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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…

Domestic Violence Helpline Given a Funding ‘Lifeline’

Rachel McFadden, Monday, 31st July 2017 - Queensland’s only domestic violence legal helpline, which answers 13,000 calls for help each year has received a “lifeline” right before it planned to cease operations due to lack…

Ask Izzy Expands To Provide Support For People Experiencing Family Violence

Rachel McFadden, Wednesday, 19th July 2017 - A mobile website which has been described as a “saviour” by people experiencing homelessness is to launch a new project to assist people fleeing family violence, with funding assistance…

Investing In Child-Centred Approaches To End Family Violence

Contributor, Wednesday, 12th July 2017 - The Family-Centred Approaches to Ending Family Violence conference in Melbourne on 29-30 August brings together insights and strategies from government agencies, service providers,…

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