Domestic and family violence
Domestic and Family Violence Local Link
The Local Link service provides general practices across the Brisbane south region with access to specialist domestic and family violence (DFV) workers to support with recognising, responding and referring patients impacted by DFV.
The Local Link Coordinators in your area are your general practice’s one-point-of-referral for patients impacted by DFV. They will undertake a risk assessment and connect your patients with the most appropriate supports for their needs.Â
The referral process for this service has been tailored to general practices:
referrals directly received by your DFV specialist Local Link Coordinators (not a general intake team)
shortened referral forms that can be embedded in practice software and sent via secure messaging on Medical Objects
option to refer via telephone
provision of outcome letter.
Your Local Link workers area also available for:
de-identified case consultations via phone or in person to support you in working with patients do not wish to be referred at that timeÂ
co-location or visits your practice to see patients and provide additional DFV education and support to staff
DFV workforce capacity building activities
connecting general practice staff with debriefing supports for compassion fatigue.
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Find a DFV Local Link
DFV Local Link is currently available to general practices in the Brisbane south region (Redlands, Logan, Beaudesert/Jimboomba and Brisbane areas). You can find out more about available services or arrange a visit to your practice by contacting your DFV Local Link Coordinator.
For practices in Redlands and Logan
For practices in Brisbane South
For practices in Beaudesert and Jimboomba
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Domestic and family violence training for general practices
Through the Recognise Respond Refer (RRR) Program, Brisbane South PHN delivers RACGP-accredited training that explores practical ways to support patients affected by DFV. It has been developed by DFV specialists in collaboration with GPs and DFV survivors, and is delivered free-of-charge in practices. It encourages a ‘whole of practice approach’ to build the capability and confidence of health care professionals to support those affected by DFV.
The training is currently offered to general practices in the Brisbane south region (Logan, Redlands,Beaudesert/Jimboomba, Brisbane South areas). Contact your local trainer with the details below for more information or to book training for your practice.
Local Link Trainer (Logan, Beaudesert, Redlands)
Hannah
Mobile:Â 0436 355 720
Email:Â hannahm@centreforwomen.org.au
Primary Health DFV Education and Engagement Worker (Brisbane South)
Joanna
Mobile:Â 0417 809 296
Email:Â joanna.klieve-longman@micahprojects.org.au
Community of Practice – Support for general practitioners
The RRR Community of Practice brings together GPs with an interest in responding to DFV to support one another, facilitate case discussions, and learn more about help available for their patients. The Community of Practice is facilitated by RRR GP Clinical Advisor, Dr Johanna Lynch, a trauma-informed GP Psychotherapist.
To express interest in joining the Community of Practice, contact the Program Coordinator on the link below, or look for sessions being advertised on the Brisbane South PHN Education Calendar.
Contact us
To register your interest in the RRR program or to get further information, please contact the Program Manager.
Domestic and family violence resources
RACGP guidelines
Brisbane South HealthPathways
Access the Portal (Search: Domestic and Family Violence)
COVID-19 and domestic and family violence
Domestic and family violence information sharing
Non-lethal strangulation in domestic and family violence