SHQ is committed to combatting the devastating impacts of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and Reproductive Coercion and Abuse (RCA) by building our capacity to affect significant change. This includes prioritising prevention and targeted early intervention strategies and programs.
Our approach encompasses clinical, counselling, disability and community education, capacity building, and comprehensive support systems. SHQ provides people of all ages and backgrounds with the tools, knowledge and confidence to enjoy safe, healthy, fulfilling relationships now and into the future.
SHQ is a recognised leader in IPV/RCA screening and education. SHQ’s offerings grew from the award-winning Safe to Tell (HESTA Award recipient) and It’s OK to Say pilot projects (2021-2024) as well as internal clinician-led research implementing screening. With government grant funding, SHQ has trained over 70 healthcare professionals across 30 Perth clinics, supported two women’s health services to implement screening, and adapted resources for people living with disability, LGBTIQA+, sex workers, and CaLD communities. Now available nationally, SHQ’s program combines eLearning, workshops, and ongoing support, reaffirming its commitment to leading IPV/RCA education across Australia.
Our Goals
Empower healthcare professionals with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to identify and support clients experiencing intimate partner violence and reproductive coercion and abuse through clinician-led education and practical tools. A future where healthcare providers across Australia confidently support clients facing IPV/RCA, fostering safe environments for disclosures and effective action.
Our Priorities
- Safety: Prioritising client safety and confidentiality in all services.
- Empowerment: Equipping providers with essential tools and knowledge to address IPV/RCA.
- Collaboration: Partnering with clinics and community organisations to offer comprehensive support.
- Innovation: Delivering research-driven, evolving programs to meet client and provider needs.
Increased Confidence and Knowledge
Clinicians gain essential skills to confidently identify and address IPV/RCA, improving patient care outcomes and fostering safer environments for individuals and communities.
Whole-of-Practice Implementation
Practice managers lead IPV/RCA screening implementation, aligning all staff to provide a safer, trauma-informed environment for clients and the wider community.
Upskilling in IPV/RCA
Training for FDV and community workers enhances the sector’s understanding of IPV/RCA, equipping them to provide knowledgeable support to those affected.
Access to Appropriate and Timely Support
A well-trained workforce ensures clients have immediate access to resources, counselling, and referrals, delivering crucial support to victim-survivors when it’s needed most.
Download SHQ’s IPV and RCA Screening and Education Prospectus 2024-25
Clinical Education
Calling all practice managers, clinicians and support staff! Learn to Recognise, Respond and Refer clients with experience of IPV/RCA.
Overview
This RACGP/ACCRM-accredited comprehensive training is designed for entire healthcare practices, ensuring both clinical and non-clinical staff are equipped to recognise, respond to, and refer clients experiencing IPV/RCA.
The training includes 6-module eLearning, a face-to-face workshop, and ongoing access to resources for sustainable practice implementation. Clinical Champions—designated leaders within the practice—receive additional 1:1 support to guide and sustain screening efforts over the long term in their clinics.
Benefits
- Clinic-wide competency: Ensure all staff, both clinical and non-clinical, are trained to recognise, respond, and refer cases of IPV/RCA.
- Sustainable practice change: With 1:1 Clinical Champion support and access to ongoing resources, clinics maintain long-term improvements in patient care.
- Enhanced patient safety: Foster a safer and more supportive environment for clients, encouraging disclosure of violence and abuse.
Duration
6-module eLearning (6 hours) + Face-to-Face Workshop (4 hours) + Clinical Champion Module (1 hour) + 4 sessions of 1:1 Clinical Champion support.
Cost
$4,000 inc GST per workshop up to 15 staff.
$375 inc GST per clinical eLearning participant.
$175 inc GST per non-clinical eLearning participant.
$2640 Inc GST for 2-3 clinical champions to access clinical champion eLearning and 1:1 support sessions.
Ongoing Support
Access to tools and resources, with ongoing 1:1 Clinical Champion and practice support.
Dates
Scheduled upon request:
Did you know 4 in 10 clients have experienced violence since age 15? Learn to Recognise, Respond and Refer clients with experiences of IPV/RCA.
Overview
IPV/RCA is a significant public health issue with one-third of victim-survivors saying they prefer to discuss experiences of violence with their GP.
Clients want their clinician to raise the issue of IPV/RCA, but require a safe and private environment for disclosure, respectful and compassionate listening and timely referral for counselling and appropriate services.
