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Landmark program launched to paint a national picture of domestic violence support needs

Safety Measures is innovative new research initiative that will drive systemic change and better support victim survivors of family violence across the country.

PIP Network member and prevention practitioner survey 2025 results 

A summary of what we learned from practitioners across Victoria and a handful of interstate about who our Partners in Prevention members are, how they’ve engaged with us and what they need from Safe and Equal next.

A lack of housing and resources leaves 20 per cent of victim-survivors without crisis accommodation: new report

A new report has found years of underinvestment in social housing and a lack of resources in Victoria are fuelling a crisis in emergency accommodation for women and children leaving violence.

16 Days of Activism – Celebrating Changemakers

In 2025, Safe and Equal’s 16 Days of Activism campaign will focus on the theme Changemakers; celebrating the achievements and contributions of both individuals and organisations working to end gender-based violence. By showcasing advocacy and prevention work in action, we want to demonstrate the collective power and momentum of the sector.

Safe and Equal welcomes the second report on National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children progress

Domestic, Family, and Sexual Violence Commissioner Micaela Cronin today released her second report on the progress of the National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children.

2026-27 Victorian State Budget Submission

To achieve a world where everyone is safe, respected and thriving, living free from family and gender-based violence, the Victorian Government must invest in ongoing, long-term funding for primary prevention initiatives, early intervention, specialist family violence response services and programs that support recovery in the 2026-2027 Victorian State Budget.

Joint statement: coercive control reform must prioritise safety, not speed

Urgent action is needed to build upon existing government commitments and strengthen responses to family and gender-based violence in Victoria.

High demand, inadequate funding: report warns of mounting risk for victim survivors of family violence

High demand and inadequate funding for specialist family violence services are resulting in workforce shortages and notable wait times for victim survivors seeking support, according to a new report released today by Safe and Equal.

Submission to the Legislative Council Legal and Social Issues Committee Inquiry into Public School Funding

Safe and Equal welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the Legislative Council Legal and Social Issues Committee Inquiry into Public School Funding and the impact of the Allan Labor Government’s decision to delay raising Victoria’s public-school funding to 75 per cent of the Schooling Resource Standard until 2031.

2026-27 Federal Budget Submission

Coercive control in the Victorian context: Continuing the conversation

In 2025, Safe and Equal consulted extensively with member services, survivor advocates and reviewed contemporary literature and data to update our 2021 paper Responding to Coercive Control in Victoria – Broadening the conversation beyond criminalisation.

Understanding coercive control

In recent years, the public discourse on coercive control in the context of family violence has increased significantly. However, how the concept of coercive control is defined and understood can be tricky. In this post, we explore what coercive control is, how common it is, and how our systems are responding to it.

Statement on joint funding to strengthen responses to family, domestic and sexual violence

Safe and Equal welcomes the joint funding announced today by the Federal and Victorian Governments to strengthen responses to family, domestic and sexual violence.

Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs Inquiry into the relationship between domestic, family and sexual violence (DFSV) and suicide

Safe and Equal welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs Inquiry into the relationship between domestic, family and sexual violence (DFSV) and suicide.

Pregnancy to parenting

A supportive guide for survivors of child sexual abuse.

A Whole School Approach to Respectful Relationships Education in Schools

This poster aids schools in implementing respectful relationships education (RRE).

ABCDEquality cards

Each card has a prevention action for every letter of the alphabet that is relevant for young people.

Change the Story

Presentation by Dr Lara Fergus at the ‘Responding to and preventing family violence – The role of early childhood professionals’ conference.

Addressing Family Violence Programs

This book captures work of the Royal Children’s Hospital Mental Health Program’s Addressing Family Violence Program over its first decade (1996-2006).

ACBDEquality poster

This poster includes a prevention action for every letter of the alphabet that is relevant and relatable for young people.

What is resistance?

Primary prevention practitioners discuss resistance and how it impacts their work.

You Are Not to Blame

This pamphlet provides information for adults sexually abused as children. It discusses how you may feel and services that can help.

Family Violence Regional Integration Factsheet

The Royal Commission into Family Violence (RCFV) acknowledged the inherent value of regional integration. Report recommendation 193 recognised that Family Violence Regional Integration Committees (FVRICs), supported by Regional Integration Coordinators, should be part of the governance structure ‘for implementing the Commission’s recommendations and overseeing systemic improvements in family violence policy’ (RCFV Summary, 2016, p.97).

Building Respect and Equity Among Young Children – Full series

These tip sheets are designed to help all professionals who work with young children to promote respect and gender equity in their work.

Building Respect and Equity Among Young Children Series – Intentional teaching

These tip sheets are designed to help all professionals who work with young children to promote respect and gender equity in their work.

Primary prevention, early intervention and response

This resource is out-of-date, and therefore no longer available for download. For our updated version of this resource, check out What is Primary Prevention? linked on this page.

Sexual Abuse of Children

Every day, many mothers face the awful reality of finding out that their child has been sexually abused. Most sexual abuse takes place within homes and is usually committed by someone known to the child and trusted by the family.

Family Violence and Disability Forum

Women with Disabilities Victoria and DV Vic held a forum on family violence and disability on Wednesday 1 November 2017 to discuss emerging issues and opportunities for collaboration in the context of current reforms.

Just Say Goodbye

This Discussion Paper, ‘Just Say Goodbye’, examines the motives and background to ‘filicide’— the killing of children by a parent.

What is resistance? | Unpacking Resistance Episode 1

If you work in respectful relationships education or prevention of violence against women, it’s likely you’ve come across people who disagree with or challenge your work.

How does resistance affect you? | Unpacking Resistance Episode 4

If you work in respectful relationships education or prevention of violence against women, it’s likely you’ve come across people who disagree with or challenge your work.

How do you respond to resistance? | Unpacking Resistance Episode 5

If you work in respectful relationships education or prevention of violence against women, it’s likely you’ve come across people who disagree with or challenge your work.

How can your organisation support you to manage resistance? | Unpacking Resistance Episode 6

If you work in respectful relationships education or prevention of violence against women, it’s likely you’ve come across people who disagree with or challenge your work.

Is someone you know being abused in a relationship? Booklet – Dari

It can be really worrying when someone you care about is being hurt or abused by their partner. This booklet will provide you with practical information on how to help, and how to look after yourself.