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.
Are you a GP passionate about improving health outcomes for those affected by Domestic, Family, and Sexual Violence (DFSV)? The Primary Health Network (PHN) is looking to expand its pool of Medical Educators to help primary care professionals spot the signs, start the conversation and link for specialist support.
No specialist DFSV experience is required—just a dedication to raising awareness and improving health outcomes. Men are especially encouraged to apply.
The Hunter New England and Central Coast Primary Health Network (HNECC PHN) unveiled today its Safe and Healthy: Domestic, Family, and Sexual Violence (DFSV) Framework, marking a pivotal step towards realising the National Plan’s vision of eradicating violence against women and children.
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.