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Tuesday November 24, 2026

DVFREE First Responder Training

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To book your spot (or if you require an invoice for payment), please contact us. This training can also be delivered for a group of your organisation's First Responders. Contact us for a quote or to arrange a date.

Phone 09 815 4601 (option 4) or email dvfree@2shine.org.nz

 

Delivered by specialist DVFREE trainers, this training is critical for preparing your ‘First Responders’ to provide safe and effective support for employees experiencing domestic and family violence, while maintaining professional boundaries. 

Well over 1,000 people have participated in DVFREE Workplace Training for ‘First Responders’ (workplace support people), and 100% recommend this training to other professionals.

 

This Training will prepare your ‘First Responders’ to:

  • Understand the role of a First Responder and its boundaries
  • Practise responding to people experiencing family violence using the Six Step Response Tool
  • Broadly understand accountability and support for change for employees who use domestic violence

Inhouse training option:  To train a cohort of First Responders for your organisation please email dvfree@2shine.org.nz to enquire about inhouse training delivered at your venue, or online. In-house training also helps strengthen relationships between First Responders so they can support each other in the role.

Refer to our FREE Guidelines for Policy & Procedures for practical advice on appointing and supporting First Responders, staff policies, procedures, awareness raising and more.

Upcoming Dates:

Auckland:

  • 16th June 2026, 9am – 4pm
  • 06th October 2026, 9am – 4pm

Shine - PSN, Level 3, 205 Great South Rd, Auckland, 1051


Online training:

  • 18th & 19th August 2026, 9am -12.30pm
  • 24th & 25th November 2026, 9am -12.30pm

Online trainings are held via Zoom.

 

To book your spot (or if you require an invoice for payment), please contact us.

Phone 09 815 4601 (option 4) or email dvfree@2shine.org.nz

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Good practical advice that provides an easy to use framework for intervention and support.

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It’s sufficiently comprehensive to leave you feeling prepared to take up the first responder role, but not overwhelming.

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Learnt a great deal. Good mix of general education and skills building. Pace and facilitator was excellent.

This training is critical for preparing your ‘First Responders’ to provide safe and effective support for employees experiencing domestic and family violence, while maintaining professional boundaries.

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