Primary health staff work across culturally diverse communities and, as the frontline of the health system, play a key role in identifying and responding to domestic, family and sexual violence (FDSV). This session will build an understanding of the context and impact of FDSV for women of minority ethnic backgrounds and will develop your understanding of the skills, self-awareness, and whole-of-practice collaboration required to support your patients.
Session resources
- Presentation slides (.pdf)
- Recognising and responding to DFSV experienced by ethnic/racial minority women –
e-learning resources: 9 e-learning modules of 1-2 hours duration accredited with CPD points. To enrol in these modules, visit https://www.saferfamilies.org.au/readiness-elearn - RACGP’s ‘Abuse and violence: working with our patients in general practice’ (commonly referred to as the ‘White book’). This can be found at: https://www.racgp.org.au/clinical-resources/clinical-guidelines/key-racgp-guidelines/view-all-racgp-guidelines/abuse-and-violence/about-this-guideline
- https://mybluesky.org.au/i-am-a-frontline-worker
- https://engage.vic.gov.au/victorian-multicultural-health-survey
- https://antislavery.org.au/modern-slavery/#types
Supports available
- 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 https://www.1800respect.org.au
- RACGP GP Support Program: Call Optum 1300 361 008 https://www.racgp.org.au/racgp-membership/member-offers/the-gp-support-program
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