Expressions of Interest: DFSV Assist Program

Central and Eastern Sydney Primary Health Network (CESPHN) welcomes general practices to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to participate in the DFSV Assist program.

DFSV Assist is funded by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing as part of the Improving Health System Responses to Family and Domestic Violence initiative. The program aims to build the capacity of general practitioners, practice nurses and practice staff to recognise and respond to domestic, family and sexual violence (DFSV), including child sexual abuse, in order to improve patient experience and outcomes. The program offers in-practice training and ongoing access to DFSV Navigators who provide advice and referral support.

This program will be offered to a select number of general practices in the CESPHN region. Financial support to the value of $1500 (excluding GST) plus $150 per GP per training session (each session is 1-1.5 hours) will be offered to practices who successfully complete the program. The first payment of $750 will be paid upon execution of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). The second payment for GP attendance will occur following the completion of the three training sessions. A third payment of $750 will be paid upon completion of all activities.

To successfully complete the DFSV Assist Program, participating practices must:

Attend three training sessions
Complete one Quality Improvement Activity
Attend a follow-up session with the Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Navigators
Ensure all participating staff complete pre- and post- program evaluation surveys

The timeframe for completing the training and activities to meet program objectives is twelve months from the date of Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) execution. Below is a draft MOA. Please read and familiarise yourself with the agreement. The participating practice and CESPHN will enter into the MOA after acceptance into the program.

How to apply

Please read the following:

Services must submit an EOI to apply for the program via this form.

If you have any questions, please email dfsvassist@cesphn.com.au.

Any clarification questions asked by potential applicants will be posted on this page. Please review answers before continuing your application.

Submission close 5pm on 14 August 2026.