This online training equips individual clinicians with the knowledge and confidence to manage IPV/RCA cases with a practical face-to-face workshop to contextualise learning. RACGP and ACRRM approved, it includes six self-paced eLearning modules followed by access to an annual face-to-face workshop, ensuring continual skill development and practical application.
Benefits
- Professional accreditation: RACGP and ACRRM approved training ensures clinicians meet ongoing professional development requirements.
- Practical, up-to-date knowledge: Keeps clinicians informed on the latest best practices for recognising and addressing IPV/RCA.
- Convenient learning: Self-paced eLearning and face-to-face workshops offer flexibility for busy clinicians to enhance their skills.
Duration
6-module eLearning (6 hours) + Face-to-Face Workshop (2 hours).
Cost
$375 inc. GST per clinical eLearning participant + $198 inc. GST per participant for face-to-face training.
Ongoing Support
Access to tools and resources, with ongoing updates on IPV/RCA screening and education.
Dates
eLearning and Face-to-Face Workshop:
Did you know up to 61% of LGBTIQA+ individuals have experienced IPV? Learn how to support LGBTIQA+ clients with experiences of violence, coercion and abuse.
Overview
Research shows that LGBTIQA+ individuals experience IPV at disproportionately higher rates. RCA experiences within LGBTIQA+ relationships can also differ from those in cisgender-heterosexual relationships, underscoring the need for specialised support.
This one-hour eLearning module equips clinicians with the skills and knowledge to support LGBTIQA+ clients facing IPV/RCA. Through interactive modules and real-world scenarios, participants will learn to create safe, affirming environments that empower clients and foster healing. A two-hour follow-up practical training contextualises learnings.
Benefits
- Inclusive care: Provides clinicians with the skills to offer affirming, sensitive care to LGBTIQA+ clients experiencing IPV/RCA.
- Confidence-building: Enhances clinicians’ confidence in handling the specific needs of LGBTIQA+ clients in cases of violence and abuse.
- Interactive learning: Engages participants with real-world scenarios, helping them apply their learning in clinical practice.
Duration
1-module eLearning (1 hour) + Face-to-Face Workshop (2 hours).
Cost
$75 inc. GST per clinical eLearning participant + $198 inc. GST per participant for face-to-face training.
Ongoing Support
Access to tools and resources, with ongoing updates on IPV/RCA screening and education.
Dates
eLearning and Face-to-Face Workshop:
Counselling Education
Calling all Clinicians, Counsellors, Social Workers and Educators! Learn to support clients with unintended pregnancy issues through non-directive counselling.
Overview
This RACGP and ACCRM-approved two-day Unintended Pregnancy Counselling (UIP) course equips professionals with essential skills for non-directive counselling on UIP and abortion access. Designed for doctors, nurses, social workers, counsellors, and healthcare workers, it combines theoretical knowledge with reflective skill-building.
Participants gain insights into unintended pregnancy issues, non-directive counselling, WA legislative context, and post-termination counselling. The course also covers psychosocial contexts, family and support systems and referral pathways, enhancing participants’ ability to support clients effectively.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Skill Development: Build essential non-directive counselling skills to provide empathetic, informed support for clients facing UIP.
- Enhanced Knowledge and Confidence: Develop a strong foundation in UIP, abortion access, and WA legislation, empowering effective client guidance.
- Holistic Learning Experience: Participate in group-based, reflective activities that boost confidence, deepen understanding of psychosocial factors, and strengthen referral abilities.
Duration
2 days Face-to-Face or Online Workshop.
Cost
$125 inc. GST per participant.
Dates
Disability Education
Calling all Disability Workers, Carers, Clinicians and Counsellors! Learn to Recognise, Respond and Refer People With Disability Who Have Experiences of Violence or Abuse.
Overview
Research shows people with disability are significantly more likely to experience a greater range of violence and abuse from a wider range of perpetrators. Women with intellectual disability also experience higher rates of sexual violence (SV) and RCA.
This training is designed for counsellors, clinicians, carers and disability workers to enhance understanding of how violence and abuse affect people with disability.
Learn how to screen, support, and provide trauma-informed care with a specific focus on SV, RCA and other forms of FDV.
Benefits
- Tailored for disability sector: Focuses on the unique challenges faced by people with disability experiencing sexual, reproductive or carer abuse.
- Trauma-informed care: Equips professionals with skills to provide compassionate, specialised assessment and care to participants.
- Holistic understanding: Covers various forms of abuse to ensure comprehensive support for people with disability.
Duration
6-module eLearning (6 hours) + Face-to-Face Workshop (2 hours).
Cost
$375 inc. GST per eLearning participant + $198 inc. GST per participant for face-to-face training.
