Domestic Violence Nsw

Horrific news from Central NSW tonight. Our thoughts are with the family of the woman still missing. 6 women have been murdered in the last 5 days in Australia. What does it take for our governments to recognise this as a national crisis?

The brilliant kylie valentine talking about fresh new research on the frontline domestic violence workforce.

The National Survey on workers in the Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence sectors has recently been released. This highlights key facts on those working on the front line. You can find a summary of the key findings by clicking on this link.

Great news today on the proposed reforms to the Residential Tenancies Act NSW!

We are utterly devastated to hear the news from Western Australia. Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the family and friends and first responders.

Pha Khem is a continuing advocate for White Ribbon and has recently ran 10km in Denmark to support and raise awareness for Domestic and Family Violence - a massive congratulations and well done Pha Khem! If you'd like to show her your support, you can visit her online fundraising page by clicking the link below.

Militant tenderness. What a beautiful concept! Let's start a movement in Australian schools.

A great article on understanding men's violence against women.

Will other states follow WA's example on paid DV leave?

Jennifer Brea is about to marry the love of her life when she’s struck down by a fever that leaves her bedridden. When doctors tell her “it’s all in her head,” she turns her camera on herself as she looks for answers and fights for a cure.
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For anyone interested in helping to support Olga Edwards, mother of the two young people murdered a few weeks ago. Some friends of Olga have set up this donation campaign.

Today we're at a very special event discussing the links between animal abuse & domestic violence. We need to be talking about this so much more.

A number of our organisations have made submissions to the review of NSW strangulation legislation. We have much to learn. Queensland's laws provide a good example of what can be achieved with proactive policing and magistrates taking this seriously.
https://amp.smh.com.au/…/this-is-the-la st-warning-shot-befo…

Great piece from our friends in Victoria. Financial abuse has huge impacts and touches every community.

We're really disappointed that NSW Police have taken this stance. Hopefully, this will result in more training for police. Victim blaming is NEVER ok.

Worrying news from Queensland