Domestic and family violence is the top risk factor contributing to the disease burden in Australia for women aged 18 – 44 years. Higher than alcohol, tobacco and obesity.
While men do experience family violence, it is women and children who are most affected.
The PHN is trialing a funded opportunity for Primary Care to enhance their skills to spot the signs, start the conversation, and LINK for support.
The PHN has developed a Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence (DFSV) Primary Care Action Plan, designed to enable clinicians to identify patients at immediate risk, plan, manage, record and refer via an exclusive primary care pathway for patient triage and support.
Is your practice prepared if a patient discloses DFV or abuse? A conversation could save a life. Delivered by a GP and DFV specialist, the training will increase the confidence and capacity of your team to identify and support victims of domestic family violence and abuse.
If a patient has been identified as experiencing DFV, LINK for support through a simple one-stop referral pathway, designed to support you, in supporting your patients.
Start the conversation using these four steps.
The PHN is looking to expand its pool of Medical Educators to help General Practice and the broader primary care sector spot the signs, start the conversation and link for specialist support for patients who are experiencing Domestic Family and Sexual Violence (DFSV).
HNECC PHN is one of six PHNs nationally that have been selected to trial an innovative Domestic Family and Sexual Violence (DFSV) pilot ensuring victim-survivors are well supported in all aspects of their daily lives through trauma-informed, culturally safe, and accessible services that support long-term recovery and healing.
The PHN has invested in a robust co-design process to better understand the issues around Primary Care and Domestic and Family Violence.
To register your Practice’s interest in participating in Domestic Family Violence Training for Primary Care, or to find out more about PHN Domestic Family Violence initiatives please contact Shannon Richardson, Pilot Program Manager.