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We're #hiring a new MARAM Specialist Advisor in Footscray, Victoria. Apply today or share this post with your network.

We're Hiring: MARAM Specialist Advisor - Western Integrated Family Violence Committee (WIFVC) Join a passionate team committed to reducing family violence in Melbourne's West. As MARAM Specialist Advisor, you'll play a key role in leading the delivery of Multi-Agency Risk Assessment and Management and Information Sharing (MARAMIS) alignment activities with stakeholders across the region. What you'll be working on: 👉 Leading the development, implementation and evaluation of MARAM Alignment strategies and work plans for WIFVC. This includes the MARAM Sector Support Program 2024 -25. 👉 Identifying barriers and opportunities for organisational MARAM alignment and service system integration, whilst leading the development and facilitation of innovative solutions to meet identified needs. 👉 Leading the monitoring and analysis of MARAM alignment progress within prescribed organisations and across the service system, and provide strategic advice on key priorities for MARAM alignment for a range of stakeholders. 👉 Developing and promoting appropriate activities, resources and communications that support MARAM alignment for a variety of target audiences. 👉 Coordinating, developing, delivering and evaluating training, coaching and mentoring in a variety of settings within the region that support MARAM alignment. 👉 Overseeing the MARAM Collaborative Practice training program and casual sessional trainers. Find out more at genwest.org.au/jobs 🌟 Apply now to be part of an impactful team driving change in the sector! #JobOpportunity #FamilyViolence #MARAM #WIFVC #SocialImpact #MelbourneJobs #CommunityWork #HiringNow *WIFVC is a representative, whole-of-sector reference group comprising key stakeholders committed to reducing family violence in Melbourne’s west. WIFVC is one of 13 regional committees across Victoria funded by the Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH).

We’re excited to announce a new training opportunity: Leading Gender-Equitable Workplaces - Creating caring equality for parents and carers.   This training equips leaders, HR professionals and P&C teams with the knowledge and skills to lead gender-equitable workplaces.   📅 When? Wednesday 19 February, 10am - 1pm  📍 Where? Location TBC, in Melbourne CBD or Footscray 👉 Book now: https://lnkd.in/gdquiVE9 You will learn to: ✔ Understand the impacts of gender inequality in the workplace. ✔ Identify and challenge harmful stereotypes that affect caregiving and the use of parental leave. ✔ Create enabling work environments where flexibility and parental leave are normalised and supported. ✔ Implement practical actions to promote gender equity within your organisation.    Participants will come away with an enhanced understanding of the importance of caring equality for gender-equitable workplaces and practical actions they can take to improve their practice.   Don’t miss out! Sign up today to secure your spot.

Last November, GenWest and The Water Well Project ran a health education session about dementia for the Western Association of Women Seniors (WAWS) Inc. 26 women attended the session and actively participated. Zoe from The Water Well Project facilitated the session, and Nilaufer from GenWest interpreted the session in Hindi. In the session, participants learned about dementia - risk factors, types of dementia, and the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Find out about The Water Well Project's fantastic work at https://lnkd.in/dMtDijNk Shikha Makker #GenWest #GenderJusticeAndChange #DementiaAwareness #MelbournesWest #CommunityOutreach #WomensHealth #HealthEquity #PreventiveCare #HealthLiteracy #InclusiveHealthcare

Are you a leader or HR manager wanting to learn how to build and lead gender-equitable workplaces? Sign up for our training: Leading Gender Equitable Workplaces - Creating caring equality for parents and carers. When: Wednesday 19 February 2025, 10am - 1pm Where: TBC Come away with an understanding of how providing caring equality can lead to gender-equitable workplaces. This course is designed for leaders and human resources teams. You will learn to: ✔️ Understand the impacts of gender inequality in the workplace. ✔️ Identify and challenge harmful stereotypes that affect caregiving and the use of parental leave ✔️ Create enabling work environments where flexibility and parental leave are normalised and supported. ✔️ Implement practical actions to promote gender equity within your organisation Our team of experienced practitioners provide evidence-based training programs, advisory and consulting services to support your organisations to create safe and inclusive spaces. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gyZkmrnT To book this training, please register via Eventbrite: https://lnkd.in/gdQuDz6i [ID: Light blue background with dark green text: "Book training with us and learn how providing caring equality can lead to gender-equitable workplaces." An illustration of the seven local government areas in Melbourne's west cradled by two hands.]

GenWest’s Children’s Counselling program supports children and young people who have experienced family violence. It supports them to heal and recover from trauma, and breaks intergenerational cycles of violence. This vital program is currently experiencing unprecedented demand. Last year, we supported 281 children. However, there is a long waitlist of nearly 100 families waiting for support. We need to expand the program so we can support more children and reduce waiting times, but we need help to cover essential costs. Donating to this fundraiser will have a direct impact on the lives of children and young people in Melbourne’s west who are experiencing family violence. Your donation will help us cover essential costs such as: 🌞 Furnishing warm, inviting therapy rooms 🎨 Stocking creative tools and therapeutic materials like art supplies and sensory tools 🖥️ Installing necessary technology for tele-counselling and record-keeping ✨ Supporting operational costs during the transition to setting up a new counselling practice No contribution is too small; even the smallest gifts make a significant difference when combined with the generosity of others. Find out more at https://lnkd.in/g3EgAgAE

While the holidays are a chance for us to gather with family and friends, they’re also one of the most high-risk times for people experiencing family violence. According to Victoria Police, the average daily number of incidents recorded increased by 33 per cent on Christmas Day in 2023. That's an average of one incident of family violence recorded every 4 minutes. The numbers are shocking - but we must remember, family violence is preventable. And we all have a role in creating change. Specialist frontline services like Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre are here to support anyone impacted, every day of the year. Reach out to them, or connect with trusted people in your life. Together, as a community, we can work to end family and gender-based violence for good. Visit areyousafeathome.org.au for more.

Meet Tess, GenWest's Senior Training and Capacity Coordinator. Hear about Champions of the West and how the project harnesses the power of sport to promote inclusive communities. Find out more about Champions of the West at www.genwest.org.au/cotw Read about GenWest's training & consultancy offerings at https://lnkd.in/gyZkmrnT

This year has seen GenWest respond more effectively to the needs of communities across Melbourne’s west, and provide more timely support to a larger number of family violence victim survivors. Visit our website to read more about this year of enormous growth and change for our organisation: https://lnkd.in/gybdf77r Download our 2023-2024 Annual Report: https://lnkd.in/g8D_DF2g #GenWest #GenderJustice #GenderJusticeAndChange #GenderEquity #FamilyViolenceSupport

As part of this year’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence, the Western Region Preventing Violence Together partnership, together with Women with Disabilities Victoria, will be hosting a roundtable discussion on Taking Action Against Technology-Related Abuse. You will hear from experts including: • Julie Kun, Acting CEO Women with Disabilities Victoria (MC and Facilitator) • Dr Sophie Hindes, Research Fellow at the Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society, La Trobe University • Carolyn Wilkes, Manager Gender and Tech, eSafety Commissioner • Leading Senior Constable Carmen Frith, Community Engagement Proactive Policing Unit, Victoria Police • Those with lived experience of technology-related abuse We will also discuss resources and strategies needed to help women and gender diverse people with disabilities stay safe, understand and deal with technology-related abuse, and the changes or improvements we need to push for. Register via Eventbrite at https://lnkd.in/gPptDF3S If you require Auslan or captioners, please let us know via the registration form.