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MARAM and Information Sharing Resource Hub
State Government Guidance
These resources have been developed by the Victorian State Government to support the implementation of the Information Sharing Schemes and MARAM.
Update
Family Safety Victoria (FSV) is developing MARAM practice guidance for:
· direct risk and wellbeing assessment of children and young people victim survivors
· identifying and responding to young people using family violence in the home and in intimate partner/dating relationships (recognising young people using violence often experience family violence risk).
The practice guides and tools are anticipated for release in 2024.
Child Information Sharing Scheme
- Summary List of ISEs – Phase 1 & Phase 2
- The Information Sharing Entities (ISE) list is now available online for all organisations
For more information about training visit here.
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Family Violence Information Sharing Scheme
- Summary List of ISEs – Phase 1 & Phase 2
- The Information Sharing Entities (ISE) list is now available online for all organisations
For more information about training visit here.
MARAM Framework
- Family Violence Multi-Agency Risk Assessment and Management Framework
- MARAM Framework on a page
- MARAM factsheet
To access State Government MARAM resources visit here.
- MARAM Alignment Checklist
- MARAM Responsibilities: Decision Guide for Organisational Leaders
- Video: How to use the MARAM Organisational Embedding Guide
- MARAM Organisational Embedding Journey – slideshow
- MARAM Organisational Self-Audit Tool
- MARAM Designed Implementation Review
- MARAM Responsibilities Guide
- MARAM Responsibilities Mapping Tool
- MARAM Implementation Review
Centre Resources
The Centre has created the following resources to support the implementation of the MARAM framework and Information Sharing Schemes. These resources aim to increase knowledge, confidence and capacity among child and family services, and allied sectors, to work collaboratively to contribute to positive practices for children and their families.
MARAMIS Overview Guides
These guides have been developed to assist the child and family services sector to navigate the information and resources currently available regarding MARAM and the Information Sharing Schemes.
Diversity in Practice
Webinars (via YouTube):
Tip Sheets (PDF):
Podcasts and Interviews
- Dr Kate Foord - Intersectionality
- Dr Wendy Bunston - Working with infants who have or are experiencing trauma like family violence
- Suzi Lukis - Listening to the views and wishes of children
Case Studies
The following case studies (examples only) are provided to assist understanding of the practical application of the Child Information Sharing Scheme and the Family Violence Information Sharing Scheme for child and family services.
- Integrated Family Services
- Youth and Family Therapy with a Youth Focus
- Youth and Family Support
- Highlighting the application of the Child Information Sharing Scheme (CISS)
- Coordinated Responses: Using MARAM, CISS, and FVISS to support collaboration
- Snapshot of Good Practice - Putting the Information Sharing Schemes into Action
- Coordinated Responses: Continuing to Strengthen Collaborative Practice
MARAMIS in Practice Information Sheets
- Working collaboratively with other professionals to improve the wellbeing and safety of common clients, especially children, young people and their families
- Working collaboratively with children, young people and families in the context of the information sharing schemes and MARAM
- Understanding child development and attachment in the context of the Child Information Sharing Scheme, Family Violence Information Sharing Scheme and MARAM
- Adolescent Violence in the Home and the Child Information Sharing Scheme and Family Violence Information Sharing Scheme and MARAM
- Understanding Children's Wellbeing
Adults Using Family Violence Information and Tip Sheets
AUFV Practice Guides ‘At a Glance’ Information Sheets
- Responsibility 1
- Responsibility 2
- Responsibility 3
- Responsibility 4
- Responsibility 5
- Responsibility 6
- Responsibility 9
- Responsibility 10
AUFV Tip Sheets
Resource Drive
This resource drive aims to assist professionals to strengthen their practice when working with children and young people. It contains resources related to child development, child wellbeing, child-focused practice and children’s experiences of family violence, as well as relevant MARAM and Information Sharing Scheme resources that can assist professionals in implementing and aligning to these reforms.
CISS Information Sheets
- CISS resource directory with links to government websites
- Using CISS with Child Protection - information sheet
- Mandatory reporting, CISS & FVISS - information sheet
- Explaining CISS to children, young people, parents and carers - information sheet and visual
- CISS and care teams - information sheet
- CISS flowcharts
Child Information Sharing Scheme in Action: Practitioner Testimonials
- Testimonials from family services professionals using the Child Information Sharing Scheme (CISS) to promote the wellbeing and safety of children and achieve positive outcomes for families.
Videos and Webinars
Emerging Themes
Emerging Themes is a video series exploring emerging themes of MARAM and the Information Sharing Schemes. These videos will assist in staff training, professional development, and capacity building and will enable a greater understanding of issues that relate to the family violence reforms.
Coordinated and Collaborative Responses
This webinar series is a collaboration series between the Centre, Domestic Violence Victoria and No To Violence exploring collaborative responses for MARAM Responsibility 9 and 10.
Q&A Infant Mental Health & Family Violence
- Episode 1: Working with infants and toddlers in a family violence context amidst COVID-19 restrictions - Part 1
- Episode 2: Working with infants and toddlers in a family violence context amidst COVID-19 restrictions - Part 2
- Episode 3: Aboriginal perspectives on family violence and infant mental health
- Episode 4: Rural and regional perspectives on family violence and infant mental health during COVID-19
Other Resources
Western Integrated Family Violence Committee
Safe and Together Institute
Statewide Childrens Resource Centre: Practitioner Toolkit
The State-wide Children’s Resource Program (SCRP) advocates for and assists practitioners in homelessness support and other non-government services to respond more effectively to the needs of children who have experienced homelessness and/or family violence.
