‘Our Talk’: new monthly networking sessions

Due to the impacts of intergenerational trauma, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experience a disproportionate level of domestic violence and hospitalisations. It is therefore essential that the sector has an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce that understands and is responsive to the complex needs of their clients’ communities, in addition to be being well-equipped to provide the necessary professional and cultural support. 

Considering the need for adequate workforce representation in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, the sector has recognised that the numbers are considerably low compared to other sector workforce populations.  

As part of WorkUP Queensland’s ongoing commitment to the sector, we will present a series of monthly seminars, called ‘Our Talk’ to provide opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander domestic and family violence workers to develop new understandings, and add to their current knowledge of, issues within the domestic and family violence, sexual assault and women’s health sector.  

The series will also generate discussion about practice issues in communities and seek to supplement any professional development gaps in current training opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander domestic and family violence workers.   

We aim to do this by: 

  • facilitating conversations and connections between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander domestic and family violence staff to establish and maintain networks throughout the regions
  • facilitating sharing of practice knowledge from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander domestic and family violence workers 
  • supplementing current on-the-job training and professional development opportunities available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander sector staff with relevant or new topics.  

The series will inform WorkUP Queensland’s future professional development events for the sector.  

‘Our Talk’ sessions will commence on 11  February and run for two hours each month. They will conclude on 11 November.

We invite Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander domestic and family violence workers to register, reconnect with your peers and indulge in some of ‘Our Talk’.

To find out more, please contact Lee Fagan on 0447 108 086 or email Lee@healingfoundation.org.au  

You can also register for other WorkUP Queensland professional development events here.