Welcome to the Domestic Abuse Resource and Training Group. We are the leading organisation in Western Australia with over 100 years collective experience, bringing together a team of national and international specialists to deliver prevention and response training across Australia and New Zealand. We deliver training to the domestic family violence (DFV) and sexual violence specialist sector, community, education, housing, family court, corrections, child and family welfare, health and human services as well as private sector.

Our training is developed and delivered by specialists who have direct DFV and sexual violence experience and practice expertise. Our training covers a range of areas from preventative, foundational, tertiary and specialist areas.

About us

Our Purpose

  • To build a service system response of DFV and sexual violence informed organisations.

  • We do this by advocating for best practice, continuous system improvement and innovative policy responses to DFV and sexual violence at all levels.

  • We support preventative, foundational, tertiary and specialist intervention work

  • We provide leading consultation and training to the sector

Our Story

The Domestic Abuse Resource and Training Group (DART Group) was born out of passion and commitment to bring together a team of national and international specialists to deliver prevention and response training across Australia and New Zealand. We deliver training to the DFV and sexual violence specialist sector, community, education, housing, family court, corrections, child and family welfare, health and human services as well as private sector.

DART Group also provides specialist consultation, research and pilot project, community engagement and community advocacy.

Our Values

Integrity - Leading with virtue, honesty, accountability and nurturing trusting relationships.

Equality - Striving for societal equality where every individual has an equal opportunity, and every individual can live free from violence.

Courage - Committed, curious and willing to take on new challenges in order to create positive change.

Empowerment - Through recognition, trust and appreciation, we walk alongside individuals and organisations on their journey with respect and non-judgement.

Feedback

"The training was fantastic and eye opening. The trainer was very engaging and highly knowledgeable about the topic."

— Zahra, Australian Red Cross

"Very informative training and learnt many practical tools for the future"

— Chad, Western Australian Police