by Sandra Sonn | Mar 31, 2018 | Sector News
“Family, domestic and sexual violence is a crisis in Australia that is not abating. A landmark study conducted by the government’s Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) confirms DV remains a major health and welfare issue that predominantly affects...
by Sandra Sonn | Feb 28, 2018 | Sector News
“For years, Anna Barnes tried to get the media interested in a story of domestic violence. Now she’s turned it into a play.” Please click here to read full article
by Sandra Sonn | Jan 24, 2018 | Sector News
“More women than men are seeking homeless support for the first time, with the rise in those escaping domestic or family violence driving a 21% increase in women at risk of homelessness since 2012.” Please click here to read full article
by Sandra Sonn | Nov 28, 2017 | Sector News
“Women and children escaping domestic violence in New South Wales will be provided with medium term housing and support, thanks to a new initiative launched by an Australian not-for-profit community housing provider.” Please click here to read full...
by Sandra Sonn | Nov 27, 2017 | Sector News
“Nearly 20 per cent of women who took their own lives were known to police because they were exposed to domestic violence as children, a new report by the NSW Domestic Violence Review Team has revealed.” Please click here to read full...
by Sandra Sonn | Oct 27, 2017 | Sector News
“Pip Rose could not face a day without her little dog and companion Harvey, but accommodating him in affordable rental accommodation in Canberra has proved far from easy. Earlier this year she became unemployed and fell behind on rent and debt repayments. But...
by cbandcmaster | Jul 20, 2017 | Sector News
A very important article about domestic abuse and the role of couples therapy. It’s incredible important that counsellors, psychologists and related therapists are aware of power and control dynamics in relationships, otherwise couples counselling can exacerbate...
by cbandcmaster | Jul 20, 2017 | Sector News
“This is about power and control. We need to take culture out of it completely and put it back to where it needs to be. It is gender inequality and it’s about power and control” – Di Gipey – Alice Springs Women’s Shelter While Di...
by cbandcmaster | Jul 20, 2017 | WCS News
Our new Bayside Womens Shelter needs your support!! They are looking for runners to raise funds at City2Surf this year… please support and spread the word with friends and family! Register your interest in joining their team of runners (and walkers) by PM to the...
