For frontline workers
DV-alert
Free, nationally recognised training that helps frontline workers recognise domestic and family violence, respond with care, and refer to the right support.
Next workshop
Port Macquarie · General two-day workshop
Monday 19 and Tuesday 20 October 2026
9am – 4.30pm, both days
Mercure Centro Port Macquarie, 103 William Street, Port Macquarie NSW 2444. Registration is through the national DV-alert website.
Register for this workshop (opens in a new tab)If life is in danger, call Triple Zero (000). For 24/7 crisis support, call 13 11 14.
About the training
Domestic and Family Violence Response Training (DV-alert) is a free, national training program designed for frontline workers.
By the end of your training, you will confidently:
- Recognise signs of domestic and family violence
- Respond with appropriate care
- Refer to appropriate support services
Accreditation
As a nationally recognised training program, DV-alert workshops and eLearning streams are mapped against the unit of competency CHCDFV001: Recognise and Respond Appropriately to Domestic and Family Violence. Participants who successfully complete the training and assessment will receive a statement of attainment.
DV-alert is funded by the Department of Social Services and is a key initiative under the National Plan to Reduce Violence Against Women and their Children.
Upcoming workshops
Port Macquarie, Monday 19 and Tuesday 20 October 2026. A general two-day workshop, 9am to 4.30pm both days, at the Mercure Centro Port Macquarie, 103 William Street.
Register for the October workshop at dvalert.org.au (opens in a new tab)
Workshops run periodically in Port Macquarie and across the region. Registration is handled through the national DV-alert website. You’ll need a USI (Unique Student Identifier), which can be created during the registration process.
To ask about workshops being delivered locally, call (02) 6581 2800 or send us a message.
Register for the October workshop
Places are booked through the national DV-alert website. If you have questions first, call us on (02) 6581 2800.
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