Homelessness services in record demand, rise in help sought for domestic violence, report finds
Reported numbers of homeless people just the tip of the iceberg
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Study confirms intimate partner violence leading health risk to women
A study being launched today by Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety confirms the serious impacts of intimate partner violence. The analysis, undertaken by
NSW Government to help DV survivors to rebuild their lives.
Wonderful Initiative! “The NSW Government will launch fee-free vocational training scholarships for survivors of domestic violence in July” Read more here: NSW Government to help
Economic abuse an unseen form of domestic abuse…
Economic abuse is an unseen aspect of domestic abuse but just as damaging
Temporary Accommodation in motels not appropriate for women escaping domestic violence
Motels are not an appropriate solution for women leaving domestic violence. We would love to work with the local community to establish a new crisis
Bruises aren’t the only sign of abuse
Another great article highlighting the many other forms of abuse against women by controlling men. The examples given are from real life tweets. Click here
Abuse isn’t always physical…
Great article in the Huffington Post exposing how other forms of abuse can be just as harmful as physical blows http://www.huffingtonpost.com.au/entry/maybe-he-doesnt-hit-you-but-abuse-is-abuse_us_5739f723e4b08f96c183ada1?section=australia
Ignorance is still rife about the causes of domestic violence
Our CEO, Annabelle Daniel, contributes to this article by Ann Summers on the misconceptions around domestic violence which are still rife today. http://www.smh.com.au/comment/abcs-qa-program-proves-that-ignorance-is-still-rife-about-domestic-violence-20160414-go6k9e.html
Women’s shelter to cater for demand in just one of Sydney’s wealthy suburbs lacking vital services
Domestic violence and homelessness happen on the North Shore. Our shelters in Manly and Hornsby are constantly full. We have been pleased to play a
The blind spot in our domestic violence crisis
Read our CEO, Annabelle Daniel’s recent article in Rendez View
Rosie Batty addressing DV NSW conference at the Opera House
Fantastic speakers at the @dv_nsw conference. The inspirational Rosie Batty from Never Alone Foundation.
Economic Abuse of Women
This article provides a clear and detailed explanation of some of the impacts of economic abuse. We’ve seen a number of homeless women through our