About the webinar

Engaging men in family violence prevention is crucial for a safer, more equitable society, yet it remains one of the most significant challenges in the sector. This essential panel discussion cuts through the difficulty, providing practitioners with evidence-based strategies and concrete advice on how to effectively involve men in positive change.

This insightful training addresses the key barriers to engagement, such as societal norms, defensive reactions, and fear of stigmatisation. You will hear from experts across the family violence, respectful relationships, and community services sectors about the programs that succeed and the practical strategies that combat these challenges for positive impact.

Secure your registration to gain expert guidance on effective men's engagement, empowering you to overcome common barriers and directly contribute to promoting healthy relationships and gender equality. 

Learning outcomes

Participating in this online professional training will enable you to:

• Gain an understanding of why it's critical to engage men in primary prevention of family violence.
• Learn how to engage effectively with men from a range of different communities and backgrounds.
• Explore some of the key challenges involved in this work, including managing societal norms and defensive reactions.
• Hear valuable stories and learnings from programs that are engaging men effectively.

Who should attend

This webinar is highly relevant for professionals committed to working with men and boys as part of a comprehensive strategy for preventing family violence.

The target audience includes:

• Workers in Community Organisations and Social Services
• Family Violence Prevention Specialists and Trainers
• Health Professionals and Counsellors
• Educators and School Staff
• Professionals working with Dads and Father-Figures

About the presenters

The webinar is presented by a panel of experts with diverse experience across community services and prevention:

Dom Alford – Works extensively with the Support for Fathers project, focusing on highlighting the role of men as fathers in the prevention of family violence. Dom has over 15 years of experience in the welfare sector, including child protection, family services, and parent education.

Mike Colling – Worked in the youth mental health sector for over 20 years. His experience includes working with tens of thousands of young men on suicide and violence prevention, and he is an Australian Commercial Radio Award (ACRA) recipient and published author.

Marijo Lujic – Has 20 years of experience in community, therapeutic, and education settings. Marijo has considerable experience working with people from migrant and refugee backgrounds, focusing on the prevention of family violence, which includes the priority area of engaging and working with men in his current role at the Migrant Information Centre.

Purchase access

Use the purchase button to process your payment through our secure gateway. As soon as your purchase is complete, we’ll email you the details for immediate access to the recording within our Moodle Learning Management System.

System requirements for online training

To ensure you can participate in this webinar, please have access to the following:

• Desktop or laptop computer
• A reliable, stable internet connection
• Working microphone and speakers
• Webcam (either built-in or external to your computer)
• Headphones (recommended for optimal audio clarity)

Contact us

For further details or questions, please contact our Centre for Learning and Innovation:

Phone: (03) 8573 2222

Email: [email protected]