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Learn to transform interpersonal resistance from a barrier into a powerful tool for building momentum and creating lasting change.
The aim of primary prevention work is to mobilise people to transform practices and beliefs to create a culture that is equitable and prioritises safety, care and respect. When challenging the status quo, you are bound to encounter resistance and pushback.
Resistance comes in many forms, from simple denial to backlash, and can be subtle or overt and coordinated. But what if you could turn those moments of resistance into opportunities for growth and connection?
Unpacking Resistance is a training program designed to help you do just that. We know you're passionate about mobilising communities and transforming the attitudes that drive gender-based violence. This course gives you the tools to manage the interpersonal pushback that comes with primary prevention work.
This 5-hour virtual training is built around your core values and real-world needs. You’ll develop a deep understanding of interpersonal resistance, how broader contexts shape and influence the way in which resistance shows up in conversations.
It moves beyond surface-level reactions to explore what’s really at the heart of it. We'll show you how to anchor difficult conversations in shared values like curiosity, respect and accountability and look after yourself in this work.
This training goes beyond theory, focusing on practical skills that make a difference. We'll equip you with evidence-based strategies and build on real-world examples to help you turn resistance into a catalyst for change.
Through storytelling, small-group activities and role-play scenarios, you’ll apply new strategies and see firsthand how to navigate complex conversations. You'll leave feeling more confident, prepared and ready to make a greater impact.
This Unpacking Resistance training can be completed as a standalone. Practitioners looking for further training should also explore Organisational Resistance.
Once you have completed Unpacking Resistance, and you would like to continue your learning journey we would recommend checking out the following packages:
Resistance comes in many forms, from simple denial to backlash, and can be subtle or overt and coordinated. But what if you could turn those moments of resistance into opportunities for growth and connection?
Unpacking Resistance is a training program designed to help you do just that. We know you're passionate about mobilising communities and transforming the attitudes that drive gender-based violence. This course gives you the tools to manage the interpersonal pushback that comes with primary prevention work.
This 5-hour virtual training is built around your core values and real-world needs. You’ll develop a deep understanding of interpersonal resistance, how broader contexts shape and influence the way in which resistance shows up in conversations.
It moves beyond surface-level reactions to explore what’s really at the heart of it. We'll show you how to anchor difficult conversations in shared values like curiosity, respect and accountability and look after yourself in this work.
This training goes beyond theory, focusing on practical skills that make a difference. We'll equip you with evidence-based strategies and build on real-world examples to help you turn resistance into a catalyst for change.
Through storytelling, small-group activities and role-play scenarios, you’ll apply new strategies and see firsthand how to navigate complex conversations. You'll leave feeling more confident, prepared and ready to make a greater impact.
What you will learn:
- Build understanding of the forms and causes of interpersonal resistance
- Build understanding of how contexts and factors influence progress and resistance
- The skills to open dialogue and feel more confident in having challenging conversations
This Unpacking Resistance training can be completed as a standalone. Practitioners looking for further training should also explore Organisational Resistance.
Future Dates
- Thursday, 26 February 2026
- Wednesday, 13 May 2026
- Thursday, 16 July 2026
- Thursday, 3 September 2026
- Thursday, 5 November 2026
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Associated Learner Pathways
Once you have completed Unpacking Resistance, and you would like to continue your learning journey we would recommend checking out the following packages:
- Delivering and leading initiatives – Organisational Resistance, Prevention Programs, Responding to disclosures in Prevention
- Supporting prevention initiatives – Small Steps: Bystander Action for Equality, Responding to disclosures in Prevention
Cancellations and refunds:
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- This training will allow me to be more confident in approaching difficult conversations.
- The training was engaging and consistently interesting, the examples shared were invaluable and [the facilitator] did an excellent job prompting conversation amongst the group.
Who is this for?
The purpose of Unpacking Resistance is to provide foundational training on building practitioners key capabilities around managing interpersonal resistance, specifically around identifying forms of resistance, to cultivate conversations that shift people’s openness and readiness for action and change and feel more confident in managing interpersonal resistance within primary prevention work.
A range of roles of those working to support the delivery of primary prevention initiatives will also find this valuable learning.
A range of roles of those working to support the delivery of primary prevention initiatives will also find this valuable learning.
- Delivering and leading audience cohorts - including Primary Prevention Officer, Campaigns Coordinator, Trainers and Facilitators.
- Supporting prevention initiatives - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisors, Communication Officers, Health Promotion Officers and more.
Details
- Cost: $280
- Duration: 5-hours
- Delivery: Virtual via Zoom, supported by Canvas Learning Management System
- 10% discount for full Safe and Equal member organisations. If you are a member organisation (with full membership), please contact us at training@safeandequal.org.au before enrolling.
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