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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

	Application based presentations to leave you with practical tools to create immediate and positive changes for yourself, your clients, your community.
	Networking with like-minded sector professionals to discover best practice solutions.
	Inspiration from current research, top professionals and leaders within the family, domestic and sexual violence sector.
	A platform to share your research, services, and case studies with your peers.
	A space to collaborate with and support likeminded professionals and services to deliver better outcomes in our community.
	A break away from your every-day to think bigger, more creatively and strategically.
	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.

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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Complete online access to audio and visual presentations for 30 days*
Over 10 hours towards CPD points
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5 star conference catering package
Access to exclusive networking functions
Complete online access to audio and visual presentations for 30 days post-event
Printed conference materials
Over 10 hours towards CPD points
Your personalised certificate of attendance
Exposure for your organisation
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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.

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