Recognising and responding to domestic and family violence (AU)

Duration: 44 minutes

Overview: This course helps people working with children, families, or vulnerable people understand how to recognise and respond to domestic and family violence (DFV) in a safe, professional, and caring way. It explains what DFV is, how it can appear in everyday interactions, and what to do if an adult or child discloses abuse or fear at home. Learners explore how to recognise warning signs, respond calmly, maintain professional boundaries, and follow their organisation’s DFV procedures.

The course focuses on practical, plain-English guidance that can be applied in workplaces such as early learning centres, schools, community services and health settings.

Why is this course important? Domestic and family violence has serious effects on adults, children, and whole communities. Professionals are often the first to notice when something isn’t right. Knowing what to look for (and how to respond safely) helps protect families and ensure the right support is provided early. This topic supports national best practice and aligns with Australian DFV laws and frameworks. It reminds all staff to act within their role, record concerns factually, and always follow their organisation’s policies and local reporting requirements.

Suitable for: Anyone who works directly with children, families, or vulnerable people, including early childhood educators, teachers, health professionals, community service workers, and support staff. This course is designed as a level-up learning experience for those who have already completed Domestic and family violence awareness (AU). It builds confidence to recognise warning signs, respond to disclosures, and take safe, professional action in real-world situations.

Online Assessment: Yes

Workplace Activities: None

Disclaimer: In the event of discrepancy between this course and your workplace policies, your workplace policies should be applied. OmniaCapture is not responsible for you or anyone else for any loss suffered in connection with the use of this information. You should seek legal or other professional advice before acting or relying on any of the information contained in this course.