Domestic and Family Violence Resources

Abstract

As a community, we all have a responsibility to put an end to domestic and family violence. In our role as a peak body, Q Shelter has engaged in work which aims to equip providers of housing and homelessness services, as well as the private real estate sector, with the tools and resources necessary to better recognise and respond to domestic and family violence.

Developing the Housing and Homelessness Workforce Response to Domestic and Family Violence: A Learning Suite

As someone working in the housing and homelessness sector, you may be the first to see warning signs of domestic and family violence. By watching the micro-learning videos and engaging with the online tools, you will:

• Increase your understanding of domestic and family violence;
• Better understand your role in responding to DFV as someone working in the housing and homelessness sector;
• Build confidence in responding appropriately to tenants, or individuals you are supporting who are impacted by DFV; and
• Better understand referral pathways for information and support, both for yourself, and those you are engaging with.

This series of online tools was developed thanks to a grant received from The Department of Child Safety, Youth, and Women as part of Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month 2020.