National Family Domestic and Sexual Violence (FDSV) Workforce Education on Abuse of Older People Project

EAAA has been awarded a tender to develop a digital learning app focused on family, domestic and sexual violence against older people in Australia. The app will cover topics related to Recognition, Prevention, Response, and Recovery and is designed primarily for workers and professionals who interact with older people living in the community. 

WHO DO WE NEED TO HEAR FROM? 

In this round of consultation, we want to hear from

• Health workers (e.g. GPs, Nurses, Community-based nurses, Ambulance staff, RFDS) 
• In-home care providers 
• Family, domestic and sexual violence support workers 
• Social workers 
• Allied health professionals 
• NDIS providers 
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers 
• Welfare agency workers 
• LGBTQIA+ support services 
• CALD support services

WHY WE NEED YOUR INPUT 

People experiencing elder abuse often disclose or seek help from third parties such as carers, professionals and other trusted individuals. To ensure the educational materials are fit for purpose we want to know: 

• How can frontline workers be empowered to support older people experiencing abuse?  
• As a frontline worker, what specific knowledge or skills would you like to have?

We’re seeking advice through focus groups to ensure the app and its content meet workers' needs. We also want to understand the experience of workers interacting with older people who may be experiencing abuse. 

HOW YOU CAN BE PART OF THIS IMPORTANT PROJECT 

Visit the Humanitix website to find a session near you and register your details.

You will receive an email 

• when your expression of interest has been received 
• when your registration has been confirmed or  
• if the session is full, a notification that you’ve been placed on a waitlist. 

SCHEDULE

City	Date
Perth	Thursday 3 October 2024
Darwin	Monday 7 October 2024
Katherine	Friday 11 October 2024
Coffs Harbour	Wednesday 16 October 2024
Sydney	Friday 18 October 2024
Mildura	Tuesday 22 October 2024
Canberra	Friday 25 October 2024
Brisbane	Monday 28 October 2024
Cairns	Friday 1 November 2024
Port Lincoln	Thursday 7 November 2024
Hobart	Tuesday 12 November 2024

Questions about this project can be sent toFDSV.education@eaaa.org.au or phone 1800 960 026.    

COLLECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION 

To ensure the views and opinions we receive represent a cross-section of the community, you will be required to provide details in addition to contact information. This information is required for statistical and reporting purposes only and will be presented as de-identified data.