Education and training
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Tenants Victoria provides training and information sessions to strengthen the knowledge, skills and confidence of people supporting renters in Victoria. This includes renter advocates, people working in community legal centres and other community organisations, and members of community groups.
Upcoming sessions
If you are interested in a tailored session for your group or organisation, please complete our training enquiry form.
Disasters tenancy update
When: Wednesday 22 April, 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Where: Online
Disasters are increasing in frequency and intensity, often leaving renters displaced or living in unsafe conditions. Join us for this online training session designed to help renter advocates understand disaster complexities and build skills to provide renters with holistic support.
Register: RTA Tenancy update: disasters
Family violence intersections with child protection
When: Wednesday 28 April, 10 am – 12 pm
Where: Online
Victim-survivors of family violence with children may also be involved with, or at risk of involvement with, the Victorian Child Protection Service child protection system, which can be distressing and difficult to navigate. Tenancy workers play a key role in supporting clients through this system, particularly when family violence and tenancy issues intersect.
Delivered by Women’s Legal Service Victoria, this 2-hour workshop explores how Child Protection becomes involved, the links between family violence and tenancy, and practical ways to support adult and child victim-survivors. Participants will gain clarity on referral and advocacy options within the scope of their role and strengthen their understanding in line with Pillars 2 and 3 of the MARAM framework.
Register: Family violence intersections with Child Protection
Family violence foundations
When: Wednesday 3 June, 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
Where: Online
Delivered by Women’s Legal Service Victoria, this training is designed for new professionals providing tenancy services, as well as those who have not previously undertaken family violence training.
The session will introduce a trauma-informed approach to discussing family violence with clients. Using an intersectional lens, participants will deepen their understanding of the dynamics and drivers of family violence and how these intersect with the Residential Tenancies Act 1997.
Register: Family Violence Foundations
