Seminar 2 – Family Violence and Intergenerational Conflict

This seminar provided invaluable insights into the complex challenges faced by migrant and refugee communities in Australia, particularly young people. The seminar featured presentations from experts in the field, including Professor Karen Block and Gemma Tarpey-Brown, who highlighted the critical need for targeted strategies and specialised support to address the cycle of violence affecting young migrants and refugees through the FAIR project. Key discussions emphasised the vulnerabilities of these groups due to systemic barriers such as racism and language differences, the importance of culturally sensitive support systems, and the role of community organisations and policymakers in creating supportive environments.

 

Additionally, the seminar addressed the unique challenges faced by queer migrants, as presented by Mark Kleine, solicitor from LGBTI Legal Service underscoring the need for representation and inclusive language in DFV support services. Sameera Fieldgrass and Melissa Elgueta from the Centre for Multicultural Youth explored the impacts of intergenerational trauma and the necessity for culturally informed data collection, as well as the development of frameworks like the “Safe and Connected” initiative to support multicultural youth effectively.

 

The seminar concluded with a presentation from Jimena Loreta from the Social Policy Group on new training empowering frontline staff with e-learning courses to better support migrant and refugee communities facing domestic and family violence. You can access the recording of the seminar here.