An initiative of the Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence (FDSV) Pilot Project,
Western Victoria Primary Health Network (WVPHN) is expanding our existing Family Violence Pilot to include Sexual Violence (SV) and Child Sexual Abuse (CSA). To successfully incorporate SV and CSA into our revised Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence (FDSV) pilot, including the expertise of specialist SV and CSA services or specialists working on the frontline will be critical to the overall success of the project.
WVPHN is reaching out to SV and CSA specialists/services. We are eager to enlist your expertise to improve the capacity of GPs working in western Victoria in responding to cases of SV and CSA. As specialists, your insights are crucial in understanding the primary challenges and signs that GPs encounter when responding to such cases.
GPs play a crucial role in identifying, responding to, and referring victims of SV and CSA. However, they may encounter challenges and barriers in their capacity to respond adequately. We want to better understand these challenges and barriers from your perspective so that we can explore solutions tailored to your expertise.
Your participation will directly impact the development of training programs that empower GPs to recognise, respond, and refer appropriately. Together, we can ensure that victims of SV and CSA receive the support they need.
How you can contribute
Session One – Attend an Online Consultation: We wish to learn from your expertise. You can help us by providing insights into the current landscape of SV and CSA, discussing available resources tailored to support priority groups affected by SV and CSA, identifying primary care settings that are best suited for GPs to effectively address various scenarios involving victims of SV and CSA, and offering perspectives on appropriate approaches for GPs to recognise, respond, and refer individuals impacted by SV and CSA.
Please Note:
By registering for our online sessions, you will automatically receive an invitation for upcoming in-person co-design sessions being planned for July 2024. These sessions will be catered, and held across our region. Your participation is highly encouraged. Specific information and opportunity to register will be provided in the coming weeks.
Questions about this initiative? Please contact the WVPHN FDSV project team on fdsvproject@westvicphn.com.au.
You can request access to your personal information via info@westvicphn.com.au and can also view our Privacy Statement (https://westvicphn.com.au/privacy-statement/) for information on our privacy practices.
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