Responding to Domestic and Family Violence in the Context of Homelessness

Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) is a leading cause of homelessness, and workers across homelessness and housing services are increasingly supporting people affected by DFV in complex and constrained environments. This training is designed to build understanding, confidence, and practical skills for responding safely and appropriately.

This training will cover:

• Definitions of Domestic Family Violence and Coercive Control

• Brief review of recent QLD legislative changes (what this means in practice)

• Specific information around DFV risk factors intersecting with housing and homelessness

• Working with People Using Violence (overview)

• Safety Planning

• Understand referral processes for DVConnect delivered by the Service Integration Coordinator

DVConnect provides state-wide domestic, family and sexual violence helplines, supporting people to live free from violence and facilitating access to safety.

This training will be facilitated by DVConnect’s Quality and Training Manager, an Accredited Family Violence Social Worker (AASW) and a highly experienced and dynamic facilitator.

Date: April 21st 2026

Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm

Where: Online via ZOOM

Tickets: $15 per person exluding GST

We offer a small amount of free tickets to people with Lived Experience of homelessness. Please contact Events@qshelter.asn.au for a code to unlock free ticket.

Accessibility and inclusion are very important to us. Please let us know what you need to participate in this event through the registration process.

Please email events@qshelter.asn.au if you are experiencing any barriers for registering.