A new micro-credential developed in partnership between The University of Western Australia (UWA), the WA Centre for Rural Health, and Boomerang Consultancy is set to equip professionals with knowledge and skills to work with men who use violence.
The 12-week online course responds to the urgent need for trauma-informed, culturally safe approaches across all communities, including First Nations.
It is designed for professionals across health, legal, and community sectors, including psychologists, social workers, police, lawyers, doctors, teachers, child health nurses, and Aboriginal health workers.
The course integrates traditional knowledge systems and cultural frameworks that can support behaviour change. Participants will learn to identify the various forms of DFV and patterned-based abuse, learn skills to document patterned abuse, apply skills to engage safely with men, including men in First Nations communities.
Kyalie Moore, a proud Yamatji woman from Boomerang Consultancy, played a key role in developing the micro-credential.
"This micro-credential was born from the voices of our training participants, who asked for deeper, more culturally safe ways to work with men who use violence,” Ms Moore said.
“We've brought together a powerful line-up of experts in men's behaviour change and First Nations-led, trauma-informed practice.
“Real change begins with culturally grounded, accountable, and respectful engagement.
Participants will receive six professional development points, a Certificate of Achievement, and a UWA Plus Professional Development Transcript.
The course runs from 25 July to 24 October 2025, with registrations closing on 18 July. It includes online lectures, workshops, and Thursday evening “Meet the Experts” sessions.
For more information, visit: www.uwa.edu.au/study/courses-and-careers/short-courses/uwa-plus/micro-credential-working-with-men-in-DFV
To register: https://payments.uwa.edu.au/UWAPlus
PHOTO: Kyalie Moore from Boomerang Consultancy worked with WACRH and UWA to develop the DFV micro-credential.