“Family, domestic and sexual violence is a crisis in Australia that is not abating. A landmark study conducted by the government’s...
READ MORELethal Indifference: real-life story exposes failures in protecting vulnerable women
by Nathalie Peacock | Feb 28, 2018 | Sector News
“For years, Anna Barnes tried to get the media interested in a story of domestic violence. Now she’s turned it into a play.” Please...
READ MOREWomen seeking support from homeless services outnumber men for first time
by Nathalie Peacock | Jan 24, 2018 | Sector News
“More women than men are seeking homeless support for the first time, with the rise in those escaping domestic or family violence driving...
READ MORENew Program Launched to Support Women and Children Escaping Domestic Violence
by Nathalie Peacock | Nov 28, 2017 | Sector News
“Women and children escaping domestic violence in New South Wales will be provided with medium term housing and support, thanks to a new...
READ MOREOne in five women commit suicide because they saw domestic violence as children
by Nathalie Peacock | Nov 27, 2017 | Sector News
“Nearly 20 per cent of women who took their own lives were known to police because they were exposed to domestic violence as children, a...
READ MOREAustralia’s ‘tsunami’ of homeless older women something ‘we should have seen coming’
by Nathalie Peacock | Oct 27, 2017 | Sector News
“Pip Rose could not face a day without her little dog and companion Harvey, but accommodating him in affordable rental accommodation in...
READ MORE“It is absolutely desperate”: Demand for shelters for women & children escaping violence
by cbandcmaster | Oct 27, 2017 | Sector News
‘It’s a disaster’: how couples’ therapy can make family violence worse
by cbandcmaster | Jul 20, 2017 | Sector News
A very important article about domestic abuse and the role of couples therapy. It’s incredible important that counsellors, psychologists...
READ MOREHow can we stop domestic violence in the Northern Territory?
by cbandcmaster | Jul 20, 2017 | Sector News
“This is about power and control. We need to take culture out of it completely and put it back to where it needs to be. It is gender...
READ MORESupport our Bayside Women’s Shelter in the City 2 Surf
by cbandcmaster | Jul 20, 2017 | WCS News
Our new Bayside Womens Shelter needs your support!! They are looking for runners to raise funds at City2Surf this year… please support...
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