Domestic and Family Violence
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......
Domestic Violence help stretched in regional Australia
It can be hard getting help for victims of domestic violence when you live in a city. But in the......
Northern Territory to Ban Alcohol Amid Crime Wave
Alcohol restrictions have been proposed for parts of the Northern Territory amid a surge in crime in Alice Springs and......
Separation Provides Hardship for Domestic Violence Victims Amid Social Housing Drought
Victims of Domestic violence rely on social housing options in order to safely separate from abusive cohabitations. However, the supply......
Housing crisis for women fleeing domestic abuse
Women attempting to flee domestic violence in Victoria are experiencing increased pressure to find accomodation. Currently, the housing crisis is......