Domestic Violence
Reports Show Alarming Rates of Child Exposure to Domestic Violence
The Australian Child Maltreatment Study and Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety have both released reports showing high rates......
New framework launched to combat violence against women with disabilities
Two in every three women with disabilities in Australia have experienced violence and disrespect since the age of 15. The......
Domestic abusers use tax system to exploiting victims
Recent investigations have shown that the tax system is being used as a weapon by domestic abusers. Perpetrators have been......
Albanese Government announces $925m to combat domestic violence
Earlier today, the Albanese Government announced a 925 million dollar plan to combat domestic violence, named the Leaving Violence Program.......
How politicians reacted to national DV protests
Over the weekend, crowds marched in Canberra to the lawns of Parliament House to demand an end to gendered violence.......
Hot Weather Linked to Increased Rates of Domestic Violence
As extreme heatwaves persist across large parts of Australia, health experts are warning about the effects of prolonged exposure to......
Obsession: a survivor’s investigation into stalking
Investigative journalist, Nicole Madigan was stalked for three years. She tells her story in her new book, aptly titled ‘Obsession’.......
How tech-facilitated abuse affect CALD women: research
A new research found out technology could be used by perpetrators as a tool to harm culturally and linguistically diverse......
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......