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Safe and Equal is pleased today’s Victorian Budget does not include any anticipated cuts to the specialist family violence sector, with the majority of lapsing funding renewed on a short-term basis.
Seniors Rights Victoria (SRV), COTA Victoria, and Safe and Equal have launched a new partnership to build the capacity of The Orange Door and specialist family violence sector across Victoria in recognising and responding to elder abuse.
Safety Measures is innovative new research initiative that will drive systemic change and better support victim survivors of family violence across the country.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
Urgent action is needed to build upon existing government commitments and strengthen responses to family and gender-based violence in Victoria.
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.
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.
A supportive guide for survivors of child sexual abuse.
This poster aids schools in implementing respectful relationships education (RRE).
Each card has a prevention action for every letter of the alphabet that is relevant for young people.
Presentation by Dr Lara Fergus at the ‘Responding to and preventing family violence – The role of early childhood professionals’ conference.
This book captures work of the Royal Children’s Hospital Mental Health Program’s Addressing Family Violence Program over its first decade (1996-2006).
This poster includes a prevention action for every letter of the alphabet that is relevant and relatable for young people.
Primary prevention practitioners discuss resistance and how it impacts their work.
This pamphlet provides information for adults sexually abused as children. It discusses how you may feel and services that can help.
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).
These tip sheets are designed to help all professionals who work with young children to promote respect and gender equity in their work.
These tip sheets are designed to help all professionals who work with young children to promote respect and gender equity in their work.
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.
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.
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.
This Discussion Paper, ‘Just Say Goodbye’, examines the motives and background to ‘filicide’— the killing of children by a parent.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
That’s why we’ve developed Key Terms in Respectful Relationships Education – a handy glossary of terms used in primary prevention and respectful relationships work in Victoria.
It can be really worrying when someone you care about is being hurt or abused by their partner. This video will provide you with practical information on how to help, and how to look after yourself.
The potential of new and emerging technologies in the area of violence against women is increasingly becoming recognised by governments, researchers, and community organisations alike. This public panel discussed technology’s potential as a tool to help women seek safety, challenge and change gender attitudes, as well as its potential for harm.
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.
That’s why we’ve developed Key Terms in Respectful Relationships Education – a handy glossary of terms used in primary prevention and respectful relationships work in Victoria.
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.
That’s why we’ve developed Key Terms in Respectful Relationships Education – a handy glossary of terms used in primary prevention and respectful relationships work in Victoria.
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.
That’s why we’ve developed Key Terms in Respectful Relationships Education – a handy glossary of terms used in primary prevention and respectful relationships work in Victoria.
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.
That’s why we’ve developed Key Terms in Respectful Relationships Education – a handy glossary of terms used in primary prevention and respectful relationships work in Victoria.
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.
That’s why we’ve developed Key Terms in Respectful Relationships Education – a handy glossary of terms used in primary prevention and respectful relationships work in Victoria.
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.
That’s why we’ve developed Key Terms in Respectful Relationships Education – a handy glossary of terms used in primary prevention and respectful relationships work in Victoria.
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.
That’s why we’ve developed Key Terms in Respectful Relationships Education – a handy glossary of terms used in primary prevention and respectful relationships work in Victoria.
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.
That’s why we’ve developed Key Terms in Respectful Relationships Education – a handy glossary of terms used in primary prevention and respectful relationships work in Victoria.
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.
That’s why we’ve developed Key Terms in Respectful Relationships Education – a handy glossary of terms used in primary prevention and respectful relationships work in Victoria.
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.
That’s why we’ve developed Key Terms in Respectful Relationships Education – a handy glossary of terms used in primary prevention and respectful relationships work in Victoria.
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.
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.
That’s why we’ve developed Key Terms in Respectful Relationships Education – a handy glossary of terms used in primary prevention and respectful relationships work in Victoria.
We all have a role to play in stopping violence against women. The Know your A-Z resources offer 26 ways everybody can help challenge harmful stereotypes, promote respect and prevent violence. You can download the free Know your A-Z poster and cards then print or share them online.
This keynote address, “Building Trust, Building Safety”, is from the Domestic Violence Resource Centre Victoria (DVRCV) forum ‘What Does It Take? – Addressing high risk family violence through an integrated service response’ held on 11 September 2014.
This keynote address is from the Domestic Violence Resource Centre Victoria (DVRCV) forum ‘What Does It Take? – Addressing high risk family violence through an integrated service response’ held on 11 September 2014.
Filmed in Melbourne on 12 March 2020, this seminar explored how to effectively frame our work to engage men and boys to prevent violence against women. A panel of experts, academics, on-the-ground prevention practitioners discussed how to manage and work through the barriers and challenges that restrict engagement with men and boys.
Held on 11 February 2020, this seminar provides an insight into the challenges that primary practitioners face in evaluating and monitoring their projects.
We provide information, training, capability building and advocacy for organisations and professionals working to end family violence.
You can find general information about family violence on the Are you safe at home? website.
This website has a ‘quick exit’ button at the top of every page. If you’re worried that someone will see that you’re on this website, click the button and it will open the Google search page. This doesn’t remove the site from your browser history. Someone can still check to see the sites you’ve visited.
Here’s how you can delete your history for each browser:
We provide information, training, capability building and advocacy for organisations and professionals working in family violence.
You can also find general information about family violence on the Are you safe at home? website.
This website has a ‘quick exit’ button at the top of every page. If you’re worried that someone will see that you’re on this website, click the button and it will open the Google search page. This doesn’t remove the site from your browser history. Someone can still check to see the sites you’ve visited.
Here’s how you can delete your history for each browser:
Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
Internet Explorer
Safari
Deleting all of your browser history can also alert your abuser.
