day to focus on the bigger industry issues and have a hand in planning the future of the sector and a safer community for everyone.
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Is this event for me?

Yes! The STOP Domestic Violence Conference is for you if you’re looking for:

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check-solid-green Application based presentations to leave you with practical tools to create immediate and positive changes for yourself, your clients, your community.
check-solid-green Networking with like-minded sector professionals to discover best practice solutions.
check-solid-green Inspiration from current research, top professionals and leaders within the family, domestic and sexual violence sector.
check-solid-green A platform to share your research, services, and case studies with your peers.
check-solid-green A space to collaborate with and support likeminded professionals and services to deliver better outcomes in our community.
check-solid-green A break away from your every-day to think bigger, more creatively and strategically.
check-solid-green Attend one event where you can see over fifty expert presenters in one location all focused on eliminating intimate partner violence, and family, domestic and sexual violence.

Join us and walk away from the event connected, inspired and excited by your sector, it’s professionals and its future.

What do past delegates say about the STOP Domestic Violence Conference?

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Presenting at the STOP Domestic Violence Conference

SDV23 will explore the theme: The generation that ends Domestic Violence: It's everyone’s responsibility.

As a presenter you will share your latest research, findings, ideas and insights with the family, domestic and sexual violence sector. This is your chance to lend your voice to the current challenges faced by the sector and provide real-world case studies, solutions and new approaches to creating safer communities and homes.

This opportunity comes up once a year so please take this as your moment to apply to present now.

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Partnering with STOP Domestic Violence Conference

Partner with the STOP Domestic Violence Conference and expand your organisation’s connection to our conference delegates including policy makers, mental health professionals and family, domestic and sexual violence sector leaders.  

Showcase (and show off) the programs, services and initiatives which can help make all sector professionals lives safer, easier and more supported. Our team can assist in creating custom partnership packages designed for your specific goals, so reach out today.

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3 DAY PROGRAM

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  • Access to exclusive networking functions
  • Complete online access to audio and visual presentations for 30 days post-event
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Venue & Accommodation

The venue and accommodation for the 2023 STOP Domestic Violence Conference will be at the:
Hotel Grand Chancellor Hobart

Networking Function
Date: Tuesday 28th November 2023 
Time: 5pm - 6pm
Cost: Included in your delegate registration. $80 for guests.
Catering: Drinks and canapes will be provided.

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Room Rates
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Room Only $270
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Scholarships

The ANZMHA is awarding 3 in-person and 10 virtual delegate scholarships to attend the 2023 STOP Domestic Violence Conference in October. Applications for scholarships must be submitted by close of business Friday 20th October 2023. Please click here to find out the eligibility criteria and apply.
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