Coercive Control Project
Coercive Control Project
NGO Training for the Domestic and Family Violence Sector
In November 2022, the NSW Parliament passed the Crimes Legislation Amendment (Coercive Control) Act 2022, creating a new offence for coercive control in intimate partner relationships, effective July 2024.
The Centre for Community Welfare Training (CCWT) in partnership with the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) NSW developed specialised face-to-face training in response to recommendations made by NSW Joint Select Committee on Coercive Control to support practitioners in identifying and responding to coercive control. This training was rolled-out between June 2024 and June 2026 in response to the new legislation. 79 free workshops were hosted across the state, offering the training to over 2100 practitioners.
This training is now available as 4 free online modules that practitioners can work though at their own pace.
View the Modules and find out more.
A series of webinars on specific aspects of coercive control featuring experts in each area were also developed as part of the Coercive Control Project. The series is called “Effective Intervention & Coercive Control.” These webinars were recorded, and are now available, along with a fabulous suite of tailored resources to equip practitioners, expand on each topic covered, and provide the opportunity for further learning.
Watch the webinars and access their associated resources
Alternatively, CCWT can deliver an exclusive, in-person Coercive Control Workshop for your team (up to 28 people).
If you would like to enquire about running a workshop, please email ccwt@ccwt.edu.au
Frequently Asked Questions About Coercive Control Training
Who is the training for?
This free, interactive, training equips family, domestic and sexual violence (FDSV) workers in the community services sector across NSW to recognise and understand coercive control and the new legal and Policy framework in NSW. The training includes case scenarios, practical exercises, examples of practical interventions and support, as well as acknowledging the need to prioritise staff wellbeing and provide support for those who work with victim-survivors.
How can I and my team access the training?
You can either work through the 4 free online Modules, or organise in-house training for your team.
If you would like to enquire about holding a training session for your team on location at your organisation, please email ccwt@ccwt.edu.au
How is the in-person course delivered?
This interactive 1-day workshop is intersectional and uses a variety of adult learning techniques. All facilitators hold current practical and theoretical experience in the field of domestic and family violence. We also explore how coercive control may present in different communities, such as:
- Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander communities
- culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities
- people with disability
- people living in regional, rural and remote (RRR) areas
- LGBTQ+ people
- children and young people.
Why is the training important?
Anyone can experience coercive control. People who use coercive control may use physical or non-physical abusive behaviours, or a combination of both. All abusive behaviours are serious. Coercive control has traumatic and pervasive immediate and long-term impacts on victim-survivors, their families, and communities.
Learning about abuse can help a person identify abuse if it happens to them or assist FDV workers in their support of victim survivors.Who is most at risk of experiencing coercive control?
- Women
- people with disability
- Aboriginal people
- people from multicultural, migrant and refugee backgrounds
- people who are LGBTQ+
- older people
- children and young people.
How much does the training cost?
The online modules are available to access free of charge.
If you would like to host an in-person workshop for your team, contact CCWT to request a quote ccwt@ccwt.edu.au
What have participants said about the Coercive Control Project?
“I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the training today. It was of such a high quality. All the presenters were so knowledgeable, engaging and I learned a lot. I really appreciate that CCWT has provided this wonderful, important training. The benefits will make a difference to the community”
– May 2026 Workshop Participant
“Our community workers really appreciated and enjoyed the learning, and the information imparted was so helpful to advance their knowledge on coercive control”
– April 2025 Workshop Participant
“I have thoroughly enjoyed the webinars produced and gained tremendous insight into coercive control”
– July 2025 Webinar attendee
“Thank you so much for putting on this series of webinars! They have been amazing so far. Combatting Technology Assisted Coercive Control … was such a great webinar”
– March 2025 Webinar attendee
To enquire about hosting an in-house Workshop for your team, or for further information, please email us: ccwt@ccwt.edu.au
Additional Resources
Learn more about Coercive Control here.
Download the Coercive Control factsheet here (English and other languages).
Are you experiencing coercive control?
Contact 1800RESPECT by calling 1800 737 732, texting 0458 737 732, or using the online chat. Video call is also available via the website from to 9am to 5pm AEST, Monday to Friday (except national public holidays). No appointment needed.
Child or young person
Call the Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 or chat online to a trained counsellor. Available 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Call Headspace on 1800 650 890 or chat online to a trained counsellor. Available 9am to 1am every day.
An Older person
If you or someone you know needs help, call the National Elder Abuse helpline on 1800 353 374.
Call the Ageing and Disability Commission on 1800 628 221. Available Monday to Friday, between 9am and 4pm.
Living with a disability
Visit the National Disability Abuse and Neglect Hotline or call 1800 880 052 (toll free) and speak with an experienced Hotline staff member.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Call 13YARN (13 92 76) Here to provide crisis support 24/7 to yarn with you without judgement and provide a confidential, culturally safe space.
LGBTQ+
Contact Full Stop Rainbow Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence Helpline or call 1800 FULL STOP (1800 497 212) to speak to a trained counsellor. Available 24 hours, 7 days a week.
TransHub is ACON’s digital information and resource platform for all trans and gender diverse people in NSW. Their Our Relationships page provides advice on healthy relationships for trans and gender diverse people.
Are you worried about your behaviour?
Contact the Men’s Referral Service on 1300 766 491 to speak to a trained professional. Available 24 hours, 7 days a week.