Education and training

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

When: Tuesday 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

When: Wednesday 13 May, 9:45 for a 10 am start – 12:30 pm
Where: Melbourne CBD

This is a great opportunity to exchange ideas and learn from each other’s experiences. We encourage you to bring case studies and insights from your work, especially those highlighting the challenges faced by the clients you support.

Tenants Victoria’s Lead Community Education Lawyer Ben Cording will facilitate the discussion, but the conversation will be driven by your shared experience.

Lunch will be provided.

Register: Community of Practice forum for TAAPs

More details, including the CBD location, will be shared closer to the date. You are welcome to attend one or both sessions on 13 May. Registrations for this session close on Friday 1 May.

When: Wednesday 13 May, 1:15 pm – 2:30 pm
Where: Melbourne CBD

This is an in-person, interactive version of our 19 March session, with updated and enhanced content delivered by a Tenants Victoria social worker and a member of our renter rights team.

The session will enable participants to centre client needs and experiences when making referrals, as well as how to make effective and appropriate connections, identify suitable services and understand key state-wide services available to renters.

This training is designed for tenancy workers and renter support service professionals. It is open to any level of experience, including both new workers and those wanting to refresh and improve their skills.

While the session focuses on private renters, it is relevant to all workers supporting renters.

Register: Navigating assistance available to private renters

More details, including the CBD location, will be shared closer to the date. You are welcome to attend one or both sessions on 13 May. Registrations for this session close on Friday 1 May.

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