Domestic and Family Violence
Hunter Valley groups urge more domestic violence funding
The following story contains issues of domestic and family violence. Discretion is advised. May is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and......
Queensland to roll out GPS trackers for DV perpetrators despite failed trial
Content warning: the following contains reference to domestic and family violence which may be distressing for some. Queensland will roll-out......
Pets in crisis: How is pet ownership and domestic violence linked?
Content warning: the following story contains details some listeners may find distressing. Almost 70 percent of Australian households include pets.......
It’s 50 years since Australia’s first DV shelter opened: Are things improving?
It’s been 50 years since Australia’s first women’s shelter, nicknamed ‘Elsie’ opened in Sydney. Order of Australia Medal recipient, Ludo......
Progress on Violence Against Women
The 2021 National Community Attitudes survey indicates that, concerning violence against women, young Australians aged 16 to 24 are progressively......
New project on DFV and tenancy rights launched in Brisbane
A new project from Tenants Queensland was launched yesterday to support culturally and linguistically diverse women to know their tenancy......
One in four Australian children sexually abused: research
Content warning: This story discusses child sexual abuse and may distress some people. A new study published in the Medical Journal......
Australia’s family court failing domestic violence survivors
Content warning: This interview talks about domestic and family violence. Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety (ANROWS) released survey......
Family violence a risk in youth suicide
Content warning: the following report looks at suicide and family violence. Family violence remains an overlooked risk factor in youth suicide......
Intervention Order fails LGBTQI+ victim survivors
A Victoria report on LGBTQ+ survivors of family violence details barriers to justice as the group engages with mainstream intervention......