Webinars

Tuesday 9th June 2026, 12:00pm – 1:00pm

This webinar explores the critical role of companion animals in DFV situations and how recent legal reforms and support pathways can help.

Topics Include:

• How animals are impacted by DFV: risks, barriers, emotional toll

• Family Law Act reforms: Courts can now make specific orders about companion animals during separation, considering factors such as emotional bonds, history of care, and any abuse or threats involving the animal.

• DFVPA protections: Threats, harm, or control involving animals is recognised as part of domestic and family violence behaviour. These provisions allow for protective orders that include companion animals, helping ensure their safety alongside the victim-survivor.

• Practical considerations for practitioners when animals are involved

Who should attend:

This session is tailored for service providers across a range of sectors, including social services, healthcare, and community support. It’s suitable for practitioners, support workers, coordinators, and anyone working directly with individuals who are affected by or experiencing domestic and family violence.

Tuesday 16th June 2026, 12:00pm – 1:00pm

Ministerial intervention is a discretionary power that allows the Minister for Immigration to grant a visa in exceptional circumstances where a person does not meet the usual requirements.

Presented by WLSQ’s Migration Law Practice, join to explore the role of ministerial intervention with a focus on its relevance for people experiencing domestic and family violence.

Participants will gain an understanding of:

• when ministerial intervention may be considered

• the types of circumstances that may support a request

Who should attend:
This session is tailored for service providers across a range of sectors, including social services, healthcare, and community support. It’s suitable for practitioners, support workers, coordinators, and anyone working directly with individuals who are affected by or experiencing domestic and family violence.