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How philanthropy can help tackle the scourge of family violence

Emma Morgan, Tuesday, 17th March 2020 - In the wake of the murders of Hannah Clarke and her young children, Emma Morgan from The FV Philanthropy Collaboration Project shares thoughts on the role philanthropy can play in …

Victorian family violence victims left homeless after seeking help

Luke Michael, Tuesday, 10th March 2020 - Community leaders are urging the Victorian government to take action on a social housing shortfall leaving family violence victims homeless Homelessness caused by family violence…

A community acting against family violence

Contributor, Thursday, 28th November 2019 - One Aboriginal community has co-designed an online family violence resource for their own people, prioritising the voices of Australia’s First Nations populations in positive…

‘We should be able to remove those situations which are making us vulnerable’

Lisa Needham, Tuesday, 14th May 2019 - With the country set to head to the polls this week, audio producer Lisa Needham spends a day with mother, campaigner and wheelchair user Nicole as she travels around Melbourne, to …

How tech can support people in crisis

Wendy Williams, Thursday, 4th April 2019 - The latest enhancements on the Ask Izzy website, aimed at providing better, safer family violence support, are a reminder of the role technology can play in supporting some of the …

Victorian Community Sector Celebrates Andrews Government Re-election

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 26th November 2018 - Victorian community and advocacy groups across the board have welcomed the state election result, but say they will fight to ensure the re-elected Andrews government delivers good…

Dentistry for a Cause

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 8th October 2018 - Dr Sonia Sonia is not your typical dentist, volunteering and now starting her own charity putting her professional skills to use to help those affected by family violence. She is this…

Family Violence Prevention Made a Government Priority

Maggie Coggan, Thursday, 4th October 2018 - Victoria’s largest government body against family violence will form into an independent statutory authority, working with not for profits to combat family violence and gender…

Victorian Agency to Address Root Cause of Family Violence

Wendy Williams, Thursday, 29th March 2018 - A new family violence prevention agency has been launched with the aim of tackling gender inequality as a root cause. Respect Victoria was launched on Thursday to coincide with the…

Why Doesn’t She Leave?

Wendy Williams, Thursday, 8th March 2018 - The question most commonly asked by people trying to understand domestic violence is why doesn’t she just leave? But this is not only a question with a complicated answer, it is the …

Partnership Provides Transitional Housing For Women Experiencing Homelessness

Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 29th November 2017 - Community housing organisation Bridge Housing has partnered with Women’s Community Shelters and Sydney property developer Payce to house homeless women in properties earmarked…

An Integrated Approach To End Family Violence – Conference

Contributor, Tuesday, 28th November 2017 - Australia’s only conference focused on working with men to end family violence will take place in Sydney in February 2018 and is offering a special discount rate for Pro Bono…

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