# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Strengthening trauma-informed responses to sexual assault disclosures
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 22 Jul, 2026 at 09:30 am – Wed, 22 Jul, 2026 at 01:30 pm (+10:00)
- **Event Description**: Strengthen your trauma-informed practice with essential knowledge on sexual assault, impacts, myths and responding safely to disclosures.About this EventKey detailsDate | Wednesday 22 JulyTime | 9.30am–1.30pmDuration | Half-dayLocation| Elie, Gestalt Centre Training Campus, 27 Royal Parade ParkvilleFee | $140 (includes GST)Facilitator | Kaye Rigby, Senior Counsellor/Advocate, CASA House (Centre Against Sexual Assault)About this workshopThe workshop establishes shared understandings about sexual assault, its prevalence and the impacts experienced by victim survivors. We look at common myths about sexual assault and the determinants of gender-based violence. We explore how we can strengthen our trauma-informed practice to create safety for all our clients and discuss helpful responses if someone discloses sexual assault to you. If time permits, we will do some skill practice in small groups.What will I learn?At the end of this workshop, participants will:be able to define sexual assault and know current, relevant Australian statisticsbe able to debunk some common myths about sexual assaultbe able to articulate determinants of sexual assault & other gender-based violenceunderstand the impacts of sexual assaultunderstand "maladaptive" behaviours as coping strategiesunderstand trauma-informed practiceunderstand how to respond to disclosures of sexual assault in a helpful waypractice skills in small groups.Who should attend?This workshop is ideal for anyone who is, or is likely to be working with people who have experienced sexual assault, or any other interpersonal trauma, such as family violence.About your facilitatorKaye Rigby, Senior Counsellor/Advocate, CASA House (Centre Against Sexual Assault)  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/959e3c30-de84-11f0-91ba-d3d0a513804e-rimg-w555-h740-dcded7c2-gmir.jpg Kaye Rigby is a Senior Counsellor/Advocate who has been working at CASA's for over 20 years. Like all her colleagues at CASA's around Victoria, Kaye works from client-centred, rights-based, intersectional feminist and trauma-informed frameworks. Apart from counselling sexual assault victim/survivors, Kaye's role entails supervising other counsellors, delivering training and working with secondary school students to ensure a clear understanding of consent.About the Gestalt CentreThe Gestalt Centre is the heart of Melbourne’s Gestalt community. We offer a four-year psychotherapy training program through Gestalt Therapy Australia, staying true to the experiential roots of Gestalt while embracing cutting-edge developments in contemporary Gestalt thinking and practice worldwide.We also operate ConnectGround, a community-based counselling and psychotherapy clinic. ConnectGround serves as both a training facility for psychotherapists and a provider of low-cost individual and group therapy for clients. The clinic emphasises the therapeutic relationship between client and therapist as a key support for building awareness and adaptability. Psychotherapy interns and volunteers gain valuable hands-on experience, enhancing their skills and professionalism through client work.Visit our websites:https://www.connectground.com.au/https://www.gestaltcentre.com.au/Refund policyRefunds are available up to 7 days before the event.Please note:In the unlikely event that this workshop is cancelled or postponed, registration fees will be fully refunded. Please note that the organisers are not responsible for any travel, accommodation, or other costs incurred by participants.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/parkville/strengthening-trauma-informed-responses-to-sexual-assault-disclosures/100001910531363739
- **Event Categories**: workshops, parades
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 4 hours
  - Location: Elie - 27 Royal Parade Parkville (Gestalt Centre Training Campus)
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 140, max: 140, currency: AUD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Parkville
- **state**: VI
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Elie - 27 Royal Parade Parkville (Gestalt Centre Training Campus)
- **lat**: -37.796215
- **long**: 144.9575053
- **full address**: Elie - 27 Royal Parade Parkville (Gestalt Centre Training Campus), 27 Royal Parade, Parkville, Australia

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Strengthening trauma-informed responses to sexual assault disclosures being held?
  - **A:** Strengthening trauma-informed responses to sexual assault disclosures takes place on Wed, 22 Jul, 2026 at 09:30 am to Wed, 22 Jul, 2026 at 01:30 pm at Elie - 27 Royal Parade Parkville (Gestalt Centre Training Campus), 27 Royal Parade, Parkville, Australia.
- **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Strengthening trauma-informed responses to sexual assault disclosures?
  - **A:** Tickets for Strengthening trauma-informed responses to sexual assault disclosures are priced at AUD 140 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionAUD 140Available
- **Q**: Who is organizing Strengthening trauma-informed responses to sexual assault disclosures?
  - **A:** Strengthening trauma-informed responses to sexual assault disclosures is organized by ConnectGround.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Strengthening trauma-informed responses to sexual assault disclosures is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Parkville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Strengthening trauma-informed responses to sexual assault disclosures sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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