Domestic and Family Violence

Hunter Valley groups urge more domestic violence funding

Hunter Valley groups urge more domestic violence funding

Social Justice The Wire

The following story contains issues of domestic and family violence. Discretion is advised. May is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and...

Queensland to roll out GPS trackers for DV perpetrators despite failed trial

Queensland to roll out GPS trackers for DV perpetrators despite failed trial

Social Justice The Law The Wire

Content warning: the following contains reference to domestic and family violence which may be distressing for some.  Queensland will roll-out...

Pets in crisis: How is pet ownership and domestic violence linked?

Pets in crisis: How is pet ownership and domestic violence linked?

Social Justice The Wire

Content warning: the following story contains details some listeners may find distressing. Almost 70 percent of Australian households include pets....

It’s 50 years since Australia’s first DV shelter opened: Are things improving?

It’s 50 years since Australia’s first DV shelter opened: Are things improving?

Politics & Economy Social Justice The Wire

It’s been 50 years since Australia’s first women’s shelter, nicknamed ‘Elsie’ opened in Sydney. Order of Australia Medal recipient, Ludo...

Progress Addressing Violence Against Women

Progress Addressing Violence Against Women

The Wire

The 2021 National Community Attitudes survey indicates that, concerning violence against women, young Australians aged 16 to 24 are progressively...

New project on DFV and tenancy rights launched in Brisbane

New project on DFV and tenancy rights launched in Brisbane

The Wire

A new project from Tenants Queensland was launched yesterday to support culturally and linguistically diverse women to know their tenancy...

One in four Australian children have been sexually abused: research

One in four Australian children have been sexually abused: research

The Wire

A new study published in the Medical Journal of Australia has identified the widespread scope of child maltreatment, highlighting the need...

Australia’s family court failing domestic violence survivors

Australia’s family court failing domestic violence survivors

The Wire

Content warning: This interview talks about domestic and family violence. Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety (ANROWS) released survey...

Family violence a risk in youth suicide

Family violence a risk in youth suicide

The Wire

Content warning: the following report looks at suicide and family violence. Family violence remains an overlooked risk factor in youth suicide...

Intervention Order fails LGBTQI+ victim survivors

Intervention Order fails LGBTQI+ victim survivors

The Wire

A Victoria report on LGBTQ+ survivors of family violence details barriers to justice as the group engages with mainstream intervention...