Domestic Violence
Australian Health and Welfare Report
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare released a report this morning which aims to provide a comprehensive overview of......
Domestic violence curriculum introduced to schools
As the conversation around domestic violence evolves the focus is now shifting to how we prevent it from happening. Suggestions......
Impact on children a focus of Family Violence Commission
The Royal Commission into Family Violence met for the first time yesterday and will continue to meet over the coming......
Welfare concerns for domestic violence victims and the young
New eligibility rules for a variety of welfare payments have concerned advocates, saying it penalises women trying to escape domestic......
Domestic Violence homicide prevention: working in the Murder Business
Some Domestic Violence Action Centre’s and front line workers say they are working in the business of “homicide prevention.” Why,......
Plan links domestic violence and alcohol abuse
Domestic and family violence has been a salient issue this year, with on average one woman killed a week as......
New awards to encourage better reporting of domestic violence
A woman dies at the hands of a current or former partner almost every week in Australia. Some research suggests......
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......