For more information and to register, please see the event page.

Hoake Tātou | Walk With Me has been designed to bring service providers and support agencies together, help strengthen understanding of the barriers men face when seeking help, and highlight the benefits of a purposeful peer support and wellbeing approach to support recovery.

The presentation content includes:

• Safe access and effective engagement of male survivors with support services
• Dispelling some of the common myths about male victims of sexual harm
• Navigate the misunderstandings that create barriers to engagement with support services
• Highlight the role of lived experience as an effective engagement model
• Collaboration and partnerships to welcome and embrace cultural and gender diversity within the male survivor community

In total, 26 events will be held in 17 towns and cities, featuring a panel of presenters at each, including male survivors of sexual abuse.

Please direct all enquiries to the organiser.

Upcoming dates:

• ‍Christchurch: 7  October 2025, 10.00am  & 2.00pm
• ‍Nelson: 8  October 2025, 2.00pm
• ‍Auckland  North: 15  October 2025, 9.30am
• ‍Auckland  Central: 15  October 2025, 2.00pm
• ‍Auckland  Central: 16  October 2025, 9.30am
• ‍Auckland  South: 16  October 2025, 2.00pm
• ‍Hamilton: 29  October 2025, 10.00am  & 2.00pm
• ‍Wellington  – Lower Hutt: 11  November 2025, 9.30am
• ‍Wellington  – Porirua: 11  November 2025, 2.00pm
• ‍Wellington  Central: 12  November 2025, 10.00am  & 2.00pm
• ‍Tauranga: 25  November 2025, 10.00am
• ‍Rotorua: 26  November 2025, 10.00am
• ‍Taupo: 27  November 2025, 10.00am
• ‍Hastings: 9  December 2025, 9.30am
• ‍Napier: 9  December 2025, 2.00pm
• ‍Tairāwhiti: 10  December 2025, 2.00pm
• ‍Whanganui: 11  February 2026, 10.00am
• ‍New  Plymouth: 12  February 2026, 10.00am
• ‍Palmerston  North: 25  February 2026, 10.00am
• ‍Whangārei: 10  March 2026, 10.00am  & 2.00pm

For more information and to register, please see the event page.

Hoake Tātou | Walk With Me has been designed to bring service providers and support agencies together, help strengthen understanding of the barriers men face when seeking help, and highlight the benefits of a purposeful peer support and wellbeing approach to support recovery.

The presentation content includes:

• Safe access and effective engagement of male survivors with support services
• Dispelling some of the common myths about male victims of sexual harm
• Navigate the misunderstandings that create barriers to engagement with support services
• Highlight the role of lived experience as an effective engagement model
• Collaboration and partnerships to welcome and embrace cultural and gender diversity within the male survivor community

In total, 26 events will be held in 17 towns and cities, featuring a panel of presenters at each, including male survivors of sexual abuse.

Please direct all enquiries to the organiser.

Upcoming dates:

• ‍Christchurch: 7  October 2025, 10.00am  & 2.00pm
• ‍Nelson: 8  October 2025, 2.00pm
• ‍Auckland  North: 15  October 2025, 9.30am
• ‍Auckland  Central: 15  October 2025, 2.00pm
• ‍Auckland  Central: 16  October 2025, 9.30am
• ‍Auckland  South: 16  October 2025, 2.00pm
• ‍Hamilton: 29  October 2025, 10.00am  & 2.00pm
• ‍Wellington  – Lower Hutt: 11  November 2025, 9.30am
• ‍Wellington  – Porirua: 11  November 2025, 2.00pm
• ‍Wellington  Central: 12  November 2025, 10.00am  & 2.00pm
• ‍Tauranga: 25  November 2025, 10.00am
• ‍Rotorua: 26  November 2025, 10.00am
• ‍Taupo: 27  November 2025, 10.00am
• ‍Hastings: 9  December 2025, 9.30am
• ‍Napier: 9  December 2025, 2.00pm
• ‍Tairāwhiti: 10  December 2025, 2.00pm
• ‍Whanganui: 11  February 2026, 10.00am
• ‍New  Plymouth: 12  February 2026, 10.00am
• ‍Palmerston  North: 25  February 2026, 10.00am
• ‍Whangārei: 10  March 2026, 10.00am  & 2.00pm

To learn more and to register, please see the event page.

This session explores Concerning Sexualised Behaviour (CSB) from neurodivergent taiohi, and how we can respond to their needs in ways that foster healthy sexual development.

Drawing on research and practice insights, this webinar will unpack what is known about neurodivergent and learning-disabled young peoples' experiences and consider how adult attitudes towards young people’s sexuality can significantly shape outcomes.

