Survivors want better police support
One in six Australian women have experienced violence and one a week is killed on average by a current or former partner. Amanda Kirkovski talks to some who have endured abuse.
Domestic violence: understanding the shadow pandemic
As one plague battered the world this year, another was hiding in the shadows. Domestic violence rates soared souring lockdown – with experts working hard to find ways to help victims. Nemanya Medic reports
A lockdown disaster: the struggle to help victims of domestic violence
Changes are being made to help victims of domestic violence, as reports rise dramatically because of COVID-19. Sian Donazzon reports
Call to boost family violence services
The creator of a non-profit family violence organisation in the western suburbs is calling for more to be done to help tackle the demand on services like hers. Breck Carter reports.
Survivors want better police support
One in six Australian women have experienced violence and one a week is killed on average by a current or former partner. Amanda Kirkovski talks to some who have endured abuse.
Young and alone
More young people are fleeing home but exclusion from society still traps them. Cleona Mirdin reports.
Prevention first step in reducing family violence
The Victorian Government’s 10-year family violence prevention plan is a good start, says a survivor. Fatima Halloum reports.
On the run: the invisible homeless
Young fugitives from domestic violence are the forgotten homeless, writes Sean Hardeman.
Wyndham youth confront family violence
Refugees in outer south western Melbourne look at ways to deal with domestic abuse. Sylvia Kovacevic reports.
Elderly targetted in online scams
Older Australians are struggling to stay safe online, with email deception and a lack of password protection proving to be big problems, writes Madeleine Neale.