Ongoing Support
Access to tools and resources, and ongoing updates on screening and education in the disability sector.
Dates
eLearning – Ongoing enrolment:
Face-to-Face Workshop:
Community Education
Calling all FDV Sector Service Providers! Learn to Recognise, Respond and Refer clients with experiences of RCA.
Overview
Reproductive Coercion and Abuse (RCA) often goes undetected without education and screening, with research showing that up to 25% of women experiencing family and domestic violence (FDV) also face RCA, significantly affecting their reproductive health and autonomy. Recognising, responding, and referring clients is essential for timely support and secondary prevention.
This online and face-to-face training is designed for FDV workers, offering advanced education on working with clients who are experiencing RCA. Learn best practices for supporting survivors and collaborating with healthcare professionals in sexual and reproductive health.
Benefits
- Specialised knowledge: Enhances understanding of RCA and its impact, enabling workers to provide targeted support to victim-survivors.
- Improved intervention skills: Provides practical tools to recognise, respond, and refer clients experiencing RCA, improving service outcomes.
- Sector relevance: Tailored for FDV and community sector workers, ensuring training aligns with their day-to-day challenges and responsibilities.
Duration
6-module eLearning (6 hours) + Face-to-Face Workshop (2 hours).
Cost
$375 inc. GST per eLearning participant + $198 inc. GST per participant for face-to-face training.
Ongoing Support
Access to tools and resources, with ongoing updates on IPV/RCA screening and education.
Dates
eLearning and Face-to-Face Workshop:
Calling all CaLD Service Providers and Youth Workers! Learn how to support your clients experiencing IPV/RCA.
Overview
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) and Reproductive Coercion and Abuse (RCA) affect personal autonomy and wellbeing, making it essential for Community Service Providers and Youth Workers to have the skills to recognise, respond to, and support clients experiencing these forms of abuse.
This specialised workshop, led by a trained healthcare clinician, equips Community Service Providers and Youth Workers with tools to identify IPV/RCA, understand their complexities, and offer informed guidance. Participants will learn practical approaches to recognising signs of unhealthy relationships, explore the nuances of reproductive coercion, and connect clients to relevant support services.
Benefits
- Enhanced Recognition and Response Skills: Gain practical tools to identify signs of IPV/RCA, empowering you to provide effective, empathetic support to individuals affected by these forms of abuse.
- Strengthened Referral Knowledge: Build awareness of referral pathways and local resources, allowing you to confidently connect clients to appropriate services for further assistance.
- Community-Centric Approach: Learn culturally inclusive, trauma-informed approaches that foster safer, supportive environments for diverse clients, reinforcing trust and community wellbeing.
Duration
3-module eLearning (3 hours) + Face-to-Face Workshop (2 hours).
Cost
$175 inc. GST per eLearning participant + $2970 inc. GST per workshop up to 15 staff.
Ongoing Support
Access to tools and resources, with ongoing updates on IPV/RCA screening and education.
Dates
eLearning – Ongoing enrolment:
Face-to-Face Workshop:
Engage your clients in vital reproductive and relationship education. Clients will learn how to recognise and access support around IPV/RCA.
Overview
Recognising and addressing IPV/RCA empowers individuals to make informed decisions about their health and relationships, fostering community wellbeing.
This workshop is designed to provide CaLD (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse) communities members with essential knowledge about IPV/RCA in a culturally inclusive, trauma-informed setting. Led by a trained clinician, the session empowers participants to recognise signs of healthy versus unhealthy relationships, understand types of violence, and know where to find local support services in a safe, accessible environment.
Benefits
- Culturally inclusive approach: Clinician-led training offers a trauma-informed educational experience tailored to the specific needs of CaLD communities.
- Access to support: Empowers community members to understand IPV/RCA with support from a healthcare provider as well as access relevant support service Information and referrals
- Community engagement: Strengthens community awareness and creates safer spaces for individuals to seek help.
Duration
2-hour Face-to-Face Workshop.
Cost
$1760 inc. GST per workshop (max 15 participants). Additional cost for interpreters as needed.
Ongoing Support
Access to tools and resources, with ongoing updates on IPV/RCA screening and education.
Dates
Face-to-Face Workshop:
eLearning
Overview
This comprehensive eLearning package is designed to build understanding of intimate partner violence (IPV) and reproductive coercion and abuse (RCA), and develop participants’ ability to recognise, respond and refer people experiencing violence.
Please note: Some training packages listed above include these eLearning modules in their registration fee. Please read all course information carefully before registering.