of Australian women had never
sought advice or support
Australian women had
experienced sexual violence
of Australian women had children
in their care when the violence
occcured
Australian women experience an
episode of stalking since the age of 15
Data Source: ABS (2016), Personal Safety, Australia 2016 viewed 25/01/2018
Our goals
DV-alert is funded to implement strategies towards four priority areas including:
- Reducing violence against women
- Demonstrating Australian Government leadership on gender equality
- Increasing opportunities for women to undertake valued leadership roles
- Creating business and workplace cultures that deliver better economic choices and outcomes for women
DV-alert provides training to community frontline workers around Australia.
Training we offer
Since 2007, Lifeline Australia has been delivering DV-alert (previously known as DiVeRT) across Australia including remote and rural locations. DV-alert has expanded to a wider range of audiences to provide a more tailored approach in recognising the complexities of domestic and family violence.
Awareness Sessions
Raises awareness in your workplace or community about domestic and family violence
This non-accredited training package can raise your awareness about domestic and family violence.
e-Learning Course
If you can't make a face-to-face session, you can get skilled at home
This nationally recognised online course will give you the same learning outcomes as the face-to-face workshops.
2-Day Workshops
Learn to Recognise, Respond to and Refer Domestic and Family Violence effectively
A two-day nationally recognised training where you'll work with like-minded people to hone your skills in responding to domestic and family violence.
I must say the course was absolutely fantastic and I gained a huge amount of knowledge around DV.
— A Community Inclusion Worker from East Devonport
Learn the signs of Domestic and Family Violence
Learn to recognise the signs of domestic and family violence, respond appropriately, and refer the case if necessary.
DV-alert aims to build the knowledge and capacity of community frontline workers to provide appropriate support to women and children in Australia.
Additional Assistance
Do you need help with costs for travel, accommodation and staff backfill to attend a DV-alert workshop? Here’s a quick financial support guide (940KB)