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STUDY: There is a clear association between the number of gaming machines in an area and the police-recorded domestic violence rates in NSW. When gaming machine numbers increase, family and domestic violence incidents also rise. The types of violence most commonly related to gambling were financial abuse and coercive control, although emotional and physical violence were also present. Source: NSW Gamble Aware https://www.gambleaware.nsw.gov.au/resources-and-education/check-out-our-research/published-research/family-and-domestic-violence-and-gambling-harm-in-nsw-developing-the-evidence-base
Women can find themselves drowning in debt they never knowingly incurred, only discovering it when contacted by the ATO or debt collectors. Financial abuse allows perpetrators to manipulate finances and shift debt onto their victims, often leading to bankruptcy, poverty, and homelessness. Financial abuse is abuse. Let's talk about it. Source: https://www.choice.com.au/money/credit-cards-and-loans/personal-loans/articles/forced-debt-leaving-domestic-violence-victims-with-nowhere-to-turn
For 50 years, NAIDOC Week has celebrated the strength, resilience, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It is a time to come together, learn, reflect and celebrate. At Women’s Community Shelters, NAIDOC Week is an opportunity to deepen our understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and strengthen our commitment to culturally safe practice. While National NAIDOC is one week in the calendar, our commitment to Aboriginal women, children, families and communities continues throughout the year. #NAIDOC2026 #50YearsOfNAIDOC #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe
We have an exciting opportunity to play a key role in establishing the Core and Cluster interim services that will provide outreach case management support to women, with or without children, who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness as a result of domestic and family violence in the Southern Highlands. This interim service model will transition into a core and cluster shelter response once the accommodation build is finalised. 📍Location: Southern Highlands NSW Permanent Full Time. 🧡 Job Summary You bring demonstrated expertise in trauma‑informed service delivery, coupled with a strong ability to establish and maintain collaborative partnerships across the community and with a diverse range of service providers. These partnerships support effective referral pathways for women seeking assistance to manage the impacts of domestic and family violence (DFV) and the risk of homelessness. As an adept and resourceful people leader, you will inspire and guide a newly established team, fostering a culture of best practice, service excellence, and strong alignment with WCS values. Apply here: https://au.seek.com/job/92914570?ref=cm-ui