Together, this webinar will look at common behaviour concerns and identify practical strategies attendees can adopt to address these, while supporting young people to build safe, respectful, and positive understandings of sexuality and relationships.

For all queries, please contact coordinator@wharaurau.org.nz.

To learn more and to register, please see the event page.

This session explores Concerning Sexualised Behaviour (CSB) from neurodivergent taiohi, and how we can respond to their needs in ways that foster healthy sexual development.

Drawing on research and practice insights, this webinar will unpack what is known about neurodivergent and learning-disabled young peoples' experiences and consider how adult attitudes towards young people’s sexuality can significantly shape outcomes.

Together, this webinar will look at common behaviour concerns and identify practical strategies attendees can adopt to address these, while supporting young people to build safe, respectful, and positive understandings of sexuality and relationships.

For all queries, please contact coordinator@wharaurau.org.nz.

For more information and to register, visit the ECLIPSE event page.

ECLIPSE's Foundational Family Violence 101: Dynamics, Indicators and Impacts training aims to grow attendees understanding of the dynamics of family violence and how it impacts on individuals and whānau.

Course outcomes:

• Become introduced to key concepts of family violence
• Have a greater understanding of the risk factors and dynamics of family violence
• Develop insight into the short and long term impacts of family violence on victims, children, and whānau
• Learn more about legislation and orders relating to family violence, including the Family Violence Act 2018, Domestic Violence Victims Protection Act 2018, and the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989
• Grow in awareness and knowledge of the dynamics of family violence and how to respond in a more empathetic manner.

For question, contact the organiser.

For more information and to register, visit the ECLIPSE event page.

ECLIPSE's Foundational Family Violence 101: Dynamics, Indicators and Impacts training aims to grow attendees understanding of the dynamics of family violence and how it impacts on individuals and whānau.

Course outcomes:

• Become introduced to key concepts of family violence
• Have a greater understanding of the risk factors and dynamics of family violence
• Develop insight into the short and long term impacts of family violence on victims, children, and whānau
• Learn more about legislation and orders relating to family violence, including the Family Violence Act 2018, Domestic Violence Victims Protection Act 2018, and the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989
• Grow in awareness and knowledge of the dynamics of family violence and how to respond in a more empathetic manner.

For question, contact the organiser.

For more information and to register, please visit the event page.

This introductory training prepares attendees to respond appropriately and safely to people experiencing family violence. The session will introduce attendees to an understanding of the impact family violence has on adults and children and of the complexity of family violence and its effects on a person’s dignity and wellbeing. Attendees will also learn and practice the Recognise/Respond/Refer model with scenarios whilst also interactively exploring the concepts of social entrapment, coercive control and resistance.

For any queries about this training, contact the organisers at: trainer@2shine.org.nz.

For more information and to register, please visit the event page.

This introductory training prepares attendees to respond appropriately and safely to people experiencing family violence. The session will introduce attendees to an understanding of the impact family violence has on adults and children and of the complexity of family violence and its effects on a person’s dignity and wellbeing. Attendees will also learn and practice the Recognise/Respond/Refer model with scenarios whilst also interactively exploring the concepts of social entrapment, coercive control and resistance.

For any queries about this training, contact the organisers at: trainer@2shine.org.nz.

Additional training dates:

• Thursday 22 October 2026, 9am-1:30pm, online.
• Tuesday 8 December 2026, 9am-1:30pm, online.

For more information and to register for the online training, visit the webinar event page. For in-person training, visit the workshop event page.

This workshop focuses on understanding the concept of vulnerability and explores factors that contribute to vulnerability, risk and child abuse. Participants will learn how to identify when children and young people are vulnerable to abuse and neglect, and how to intervene early.

Please direct all queries to the organiser.

Additional training dates:

• Thursday 22 October 2026, 9am-1:30pm, online.
• Tuesday 8 December 2026, 9am-1:30pm, online.

For more information and to register for the online training, visit the webinar event page. For in-person training, visit the workshop event page.

This workshop focuses on understanding the concept of vulnerability and explores factors that contribute to vulnerability, risk and child abuse. Participants will learn how to identify when children and young people are vulnerable to abuse and neglect, and how to intervene early.

Please direct all queries to the organiser.

Addition dates:

• Monday 22 June 2026, 9am-4:30pm, Ōtautahi | Christchurch.

For more information and to register, please visit the event page.

This training is for any professional working with young people in any capacity, including group and 1-1 work.  This training focuses on topics relating specifically to sexual wellbeing, such as contraception, STIs, and pregnancy options.  It is suitable for a wide range of professionals, including youth workers, sports coaches, social workers, public health nurses, teachers, and educators.

