Graduate Certificate in Family Violence

Progress your career in the health and community services sector broadly, or the family violence sector in particular, by undertaking this practical and theoretical course that has been developed in consultation with industry, academics and associated stakeholders.

The Graduate Certificate in Family Violence is designed to deliver specialised expertise in the area of domestic and family violence work. An evidence-based and industry relevant qualification, it is responsive to the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Family Violence, and aims to produce professionals who can respond critically to current and future needs of the industry.

The course objectives focus on the requisite knowledge, skills, attitudes and values required of skilled practitioners within the field. It aims to develop professionals who can respond critically to the current and future needs of their industry, and who are effective - lifelong learners who can realise and capitalise on opportunities afforded by emerging research, and prevention initiatives relating to family violence work.

The Graduate Certificate offers studies in gendered violence, the integrated service system, risk management and both tertiary and primary prevention of family violence. Graduates can look forward to employment within the health and community services or the family violence sector.

Further information about Chisholm's accreditation as a Higher Education provider can be found at the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) and Quality Indicators in Learning and Teaching (QILT) websites.

Illustrate knowledge of local and international resources, responses and reforms in relation to family violence work

Apply theoretical perspectives to models of practice within the specialised area of family violence work

Articulate and apply an understanding of the global evidence on the gendered nature of family violence and the broader international health and human rights context

Demonstrate advanced self-reflection of own values and beliefs alongside an awareness of the centrality of the personal, societal and cultural values of others

Demonstrate a critical understanding of legislative frameworks, the integrated service system and cross-sector nature of family violence work