Today, we're at the Victorian Council of Social Service Treasurer's Lunch with Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas. It’s an opportunity to hear and ask questions about the 2024 Victorian budget, and how it affects our work and our sector.

#VCOSS Budget #VCOSS #VictorianBudget

Most of our centres will be closed on Friday 26 January.
For urgent support, call:
- 000 (triple zero) in an emergency
- Lifeline: 13 11 14
- SuicideLine Victoria: 1300 651 251
- Safe Steps: 1800 015 188

Develop your skills in your own time with our online, self-paced courses. Available to begin at any time, they provide access to discussion forums, trainer support and a certificate upon completion. Get started: ow.ly/7Gkc50PCc9P

#FDRCoursesMelboune

Join us on 14 September for our ‘Responding to Family Violence in the Workplace’ workshop. You’ll gain an understanding of family violence and how to ‘Recognise, Respond and Refer’: ow.ly/tZmw50PxbOV

#FamilyViolence #RAVWorkshop

Do you work with dads? Our online 'Working with Dads' workshop will share knowledge, advice and strategies for engaging, supporting and providing programs for fathers. Visit ow.ly/ARhM50PswfP for more info on our upcoming workshop on Wednesday 16 August.

#WorkingWithDads

We’re on Instagram! Head over to ow.ly/WP7f50PhIyp and follow us for advice, tips and information on healthy relationships, good communication and more.

#RelationshipsVic #HealthyRelationships #SupportingVictorians #RelationshipGoals #RelationshipAdvice

Applications for the August 2023 intake of our 'Mediation Training Course' close soon. Learn to facilitate mediation in a range of environments. Express your interest now at ow.ly/NbeC50P2g5A

#MediationCourse #RAVCourses

NAIDOC Week is here! Get involved in the celebrations by attending one of the many events around Victoria. Find out more at ow.ly/TGQV50P2f69

NAIDOC #NAIDOC #NAIDOC Week #NAIDOC 2023 #ForOurElders

If you’re one of the 620,000 clients who have used our services in the last 75 years, we’d love to hear from you. Find out more: forms.office.com/r/LfqjzJwRDE

#75thAnniversary #ShareYourStory

Please note that all our centres are closed on Monday 12 June for the King’s Birthday public holiday. We’ll re-open on Tuesday 13 June.

For urgent assistance, contact 000 in an emergency or:
- Lifeline 13 11 14
- SuicideLine Victoria 1300 651 251
- Safe Steps 1800 015 188

We acknowledge the loss and grief held by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and the ongoing trauma and harm caused by dislocation from traditional lands, loss of lives and freedom, the forced removal of children and other past government policies. #NationalSorryDay

For the work of generations past & the fate of generations future, Reconciliation Australia’s #NRW2023 theme, “Be a voice for generations” urges everyone to act today for a more reconciled country.

➡️ Learn more:  bit.ly/NRW2023
🖼️ Posters & resources: bit.ly/NRW2023Resourc…

Relationships Australia Victoria presents: Working with a Correctional Cohort – Maintaining Healthy and Respectful Relationships – Today! Wed 17th May 2:50 – 3:20pm, Room 5 at #FRSA23 More details here: ow.ly/AlRU50OlaS2 Family & Relationship Services Australia - FRSA
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Relationships Australia Victoria presenting now at #FRSA23 on Mediating with Rainbow Families, Family & Relationship Services Australia - FRSA. Relationships Australia Victoria has created an education program focused on the development of professional skills, knowledge and awareness in mediating with Rainbow Families. Details: ow.ly/GHxJ50OhTVX

Let’s go rainbow and stand against #LGBTIQA + discrimination. Get involved in IDAHOBIT Australia this year at idahobit.org.au

#IDAHOBIT #LGBTIQA +

Want to learn about ‘Working with a Correctional Cohort – Maintaining Healthy and Respectful Relationships’? Join Donna Plavljanic, our Senior Manager Training and Development, for her presentation at the upcoming Family & Relationship Services Australia - FRSA Conference. Find out more: ow.ly/AlRU50OlaS2

Happy #MothersDay to all the mums, mother-figures and caregivers! Thank you for all your hard work. We know that today can also be a tough time for mums who have lost their children, and those that have lost their mothers. For 24/7 support, phone Lifeline on 13 11 14.

A father’s involvement in the first 1000 days of their child’s life is critical. Our Support for Fathers program leader, Dom Alford, will explore this importance in his presentation at the Family & Relationship Services Australia - FRSA Conference. More info: ow.ly/oYyo50OhUs8

#FRSAConference #SupportForFathers

If you’re attending the Family & Relationship Services Australia - FRSA Conference next week, don’t miss our Senior Researcher, Dr Genevieve Heard, presenting on the lawyer-assisted family dispute resolution model we provide with community legal centres. More info: ow.ly/Jqzs50OhUrt

#FRSAConference