Resources for health professionals

Toolkits and guidelines

HealthPathways Sydney and HealthPathways South Eastern Sydney Clinical portal specifically for health professionals which includes comprehensive domestic and family violence pathways. To obtain a username and password, use the “Sign in or register” button on the respective site.

It’s time to talk – D&FV Tool kit for GPs Resource to assist GPs with identifying and responding to women and children who have experienced or are experiencing family violence. The toolkit contains guidelines for patient care, as well as some legal information relevant to your role as a GP.

RACGP : Can you identify the warning signs of family violence Professional Development Program including skills to identify and respond to family violence, effective collaboration with broader D&FV sector, self-care in context of D&FV.

RACGP : White Book Abuse and violence- Working with our paients in general practice 

When she talks to you about the violence: A toolkit for GPs in NSW Resource developed by Women’s Legal Service NSW

1800RESPECT Disability Toolkit Information including videos, written resources on how to contact and what services are available

Aging and Disability Commission Resources Free toolkits and materials to support your organisation and their response to abuse, neglect and exploitation of older people and adults with disability.

Compass National website navigating elder abuse in Australia.

DFSV Primary Care Action Plan Guide This guide will assist you in using the DFSV Primary Care Action Plan.

Strengthening General Practitioner Responses to Child Sexual Abuse in Primary Health Care

Strengthening General Practitioner Responses to Sexual Violence in Primary Health Care

Safety and reporting resources

GP Information Sheet – Safer Pathway The role of GPs in referring to Safer Pathway

Safer Pathway Referral Form GP Referral Form to Safer Pathway

1800 RESPECT Safety Planning Checklist

NSW Police: Domestic and Family Violence

Family Violence Law Help National website for people wanting to understand domestic and family violence , the law and where to get help. Includes information about D&FV, family law, child protection law, ADVOs, where to get help

Sexual Assault Reporting Option Online form that people who have been sexually assaulted can complete if they have decided not to make a formal report to police or have their matter investigated. This form can be completed anonymously.

Mandatory Reporter Guide The MRG supports mandatory reporters to:

• determine whether a report to the Child Protection Helpline is needed for concerns about possible abuse or neglect of a child (including unborn) or young person.
• identify alternative ways to support vulnerable children, young people and their families where a mandatory reporter’s response is better served outside the statutory child protection system.

Government Resources

NSW Fair Trading – Ending a tenancy because of domestic violence: Health Practitioner Declaration Health Practitioners can assist patients to escape a domestic violence situation in a rented home by making a domestic violence declaration. This allows patient/tenant to end their tenancy immediately without penalty.

Please contact the Domestic and Family Violence or Sexual Violence and Child Sexual Abuse Navigators for posters, pamphlets and other resources for your practice, by calling 1800 719 801 or emailing dfsvassist@health.nsw.gov.au.