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.
News & Views 103 marathons for 103 lives: One woman’s mission to honour Australia’s femicide victims Natalie Djuric Jones plans to run 103 marathons in 103 days to remember the 103 women who were murdered in Australia last year.
News & Views Fran Hurndall runs 3800km from Perth to Sydney for domestic violence Endurance athlete Fran Hurndall is inching closer to the finish of her incredible 3800 km run from Perth to Sydney.
Local ‘Business as usual’: Domestic violence advocates say NSW budget misses the mark Domestic and family violence advocates call out a lack of funding in the Minns Government’s 2025-26 New South Wales Budget handed down today.
News & Views Krystel Paul, 41, shot and killed by husband in suspected murder-suicide Krystel Paul was found dead with a gunshot wound on Tuesday evening at her Mount Sheridan home in Cairns. It’s been reported that her husband, James Paul, shot Krystel before turning the gun on himself.
News & Views Coercive control laws now in effect in Queensland Coercive control laws have come into effect in Queensland. What difference will it make to victim-survivors of domsetic violence?
News & Views Coonabarabran grandmother to face charges in alleged double homicide of grandsons The bodies of two young boys were found in Coonabarabran on Monday, with police expected to charge their 66-year-old maternal grandmother.
News & Views We must support more family violence survivors to thrive: Farah Mak Actor, presenter, mother and family violence survivor, Farah Mak is on a mission to bring hope and opportunitiy to more survivors.