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.
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.
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.
Suicide link to family violence
Domestic violence is contributing to a 13-year peak in suicide rates, according to the head of a national anti-violence organization. Scott Renton reports.
Foster care call for young at risk
Lack of support from the Victorian Government means foster carers are waiting weeks to organise appointments and help children from different backgrounds, writes Georgia Manning.
Abuse survivor urges help for rural victims
Child abuse survivor and activist Jenny Szymanski is calling for both federal and state governments to do much more to improve services for women and children affected by family violence in rural areas, with an urgent need for access to psychological help. Georgia Smith reports.
Sport teams can do more to combat family violence
AFL teams are providing support to their players to help combat family violence and other sports should follow suit, writes Matthew Hickey.