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The Practice Standards for Men’s Behaviour Change Programs (PDF, 261.4 KB) articulate the NSW Government’s expectations of MBCP providers. The Standards' objective is to provide guidance to ensure programs reflect good practice and are safe and effective in changing the behaviour of men that use violence. The Practice Standards replace the Minimum Standards for Men’s Behaviour Change Programs.
The Standards apply to all group programs for male perpetrators of domestic and family violence in NSW. This includes programs run by government agencies in a community or custodial setting. It also includes programs run by non-government organisations.
The Compliance Framework for Men’s Behaviour Change Programs (PDF, 636.8 KB) provides guidance to program providers on how they will be assessed and may be registered as compliant with the Practice Standards.
The Online Delivery Supplement (PDF, 314.9 KB) details further information and evidence required for registration of a program for online delivery. The purpose of the Online Delivery Supplement is to help providers think about the unique risks of online MBCP delivery and how this may impact the safety of victims and children, participants and facilitators, in a different way to a face to face program.
Registration for online delivery is only available to providers already registered for face to face service delivery, or those currently applying.
Men’s Behaviour Change Programs (MBCPs) are predominantly group-based programs and services that focus on working with men to enable them to recognise their violent behaviour and develop strategies to stop them from using violence.
MBCPs must be registered as compliant with the NSW Government's MBCP Practice Standards and Compliance Framework to receive funding or referrals from the NSW Government.
Under the NSW Government’s Domestic and Family Violence Blueprint, the NSW Government is committed to expanding non-government community-based men’s behaviour change interventions and developing the capacity of the community-based men’s behaviour change sector.
In order to achieve this the NSW government funded the establishment of the Men’s Behaviour Change Network, an advisory body for effective ways of working with men to reduce domestic and family violence.
The Men’s Behaviour Change Network is made up of registered and provisionally registered men’s behaviour change providers and their practitioners. The Network meets every month and provides an opportunity for discussion, sharing information and ideas to develop better practice, and promote sector development. It also takes a lead role in developing and facilitating training for new and existing men’s behaviour change workers, and support groups to meet minimum practice standards set by the NSW Government.
Men's Behaviour Change Programs Evaluation Summary report (PDF, 772.9 KB) (PDF , 771.1 KB).
Providers registered as compliant with the Practice Standards for Men's Behaviour Change Programs as at 8 August 2024 are listed in the table below
The list relates to organisations registered as an MBCP, not MBCP delivery locations.
For information on MBCPs operating in your area contact the Men's Referral Service on 1300 766 491 or 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732, or see support for men who use violence.
| Provider | Registered Location(s) | Service Delivery Location(s) | Program name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anglicare | Nowra Parramatta Ulladulla |
Parramatta | REBUILD |
| Baptist Care Family and Counselling Services | Bankstown, Via online delivery |
Campbelltown |
Facing Up MBCP |
| CatholicCare | Fairfield | Fairfield | Choosing Change |
| Catholic Care Diocese Broken Bay | Tuggerah Waitara |
Tuggerah |
Back on Track |
| CatholicCare Wilcannia Forbes | Forbes/Parkes Bourke Broken Hill (Central Darling) Lachlan Narromine |
Forbes/Parkes |
SEEDS |
| Centacare New England North West | Gunnedah Tamworth |
Gunnedah |
Disrupting Family Violence |
| EveryMan Australia | Queanbeyan | Queanbeyan | Working with the Man |
| Gawura Aboriginal Corporation | Albion Park | Albion Park | BADV/CHANGEV |
| Kempsey Families Inc. | Coffs Harbour Kempsey Nambucca Valley |
Kempsey Nambucca Valley |
Engage2Change |
| Liberty Domestic and Family Violence Specialist Services | Port Macquarie | Nil | Engage2Change |
| Manning Support Services | Forster Gloucester Taree |
Taree | Taking Responsibility |
| Men and Family | Lismore Tweed Heads |
Lismore Tweed Heads |
MEND |
| Mission Australia Central and Far West NSW | Broken Hill Central and Far West Dubbo Orange Walgett |
Broken Hill Central and Far West Dubbo |
Manin' Up |
| North East MBCP | Albury | Albury | MBCP |
| Plus Community | Orange Lithgow |
Orange |
Commit and Change |
| Relationships Australia NSW | Bathurst |
Hunter Illawarra Sydney CBD Via online delivery |
Taking Responsibility |
| Relationships Australia Canberra and Regions | Wagga Wagga | Wagga Wagga | Taking Responsibility for Respectful Relationships |
| Settlement Services International and Relationships Australia NSW | Fairfield (Arabic) Toongabbie (Tamil) |
Nil | Building Stronger Families |
| Warrina DFV Specialist Services | Coffs Harbour | Coffs Harbour | Safer Futures |
Please note this table is updated regularly.
To register as compliant with the Practice Standards, you must apply to the Department via the MBCP Self-Assessment Portal. This portal is hosted on Standards & Performance Pathway (SPP), the online compliance platform for Not-For-Profit and Non-Government organisations.
Please contact dvstandards@dcj.nsw.gov.au to discuss your applicatication. DCJ will provide a link to the MBCP Self-Assessment Portal when the proposed program is ready for assessment against the Practice Standards.
Please note there is an annual licence fee of $550 (exc. GST) to access this portal.
Registered MBCP providers may apply to deliver their registered program in additional locations.
To do so, providers must ensure they meet the Practice Standards in each additional location and apply to the Department of Communities and Justice for variation to the registration.
Refer to the factsheet for additional information.
The Practice Standards for Men’s Behaviour Change Programs require MBCPs to collect data to support initial and ongoing compliance and to contribute to the evidence base for what makes a safe and effective MBCP.
This data is used by the NSW Government to oversee compliance with the Practice Standards and support improvements in practice and system delivery.
The NSW Department of Communities and Justice is responsible for managing the implementation of the Practice Standards and the registration process.
To subscribe to updates or ask specific questions about the registration process please email us at: dvstandards@dcj.nsw.gov.au
07 Oct 2024