Domestic Violence
Porn and violence against women
More than one woman a week is now dying due to violence. In an attempt to find ways to combat......
Domestic violence register going ahead in New South Wales
New South Wales will soon implement Australia’s first domestic violence disclosure scheme, with a discussion paper released today. The scheme’s......
No budget help for those in poverty and fear
The ‘fair go’ budget hasn’t produced any extra money to help the homeless and those living in fear of domestic......
Federal funds needed to tackle domestic violence
Last night a candlelight vigil was held in Western Sydney for Linda Locke, the 34th women to suffer a violent......
Proposed Domestic Violence Reforms to Protect Victims
Domestic violence is in the national spotlight, with New South Wales electing its first Minister for the Prevention of Domestic......
Changing focus to perpetrators of domestic violence
Victims of family violence are often expected to take all of the responsibility and actions to deal with violence committed......
International volunteers fight domestic violence in Timor Leste
Domestic violence is alarmingly prevalent in post-conflict societies like Timor Leste, where it affects one third of women and children.......
Tackling Family Violence Online
In the lead up to International Women’s Day the national debate this year is focussing on family violence. In an......
I-DECIDE: the new support system for women who seeking domestic violence support
Women aged 16-50 are being asked to try I-DECIDE, a new online interactive tool developed by the University of Melbourne......
Children and families are hardest hit by alcohol addiction
More than ten thousand children are in care because their parents or guardians are abusing alcohol. The Foundation for Alcohol......