domestic and family violence

Karen Andrews has delivered an emotional speech on domestic violence, recounting the times she has waited for phone calls wondering if a friend was still alive.

NSW Parliament has passed a legislation to criminalise coercive control — making it first state in the country to do so. 

McAuley Community Services for Women has expanded with the launch of Heywood House, providing 14 units of accommodation for victim-survivors.

Leading domestic and family violence advocates are concerned about the NSW Government’s new Coercive Control Bill harming victims.

New ANROWS research examines the perspectives of children, their families and workers to understand their priorities and service needs. 

NSW public sector workers, including temporary and casual staff, will have access to 20 days’ paid family and domestic violence leave.

New family violence laws have come into effect in Tasmania, including a new stand-alone criminal offence of non-fatal strangulation.

Manjula Datta O’Connor talks to WA about her book on violence against Indian women, “Daughters of Durga”, out now.

Casual workers will be entitled to the same paid domestic and family violence leave as permanent employees under new legislation.

NSW Labor will pump an additional $923,701 to the NSW Sexual Violence Helpline if it wins the next election.

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare have released their latest report on the nation’s health, revealing trends in our health.

A coroner has recognised the astounding bravery of Hannah Clarke and said police did miss some opportunities to hold Rowan Baxter to account.