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.
News & Views The first-of-its-kind program keeping women out of prison From Now offers a real alternative to prison. It is our responsibility as a community to disrupt this cycle and support those most in need.
News & Views Grand Final weekend reminds us that we all must be part of the solution to end family violence Stopping family violence means governments, communities and men working together to change behaviours and build respect every day.
Local New rental protections for domestic violence victim-survivors introduced in NSW Leaving an unsafe home situation will soon be easier for domestic violence victim-survivors as new rental reforms introduced to Parliament.
News & Views ‘A little fight with the wife’: Trump’s words are a slap in the face to survivors Donald Trump made comments that downplayed domestic violence in a way that was not only ignorant but deeply dangerous.
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 Why gun reform is a domestic violence prevention issue Australia has long been heralded as a world leader in gun safety. But have we grown complacent? And is domestic violence sufficiently brought into these efforts?
News & Views One year on from legislation: How coercive control is still silencing women Criminalising coercive control is a watershed step forward. But without education, outreach, and systemic support, it remains a law on paper.
News & Views Sharon Osbourne stayed and it worked. For many women that’s a death sentence Ozzy Osbourne overcame addiction and violence to become a better partner — but stories like his are the rare exception. For most women in toxic relationships, ‘sticking it out’ just leads to more pain.
News & Views Woman killed in alleged assault at Hunter Valley home, 30-year-old man arrested A woman believed to be in her 20s has died after she was assaulted at a home in the Hunter Valley. A man known to her was arrested.
Leadership ‘Warrior of change’: Jo Cooper’s mission to prevent domestic violence through Clare’s Law Survivor, advocate and artist Jo Cooper is campaigning for nationwide adoption of Clare’s Law to prevent domestic violence.
News & Views ‘Disturbing’ DV assault: Is this the standard JCU is willing to accept from its future doctors? A JCU medical student assaulted his partner. No conviction was recorded. Now, questions are being asked about accountability in medicine.