Local Cost of delivering regional domestic violence services 9 times more than major cities The costs of delivering domestic violence services in regional, rural and remote communities is up to 8.94 times higher than cities.
News & Views Police call victim blaming comments a ‘media strategy’ in Hannah Clarke murder investigation Comments made by a detective after the murder of Hannah Clarke were part of a “media strategy”, according to new documents.
News & Views Arada House launches in Sydney as a safe haven women fleeing domestic violence A new women’s safe haven, Arada House, has been launched in Sydney by the Arada Foundation, in partnership with Women’s Community Shelters.
News & Views Community left “shattered” after man charged with Rhukaya Lake’s alleged murder Family and friends of Rhukaya Lake have been left “shattered” after the 39-year-old was allegedly killed by a man in the NSW Hunter Valley.
Partner Content How Ren Fernando turned a simple idea into a movement for women starting over Through her organisation, ReLove, Ren Fernando is leading a movement to give people in crisis a fresh chance at dignity and safety.
Local 10 new homes open in Western Sydney to support women escaping domestic violence Ten new homes have opened in Western Sydney to provide safety and stability to women and children escaping domestic and family violence.
Local Turning lived experience into policy: Katrine Hildyard’s approach to tackling domestic violence Having grown up in a family that experienced domestic violence, South Australia’s Katrine Hildyard is now tackling the issue in Parliament.
Local Mother of DV victim Mackenzie Anderson launches petition for urgent law reform Tabitha Acret, the mother of domestic violence victim Mackenzie Anderson, launches online petition calling for tougher sentencing for abusers.
News & Views NSW launches strategy to support and recruit ‘vital’ specialist domestic violence workers The Minns government is launching its workforce strategy for the domestic violence sector, laying the foundation for long-term reform.
News & Views “It’s a very lonely existence”: Why connection must be part of the domestic violence response For women facing domestic violence or experiencing homelessness across Australia, feelings of loneliness and social exclusion can be crushing.
Local Victorian frontline workers reveal how police responses harm family violence survivors A major new report reveals police in Victoria are too often amplifying trauma for people who experience family violence.
News & Views Domestic violence programs in South Australia get $52 million funding boost The federal government will invest $26.1 million to support women and children experiencing domestic violence in South Australia, with the state government set to match the contribution.