Do your part this 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence

The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an international campaign that runs annually from 25 November (the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) to 10 December (Human Rights Day).  

During the 16 Days of Activism, communities around the world join the call to prevent and eliminate violence against women and girls.

In Australia:

1 in 6 women experienced physical and/or sexual violence by a current or previous cohabiting partner

1 in 4 women experienced emotional abuse by a current or previous cohabiting partner

1 in 6 women experienced economic abuse by a current or previous cohabiting partner

A full-time GP in Australia is estimated to unknowingly see 5 women a week experiencing DFV. GPs receive the most disclosures of current DFV out of any professional group, including social workers and police.

Do your part in ending gender-based violence by booking in free training for your practice on Responding to Domestic and Family Violence in Primary Care in 2025, or contacting the DFV Navigator for advice on supporting a patient impacted by DFV.

From next year we will also be offering free training for practices on Sexual Violence and Child Sexual Abuse.

For training enquiries, call 1800 719 801 option 1 or email dfvassist@cesphn.com.au

For referral support and consultation, call 1800 719 801 option 2 or email wdvcap@legalaid.nsw.gov.au.

Webinar

Join our webinar this Wednesday, 27 November: Strengthening clinical practices to safeguard adults vulnerable to abuse in their family, home and community

Our webinar takes place this Wednesday 27 November from 7.00 PM – 8.30 PM. A presentation from the NSW Ageing and Disability Commission will be followed by a panel discussing a case study.

Please see event details and registration here: https://connect.cesphn.org.au/EventDetails?id=a1JMn000000Yl69MAC

Learning outcomes:

This session will help you understand the common forms of abuse, neglect and exploitation of older people and adults with disability. You will learn:

1. Identify signs and indicators of abuse, neglect and exploitation of older people and adults with disability.
2. Determine steps you can take with patients who are older people or adults with disability to identify and respond to potential abuse.
3. Recommend appropriate referral pathways and support options, including the role of the NSW Ageing and Disability Commission, and how to access useful resources.