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DVFREE First Responder Training

$483.00 per person
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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:

  • 4 March 2025, 9am – 4pm
  • 25 June 2025, 9am – 4pm
  • 11 September 2025, 9am – 4pm
  • 11 November 2025, 9am – 4pm

Shine Training Centre, Ground Floor, 409 New North Rd, Kingsland


Online training:

  • 25-26 February 2025, 9am -12.30pm
  • 13-14 May 2025, 9am -12.30pm
  • 12-13 August 2025, 9am -12.30pm
  • 14-15 October 2025, 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.

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Refund/Cancellation Policy

  • 10 working days or more prior to course date: you are eligible for a full refund of payment minus $20 admin fee, or you may reschedule at no additional charge
  • 4-9 working days prior to course date: you are eligible for a refund of 50% of your training fee, or you may reschedule to a later date at no additional charge
  • 3 working days or less prior to course date: No refunds, however you may reschedule to a later training date for an additional fee of 50% of your training fee

If the course you register for is cancelled by Shine, you may elect to have your payment refunded or reschedule to a later training date.
In order to request a refund or to reschedule your training date, please email invoice@2shine.org.nz.