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Specialist training for professionals on the frontline of childhood trauma, sexual violence & family & domestic violence.

Trauma-informed training developed in Perth, delivered nationally.

Training pathways
for professionals

Our Training

Trauma-informed training for GPs, social workers, and frontline teams across Australia.

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Our Trainers

Specialist trainers including Dawson Ruhl and Tori Cooke, bringing years of frontline and clinical experience.

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Information for
Service Providers

Phoenix is an independent, specialist organisation providing therapeutic services to survivors of childhood sexual abuse and their non-offending family members.

  • Adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse
  • Non-offending partners & family members
  • Perth Metropolitan area
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Agency Referral Form

Refer a client on their behalf. Our team will respond promptly and with care.

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Meet our trainers

Specialist trainers bringing decades of frontline and clinical experience.

Dawson Ruhl
Dawson Ruhl
Domestic and Family Violence Specialist Trainer

Extensive experience working with men who use coercion and control. Trains practitioners across Australia in pattern-based assessment and engagement.

Tori Cooke
Tori Cooke
Social Worker & Trainer

Two decades of practice as a social worker. Passionate about building workforce capacity and wellness in human service delivery.

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Upcoming Events & Conferences

Specialist training for professionals working in FDV, Sexual violence, CSA sectors.

In person, 25 Aug 2026

From Incident to Pattern

Understanding & engaging men who use coercion & control

Trainer: Dawson Ruhl
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In person

Identifying & Responding to Sexual Violence & CSA in FDV

Trainer: Tori Cooke
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Stay connected with stories of courage, service updates, and resources that support healing and empowerment. Our newsletter, The Taboo Times, is a space for awareness, education and hope.

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