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Oct
2017
ABS ‘victims of crime’ figures
ABS ‘victims of crime’ figures The ABS recently released its 2016 ‘victims of crime’...… more
Oct
2017
The strong family program: An innovative model to engage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander...… more
Oct
2017
Elder abuse report ignores impact on people’s health
Elder abuse report ignores impact on people’s health The long awaited Australian Law Reform...… more
Oct
2017
Pregnancy termination is one of the most common medical procedures an Australian woman will...… more
Mar
2017
Improve access to Eating Disorders services for all Western Australians
Improve access to Eating Disorders services for ALL West Australians Eating Disorders are...… more
Feb
2017
Stopping family and domestic violence must be a state election priority
Stopping family and domestic violence must be a state election priority The...… more
Dec
2016
Third Action Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and Children
Third Action Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and Children Late last year the Council of...… more
Dec
2016
The Restraining Orders and Other Legislation Amendment (Family Violence) Bill 2016
The Restraining Orders and Other Legislation Amendment (Family Violence) Bill 2016 The...… more
Dec
2016
Violence against women with disabilities: is Australia meeting its human rights obligations?
Violence against women with disabilities: is Australia meeting its human rights obligations?...… more
Dec
2016
Family violence prevention for women with disabilities
Family violence prevention for women with disabilities The Victorian Government recently...… more
Dec
2016
Law to be strengthened on family violence
Law to be strengthened on family violence The Turnbull government has committed to strengthening...… more
Dec
2016
Mothers of premature babies are more likely to suffer depression for up to eight years study finds
Mothers of premature babies are more likely to suffer depression for up to eight years study...… more
Dec
2016
eSafety Commissioner to combat non-consensual sharing of intimate images
eSafety Commissioner to combat non-consensual sharing of intimate images The Turnbull...… more
Dec
2016
Victoria and Queensland push for new laws on family violence leave
Victoria and Queensland push for new laws on family violence leave Victorian and Queensland...… more
Dec
2016
Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Clinical Care Standard Public consultation
Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Clinical Care Standard Public consultation In collaboration with...… more
Dec
2016
Grants for Women program Funding available through the Department of Local Government and...… more
Sep
2016
Safe Systems Campaign Strong leadership and a commitment of resources is essential to...… more
Sep
2016
Community, Respect and Equality - Midwest Action plan to build safer communities for women
Community, Respect and Equality - Midwest Action plan to build safer communities for women...… more
Sep
2016
Doors to Safety Project The weight of evidence consistently points to women with disabilities...… more
Sep
2016
The Restraining Orders and Other Legislation Amendment (Family Violence) Bill 2016
The Restraining Orders and Other Legislation Amendment (Family Violence) Bill, was second read in...… more
Jul
2016
Victoria backs family and domestic violence leave
Victoria backs family and domestic violence leave In Australia’s first royal commission into...… more
Jul
2016
World-first family violence prevention resource
World-first family violence prevention resource Violence against women and children is...… more
Jul
2016
Locking up women who cannot pay their fines entrenches gender inequality
Locking up women who cannot pay their fines entrenches gender inequality Western Australia’s...… more
Jul
2016
Launch of the Australian Women’s Health Charter
Launch of the Australian Women’s Health Charter The first Australian Women’s Health...… more
Jul
2016
Earlier Intervention and Family Support Strategy Themes and Issues Paper
Earlier Intervention and Family Support Strategy Themes and Issues Paper The Department for...… more