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.
Ed's Blog Chronic shortages leave 1 in 5 victim-survivors out of crisis accommodation Women and children escaping violence are often left with no crisis bed at all, after being “ping-ponged” between services.
News & Views Judge delivers final instructions to jurors ahead of deliberations in Erin Patterson’s murder trial The jury members in the triple-murder trial of Erin Patterson will return to court this morning to hear the judge deliver his charge.
News & Views Women footy players to wear red armbands in protest of gender equity program cuts Female football players in Victoria are planning to wear multiple red armbands to protest the state’s cuts to gender equity programs.
Local Victoria’s new hate speech laws include a ‘Sam Kerr clause’ Victoria has passed new hate speech laws , including a “Sam Kerr clause” to prevent punishing the people they’re intended to protect.
Sport Coverage of women’s sport in Victoria increased last year, but underrepresentation persists Coverage of women’s sport increased in Victorian media from the previous year, but the widespread underrepresentation of women still exists.
Appointments Jaclyn Symes will be the first female treasurer in Victoria Jaclyn Symes has been appointed as Victoria’s first ever female treasurer and will be sworn into the role later today.
News & Views ‘For women by women’: Queen Victoria Women’s Centre launches Conservation Appeal Fund on 30th anniversary Celebrating 30 years of supporting women, Queen Victoria Women’s Centre (QVWC) has launched a Conservation Appeal Fund.
News & Views Fixing an unspoken problem: Free pads and tampons will soon be available in public places in Victoria The Victorian government’s initiative to install free menstrual product vending machines in public spaces aims to combat period poverty.
News & Views The honour roll in Victoria making sure women get their share of the spotlight Recently I announced this year’s inductees into the Victorian Honour Roll of Women, writes Victorian Minister for Women Natalie Hutchins.
News & Views Man who killed two women in Melbourne avoids murder trial, strikes manslaughter plea deal A 24-year-old man who killed two women in their own homes within 24 hours has struck a deal to plead guilty to two charges of manslaughter.
News & Views Maribyrnong councillor and former mayor Sarah Carter dies, aged 45 Maribyrnong councillor Sarah Carter has died, aged 45. She was found deceased in her home on Tuesday afternoon.
