Family violence policies must centre survivors’ experience, study says Community & Social A new study highlights the important role domestic violence survivors must play in shaping effective services and public policy response.
Government spends big on primary prevention of sexual violence and harassment Friday September 3, 2021 By Melissa Coade Culture Anne Ruston has announced federal funding for primary prevention initiatives tackling the national scourge of sexual violence and harassment.
Paltry, ineffective and optional training solution offered to address parliamentary sexual violence Thursday July 15, 2021 By Amber Schultz Editors' Picks Non-mandatory two-hour sexual harassment training for ministerial staff is lacklustre, offensive and shows how little commitment the government has to addressing workplace culture.
Government opens public consultation on plan to reduce violence against women and children Thursday April 8, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Community & Social All Australians can have their say on the plan through an online questionnaire, which is open until July 31. Additionally, a National Women’s Safety Summit…
The women, peace and security update Friday November 13, 2020 By Tracy Beattie, Hal Crichton-Standish, Daria Impiombato, Alexandra Pascoe and Albert Zhang Editors' Picks Russia fails to wind back women’s rights in conflict zones; 20th anniversary of UN Resolution 1325 (recognising that conflict affects women and girls differently to…
New report details violence against vulnerable Wednesday June 5, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Health A new report gives insight into the prevalence and impact of family, domestic and sexual violence against vulnerable population groups in Australia.
