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DV-alert

Our free training program will help you recognise the signs of domestic and family violence and know what to do next – DV-alert empowers you to act safely and appropriately.

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Our training

DV-alert is a free, nationally recognised training program that is available, at no cost, to all health, allied health and frontline workers who are most likely to encounter people experiencing or at risk of domestic and family violence.

Learn to recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence with DV-alert.

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. 

  • DV-Alert 2-Day Foundations

    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.

    See the training schedule

  • DV-Alert 2 Hour DV- aware

    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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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. 

1-Day DV-alert Men Who Use Violence Workshop

Thursday 26 March

9:00am–4:30pm at Hornsby RSL

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. 

2-Hour DV-aware Workshop

Thursday 14 May

10:00am–12:00pm in North Sydney

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.

2-Day DV-alert Foundations Workshop

Tuesday 19 and Wednesday 20 May

9:00am–4:30pm at Hornsby RSL

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. 

Got questions?

Want to find out more? Please visit the DV alert website.

Need support now?

If you’re looking for immediate help, our Crisis Supporters are available 24/7. 

Alternatively, if you’re seeking ongoing support, our services – including counselling – could be right for you. 

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