DV-alert participant
'This is the most important and best training I've ever had. I came out so much better equipped than when I went in – it was so insightful and will help me in my professional life, and my personal life too.'
2026 Workshops
DV-alert, a domestic violence response training program, gives our community the skills to Recognise, Respond and Refer cases of domestic and family violence.
Thursday 26 March
This 1-day workshop provides practical knowledge and skills in implementing the Recognise, Respond and Refer Model.
Attendees must have previously attended a 2-Day DV-alert Foundations Workshop.
RECOGNISE the presentation of men who use violence. RESPOND safely. REFER appropriately.
Thursday 14 May
2-Hour DV-aware is an interactive workshop where you will learn how to recognise and respond to domestic and family violence and what you can do to help make a difference.
Who is it for? Anyone living in Australia (minimum age: 18-years-old). Also suitable for organisations.
Cost: This workshop is free for adults.
Tuesday 19 and Wednesday 20 May
This 2-day workshop provides practical knowledge and skills in implementing the Recognise, Respond and Refer Model in a frontline worker context (First Responders Only). It is offered as a standalone workshop or as part of the Assessment Pathway towards assessment.
RECOGNISE the signs of domestic and family violence. RESPOND confidently. REFER appropriately.
Training that makes a difference
Training is delivered on behalf of Lifeline Australia RTO 88036.
On successful completion of DV-alert training, students will receive a Statement of Attainment CHCDFV001.
Please note this training program is not intended to equip participants to undertake therapeutic or counselling work.
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General face-to-face workshops
You will attend a two-day workshop, where you will interact with other participants in small groups, complete a workbook and skills assessment, and receive a final call from the trainer as part of the assessment.
Face-to-face workshops are held across all states and territories to encourage more health, allied health and community support workers to enrol in the course.
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Indigenous face-to-face workshops
These workshops are specifically designed for health, allied health and community support workers who are working in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Both Indigenous and non-Indigenous workers are welcome to enrol.
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E-learning
This is an 18-hour online course held over six to eight weeks. It involves downloading and reading online materials, working through lessons, and completing assessment questions.
A qualified trainer is available to support online participants throughout the course, assess answers to the workbook, and provide feedback to participants.
Upon completing the course, participants will receive a final call from the trainer as part of the assessment.
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Awareness sessions
These two-hour DV-aware workshops are designed to meet the needs of communities and specific groups and organisations who encounter domestic and family violence.
Bookings are essential.
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Tailored workshops
A two-day DV-alert workshop can be organised for organisations that work with families and communities (minimum of 10 staff).
Specifically designed for your organisation, staff will learn to recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence.
Got questions?
Want to find out more? Please visit the DV alert website.