This full-day training focuses on increasing the knowledge, skills, and confidence of professionals to support the young people they work with to navigate their sexual wellbeing.  

This training includes:

• Key information for young people on sexual wellbeing topics
• Guidance to navigate personal values when supporting young people with their sexual wellbeing
• Practical tools to integrate into daily practice and conversations
• Support and signposting information

Please direct all queries to the organiser.

Addition dates:

• Monday 22 June 2026, 9am-4:30pm, Ōtautahi | Christchurch.

For more information and to register, please visit the event page.

This training is for any professional working with young people in any capacity, including group and 1-1 work.  This training focuses on topics relating specifically to sexual wellbeing, such as contraception, STIs, and pregnancy options.  It is suitable for a wide range of professionals, including youth workers, sports coaches, social workers, public health nurses, teachers, and educators.

This full-day training focuses on increasing the knowledge, skills, and confidence of professionals to support the young people they work with to navigate their sexual wellbeing.  

This training includes:

• Key information for young people on sexual wellbeing topics
• Guidance to navigate personal values when supporting young people with their sexual wellbeing
• Practical tools to integrate into daily practice and conversations
• Support and signposting information

Please direct all queries to the organiser.

For more information and to register, please visit the event page.

Course Outcomes:

• Become introduced to the concept of victim-survivor resistance and ECLIPSE's Whole of Person Approach
• Have a greater understanding of how to analyse risk, consider the cumulative impact of harm, and identify other unseen areas of harm (such as retaliatory violence and gang association)
• Develop insight into protective factors and safety strategies victim-survivors utilise to keep themselves and their whānau safe
• Learn about how to undertake safety strategising and safety planning
• Grow in awareness and knowledge of the dynamics of family violence and how one can respond in a more empathetic manner.

Please direct all questions to the organiser.

For more information and to register, please visit the event page.

Course Outcomes:

• Become introduced to the concept of victim-survivor resistance and ECLIPSE's Whole of Person Approach
• Have a greater understanding of how to analyse risk, consider the cumulative impact of harm, and identify other unseen areas of harm (such as retaliatory violence and gang association)
• Develop insight into protective factors and safety strategies victim-survivors utilise to keep themselves and their whānau safe
• Learn about how to undertake safety strategising and safety planning
• Grow in awareness and knowledge of the dynamics of family violence and how one can respond in a more empathetic manner.

Please direct all questions to the organiser.

To learn more and to register, visit the event page.

This in-person event is for those working in human and animal welfare fields who want to learn (more) about links between violence to animals and people.

The symposium's speakers have a wealth of academic and practical knowledge about the links and about setting up and running organisations designed to help people and animals experiencing violence.

Speakers:

• Dr Nik Taylor, University of Canterbury
• Erin Robers, Pet Refuge NZ
• Jen Howard, Safe Pets, Safe Families Australia
• Monique Dam, Lucy’s Project Australia

For all queries, please contact the organiser.

To learn more and to register, visit the event page.

This in-person event is for those working in human and animal welfare fields who want to learn (more) about links between violence to animals and people.

The symposium's speakers have a wealth of academic and practical knowledge about the links and about setting up and running organisations designed to help people and animals experiencing violence.

Speakers:

• Dr Nik Taylor, University of Canterbury
• Erin Robers, Pet Refuge NZ
• Jen Howard, Safe Pets, Safe Families Australia
• Monique Dam, Lucy’s Project Australia

For all queries, please contact the organiser.

24 February 2026 - Kirikiriroa | Hamilton session, fully booked. See event page for wait-list details. This is a fully subsidised event.

26 March 2026 - Tāmaki Makaurau | Auckland session, register here. This is a paid session. Ticket purchase also comes with 12 months access to Te Kete Koha - ongoing online professional development sessions.

1 May 2026 - Ōtautahi | Christchurch session, register here. This is a paid session. Ticket purchase also comes with 12 months access to Te Kete Koha - ongoing online professional development sessions.

To see more from Hohou Te rongo Kahukura - Outing Violence, visit their Courses page.

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These full day, Te Tiriti-based trainings are for kaimahi in family violence, sexual violence and connected sectors.

Trainings aim to deepen understanding of how Takatāpui and Rainbow people are affected by violence and to improve systems and practice when working with victim-survivors. Participants will consider the impacts of stigma and discrimination, explore risk and protective factors and embed learnings into practice through groupwork and discussion.

For all queries, please contact the organiser: wellbeing@kahukura.co.nz.

24 February 2026 - Kirikiriroa | Hamilton session, fully booked. See event page for wait-list details. This is a fully subsidised event.

