The sessions - called DV Aware - are designed to be short and act as an initial introduction on to how to recognise, respond and refer people who may be experiencing domestic violence.

Lifeline Central Victoria and Mallee executive officer Lisa Renato said DV Aware would provide a lifeline to frontline workers in all industries.

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She said it was particularly great for people who work full time and can't get out during the day for a three-day training program.

"If you are one of the first to see the signs of domestic violence, mental health or suicide then you should attend this training to gain valuable insights into how to recognise, respond and refer those who are in the greatest need, and in many cases may not know where to turn," she said.

"This will give people an understanding on how to recognise the signs of people experiencing domestic violence, learn how to respond appropriately and how to refer them adequately."

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Ms Renato said the sessions were designed to build capacity in frontline workers within universal services for whom domestic violence was not a core function of their role.

Participants learn how to recognise the signs of domestic and family violence, respond with appropriate care and refer effectively to support services.

"The sessions are designed for frontline workers in all industries anyone that may see the signs of domestic violence or mental health, people who work in aged care, allied health, emergency services," she said.

The program is being delivered in Bendigo on the March 1 from 6.30pm until 8.30pm.

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DV Aware is federal government funded program and are offered to the community with no cost to participants.

Lifeline Central Victoria and Mallee are now calling for interested community members to register to attend this training before the end of the current program schedule, more information can be found at lifelinecvm.org.au or by emailing admin@lifelinecvm.org.au

The team at Lifeline Central Victoria and Mallee also welcome large teams or organisations to reach out about training in these key areas, for your staff, customers and management.

If you or someone you know is experiencing family and domestic violence, help is available, contact:

If you are looking for a mental health service, visit betterhealth.vic.gov.au

If life is in danger, phone Triple Zero (000).

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