9 NOV
CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE DFSV PRACTICE IN THE MULTICULTURAL CONTEXT
9:30am - 4:30pm
Wallsend Library
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RECLAIM THE NIGHT
Annual event calling for an end to Sexual Violence

DATE: Friday 30 October
TIME: 5:30pm
VENUE: Warners Bay Foreshore
Free event, BBQ, Performances, Family activities
Organised by the Lake Macquarie DV Committee
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MORE INFO: https://www.facebook.com/lmreclaimthenight

29 OCT
TUNING IN TO KIDS
10:30am - 12:30pm
Eastlakes Family Support Gateshead
REGISTER: 4943 9255
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I RUN FOR HER

Sunday 25 October take a stand against domestic and family violence. Every registration helps Got Your Back Sista provide essential resources, practical assistance and programs for women and children rebuilding their lives.

Taking part is simple:

WHAT: Run, walk or move in whatever way suits you.

WHERE: Choose your own location—the beach, a park, around the lake, through your neighbourhood or on a local track.

WHEN: Sunday 25 October, at a time that works for you.

HOW FAR: Set your own distance—from 500 metres to 10 kilometres or your own personal goal.

WHO WITH: Participate individually or gather your family, friends, colleagues, sporting club or community group.

Register today and help us create a strong, visible stand against domestic and family violence.

REGISTER: https://irunforher.com/

𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐃𝐅𝐒𝐕 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬

Carrie's Place is delivering free Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence (DFSV) Awareness Training to local sporting clubs and community members.

This practical session will help participants:

• Recognise the signs of domestic, family and sexual violence

• Understand how to respond safely and appropriately

• Learn about available support services and referral pathways

• Build safer, more supportive sporting and community environments

Whether you're a coach, committee member, volunteer, player, parent, or supporter, this training provides valuable knowledge that can help make a difference in our community.

𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞:

Thursday 22 October 2026 | 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Free to attend, however registrations are essential - https://carriesplace.supporterhub.net.au/events/dfsvawarenesstraining-2026-y1

22 OCT
TUNING IN TO KIDS (6 week program)
9:30 - 11:30am
Morisset Public School
REGISTER: 4950 3888

𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐃𝐅𝐒𝐕 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬

Carrie's Place is delivering free Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence (DFSV) Awareness Training to local sporting clubs and community members.

This practical session will help participants:

• Recognise the signs of domestic, family and sexual violence

• Understand how to respond safely and appropriately

• Learn about available support services and referral pathways

• Build safer, more supportive sporting and community environments

Whether you're a coach, committee member, volunteer, player, parent, or supporter, this training provides valuable knowledge that can help make a difference in our community.

𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞:

Tuesday 20 October 2026 | 9:00am - 12:00pm

Thursday 22 October 2026 | 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Free to attend, however registrations are essential - https://carriesplace.supporterhub.net.au/events/dfsvawarenesstraining-2026-y1

𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐃𝐅𝐒𝐕 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬

Carrie's Place is delivering free Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence (DFSV) Awareness Training to local sporting clubs and community members.

This practical session will help participants:

• Recognise the signs of domestic, family and sexual violence

• Understand how to respond safely and appropriately

• Learn about available support services and referral pathways

• Build safer, more supportive sporting and community environments

Whether you're a coach, committee member, volunteer, player, parent, or supporter, this training provides valuable knowledge that can help make a difference in our community.

𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞:

Monday 19 October 2026 | 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Tuesday 20 October 2026 | 9:00am - 12:00pm

Thursday 22 October 2026 | 5:30pm - 8:30pm

Free to attend, however registrations are essential - https://carriesplace.supporterhub.net.au/events/dfsvawarenesstraining-2026-y1

WOMEN: CHOICE CHANGE

Relationships Australia run Women: Choice and Change, an 8-session group for women who have experienced family violence.

The aim of the course is to provide women with the skills and understanding necessary to help them move forward in their lives. During the group, participants will have a chance to connect with others who have had similar experiences, to talk through their issues and to consider positive choices and strategies for the future.

DATES: Mondays starting 19 October

TIME: 10am - 12:30pm

REGISTER - Relationships Australia: 4940 1500

WED 16 SEPT
ANTI DISCRIMINATION TRAINING
9:30am -1pm
Landcare and Sustainable Living Centre, Booragul
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TUES 15 SEPT
TRUTH TELLING SESSIONS
1pm - 3:30pm
Windale Hub
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TRUTH TELLING SESSIONS
9:30am - 12noon
Landcare and Sustainable Living Centre, Booragul
REGISTER

WED 9 SEPT
People With Disability Australia
BUILDING ACCESS WORKSHOP
9:30am - 1:30pm
The Place, Charlestown
REGISTER HERE 

TUES 8 SEPT
People With Disability Australia
HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS WORKSHOP
10am - 2:30pm
The Place Charlestown
REGISTER HERE

ANTI DISCRIMINATION TRAINING
9:30am -1pm
Charlestown Library
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NEWCASTLE DV COMMITTEE FILM FUNDRAISER
The Newcastle Domestic Violence Committee is proud to screen the documentary "SILENCED"
DATE: Thursday 3 September
TIME: 6 - 8pm (Arrive by 5:45pm for a 6pm start)
VENUE: Tower Cinemas, King St Newcastle
COST: $25 / $20 concession + booking fee
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FASHION PARADE WITH HEART
Allira House refuge fundraiser
2pm 
Toronto Uniting Church
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Got Your Back Sista - Shark Cage Saturday Program
DATES: Saturday 29th of August 2026 for 4 weeks
TIME: 10 am to 2 pm
VENUE: GYBS, Tighes Hill
REGISTRATION ESSENTIAL: https://www.gotyourbacksista.com/programs/shark-cage-2/

The Shark Cage® program is a 4 week program run on a Saturday outside of business hours providing participants with the knowledge and tools to feel empowered, actively decrease the likelihood of further victimisation in their life and to recognise healthy versus unhealthy relationships. This program uses storytelling and hands on activities to create strong kinetic and visual learning designed to heal and empower women who have experienced repeated abuse such as domestic and family violence or sexual assault.

NEWCASTLE RENTERS FORUM

Learn about the NSW Government rental reforms, Smart Rental Bonds, the Rent Check tool, privacy and data protection, and dispute resolution pathways. Hear from the Hon. Anoulack Chanthivong MP, Minister for Better Regulation and Fair Trading, and the NSW Rental Commissioner, Trina Jones.
DATE: Wednesday 26 August
TIME: 6 – 7:30pm
VENUE: Q Building, 16B Honeysuckle Drive, Newcastle
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