North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN) is partnering with Safer Families Centre in a world-first primary care study aimed at supporting women experiencing domestic and family violence (DFV).
A groundbreaking research project is underway in Victoria to explore how primary care services can better support women experiencing domestic and family violence, and the Safer Families Centre is excited to invite general practice staff to take part.
The Women’s Emotional Well-Being (WEB) Project, led by the Safer Families Centre at The University of Melbourne, is a three-year Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) evaluating a novel system of care for women affected by violence.
Domestic and family violence is a significant health issue for women in Victoria, and with many women turning to GPs or primary care nurses for help, the WEB Project aims to strengthen the role of these services in improving women’s safety and wellbeing.
“GPs are often the first to be told about domestic and family violence or to recognise the signs of someone at risk”, says lead researcher and GP Professor Kelsey Hegarty.
“Women participating in the WEB project will be offered a fully funded appointment for a family safety assessment plan using a clinical decision support tool, connected to a DFV specialist and a referral for six consultations with a peer care navigator over a six-month period.”
Recruitment is currently open for clinics in the NWMPHN region as part of Stage 1 of the project.
General practices interested in joining the study or learning more about participation criteria and incentives are encouraged to contact Kitty Novy on (03) 8344 4538 or via email at knovy@unimelb.edu.au. Further information is available via the project website www.saferfamilies.org.au/web-project
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