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Fears COVID-19 could have a long-lasting impact on women’s safety

Luke Michael, Tuesday, 12th May 2020 -  “The risks of this crisis and the recovery period are only just beginning to emerge,” one advocate says.  The coronavirus pandemic could amplify the risks women face from abusive…

Government boosts support for mental health and domestic violence services

Luke Michael, Thursday, 2nd April 2020 -  The prime minister has already flagged that more support will be on the way  The federal government has unveiled a $1.1 billion package to boost mental health services, domestic violence…

More funding promised to men’s behaviour change programs, but we’re still not sure they work

Contributor, Thursday, 27th February 2020 -  The Australian government has committed funding to men’s behaviour change programs in the wake of the murder of Hannah Clarke and her children – but what are they and do they …

‘It’s our national shame’

Andrew Cairns, Thursday, 13th February 2020 -  Addressing domestic violence in our communities must be a national priority, writes Andrew Cairns, CEO of Community Sector Banking. Domestic violence in Australia is a national…

We don’t need another inquiry into family law – we need action

Contributor, Monday, 23rd September 2019 -  It seems the driving force behind this new inquiry is Pauline Hanson’s recent unsupported claim that women often make up allegations of domestic violence in family courts, write …

Gender inequality to be fixed by the next generation

Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 22nd May 2019 -  Young people are being encouraged to play an active role in promoting respectful relationships after research found one in seven young Australians believe a man would be justified…

Equal blame? The dangers of couples counselling in a domestic violence situation

Wendy Williams, Thursday, 16th May 2019 -  Funding in the federal budget for broad-based counselling and dispute resolution has triggered outrage and sighs of disbelief from many working in the sector. Jane sat in a room across…

NSW bolsters domestic violence efforts with Our Watch membership

Luke Michael, Friday, 10th May 2019 -  New South Wales has been lauded for taking a new approach to prevent family violence after becoming the final Australian state to join the Our Watch initiative. NSW domestic violence…

Concerns Raised Over Government’s Domestic Violence Plan

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 6th March 2019 -  Community groups warn the Morrison government’s $328 million domestic violence package will not fix major gaps in the safety service system that are making it hard for victims to …

Domestic Violence Funding Leaves Behind Migrant and Refugee Women

Maggie Coggan, Tuesday, 12th February 2019 -  A $78 million investment in emergency domestic violence accommodation by the federal government has been met with mixed reviews from community groups, who say only funding certain…

Opinion

A Time For Action on Ending Violence Against Women

Contributor, Tuesday, 27th November 2018 -  In wake of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on Sunday, Australian Association of Social Workers national president Christine Craik says governments…

Federal Government Under Fire Over Funding Allocations

Maggie Coggan, Monday, 19th November 2018 -  The peak body for Western Australian social services has lashed out at the federal government for cutting funding to domestic and family violence programs in the state, saying it’s…

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