News & Views 1 in 4 women have experienced domestic violence in their lifetimes according to global study More than a quarter of women worldwide have experienced domestic violence in their lifetime, according to a new study.
News & Views Man charged with murder after 19yo Arnima Hayat found dead in bathtub 19-year-old Arnima Hayat was found dead in a bathtub of acid on Sunday in her Western Sydney home. Meraj Zafar has been charged with murder.
News & Views ‘Almost satanic’: Pope Francis condemns violence against women Pope Francis has spoken out against violence against women, saying that the men who commit it are “almost satanic”.
News & Views Why it’s essential that refuges are built with the needs of the women and children that use them at heart Well-designed women’s refuges empower parents, support children’s needs, facilitate healing and rebuild a sense of dignity.
News & Views New $5000 payment for women fleeing domestic violence Women fleeing domestic violence will now be eligible for a new, one-off payment of up to $5000, under a new two-year trial.
News & Views The Batty effect: the criticality of victim-survivors in informing DFV policy A new study highlights the benefits of engaging diverse victim-survivors of domestic and family violence public policy development.
News & Views Experts demand action as Women’s Safety Summit starts Experts have made clear their expectations of the government ahead of the Women’s Safety Summit are kicking off on Thursday.
News & Views Small businesses are renting apartments to house women escaping domestic violence Small businesses are making huge leaps to support women escaping from domestic violence by donating temporary housing to them.
News & Views Domestic violence: The forgotten pandemic with no vaccine Domestic violence is equally universal and indiscriminate as COVID-19, marring every singly society worldwide.
News & Views Thousands of women return to violent partners because they can’t access affordable housing. It’s time for change. New research has revealed that up to 7,700 women a year are returning to partners who enact violence. 9,120 women are homeless.
News & Views Man charged with attempted murder, arson & DV offences after setting fire to house with two women inside A man has been charged with attempted murder, arson, and domestic violence offences after allegedly setting fire to a Brisbane house.
News & Views Morrison Government doubles women’s safety budget to $227 million a year. But it’s $1 billion that’s needed Over the weekend, the Morrison government announced it would double its spending on women’s safety to $227 million annually.