26 March 2026 - Tāmaki Makaurau | Auckland session, register here. This is a paid session. Ticket purchase also comes with 12 months access to Te Kete Koha - ongoing online professional development sessions.

1 May 2026 - Ōtautahi | Christchurch session, register here. This is a paid session. Ticket purchase also comes with 12 months access to Te Kete Koha - ongoing online professional development sessions.

To see more from Hohou Te rongo Kahukura - Outing Violence, visit their Courses page.

*****

These full day, Te Tiriti-based trainings are for kaimahi in family violence, sexual violence and connected sectors.

Trainings aim to deepen understanding of how Takatāpui and Rainbow people are affected by violence and to improve systems and practice when working with victim-survivors. Participants will consider the impacts of stigma and discrimination, explore risk and protective factors and embed learnings into practice through groupwork and discussion.

For all queries, please contact the organiser: wellbeing@kahukura.co.nz.

For more information and to register, visit the event page.

This interactive, online training module will assist professionals to effectively identify, understand and resist invitations to collude with men who use family violence.

Participants who attend this training will be able to:

• Explain the causes, mechanisms, and purpose of family violence
• Explore perpetrator accountability
• Identify core beliefs held by men who use violence
• Identify 'smoke screens' used to conceal violence
• Use invitational approaches to build rapport and enhance reflection
• Understand the nature of collusion and how to resist invitations to collude
• Examine shame and values
• Motivate change and referral readiness
• Understand safety planning and referral pathways

For questions, please contact the organisers directly: resisting.collusion@gmail.com.

For more information and to register, visit the event page.

This interactive, online training module will assist professionals to effectively identify, understand and resist invitations to collude with men who use family violence.

Participants who attend this training will be able to:

• Explain the causes, mechanisms, and purpose of family violence
• Explore perpetrator accountability
• Identify core beliefs held by men who use violence
• Identify 'smoke screens' used to conceal violence
• Use invitational approaches to build rapport and enhance reflection
• Understand the nature of collusion and how to resist invitations to collude
• Examine shame and values
• Motivate change and referral readiness
• Understand safety planning and referral pathways

For questions, please contact the organisers directly: resisting.collusion@gmail.com.

For more information and to register, please visit the event page.

The purpose of this training is to support practitioners delivering primary prevention work. This training does not focus on resistance from people using violence within early intervention or response practice contexts.

Unpacking Resistance training focuses on interpersonal resistance. Attendees will learn how to identify resistant behaviours and attitudes, and develop strategies and tools to support meaningful and solutions-focused conversations. These learnings will help attendees strengthen conversations with those they work with, to progress gender equality in workplaces, sporting clubs or councils.  Establishing spaces and conversations that are built on trust, care and respect will enable you to create change in the long run.

Please direct all queries to the organiser.

For more information and to register, please visit the event page.

The purpose of this training is to support practitioners delivering primary prevention work. This training does not focus on resistance from people using violence within early intervention or response practice contexts.

Unpacking Resistance training focuses on interpersonal resistance. Attendees will learn how to identify resistant behaviours and attitudes, and develop strategies and tools to support meaningful and solutions-focused conversations. These learnings will help attendees strengthen conversations with those they work with, to progress gender equality in workplaces, sporting clubs or councils.  Establishing spaces and conversations that are built on trust, care and respect will enable you to create change in the long run.

Please direct all queries to the organiser.

For more information and to register, visit the event page.

Online communities offer opportunities for connection, learning, and support across diverse interests and identities. They can foster belonging, amplify voices, and provide access to resources and peer advice. However, these spaces also carry risks, including exposure to misinformation, cyberbullying, sexual exploitation, and harmful content.

This webinar explores the role of online communities in the lives of young people, highlighting how professionals can support young people to have safe and positive online experiences.

In this session attendees will:

• develop an understanding of experiences young people within online communities
• explore the risks of online communities for young people, including exposure to harmful beliefs and content
• identify strategies to support young people and promote safe and positive online experiences.

Please direct all queries to the organiser.

For more information and to register, visit the event page.

Online communities offer opportunities for connection, learning, and support across diverse interests and identities. They can foster belonging, amplify voices, and provide access to resources and peer advice. However, these spaces also carry risks, including exposure to misinformation, cyberbullying, sexual exploitation, and harmful content.

This webinar explores the role of online communities in the lives of young people, highlighting how professionals can support young people to have safe and positive online experiences.

In this session attendees will:

• develop an understanding of experiences young people within online communities
• explore the risks of online communities for young people, including exposure to harmful beliefs and content
• identify strategies to support young people and promote safe and positive online experiences.

Please direct all queries to the organiser.