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Developed by Social Ventures Australia and organisations in the family violence sector, a new set of resources has been developed that highlight the benefits of integrated service delivery.
We recently spoke with Nitika, an Intake and Assessment Worker at Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre, about her role.
Practitioner Profile: Madeleine from Annie North
Practitioner Profile: Libby Jamieson from Switchboard
CEO Tania Farha reports on the National Summit on Women’s Safety.
Everything you need to know about the Women’s Safety Summit.
16 Days of Activism, expanding conversation and building momentum
Family violence survivor advocate Rebeca Carro shares her journey of pregnancy and infant loss.
Following a comprehensive consultation period with staff, stakeholders and victim survivors, the Boards and members of DV Vic and DVRCV voted to merge organisations in March 2020. On November 17 2021, the merged entity launched under the name of Safe and Equal.
DV Vic and DVRCV have united to form Safe and Equal, Victoria’s peak body for family and gender-based violence.
Safe and Equal welcomes the Family Violence Reform Implementation Monitor’s report into accurate identification of predominant aggressors released this week. The report unpacks the all too frequent issue of a victim survivor being labelled as the perpetrator in a family violence setting and the unjust and detrimental consequences.
Safe and Equal is delighted to partner with Respect Victoria to deliver this year’s 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence grassroots initiative. The Respect Women: Call it Out (Respect Is) campaign encourages all Victorians to consider what respect means to them, to call out sexism and challenge harmful gender stereotypes.
My confidence has grown throughout the Fast Track program, and I understand how to advocate on behalf of myself, my team, programs, and people in the community using evidence and data.
Fast Track enabled me to consolidate my learnings and strengthen the theory that supports my work. It has provided an opportunity for me to learn from experts and think about how to apply learnings into my own practice.
As we wrap up the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence grassroots initiative, the need to Respect Women: Call it Out continues. We thank our partners in advocacy and look forward to next year’s campaign.
More than two thirds of all assaults reported last Christmas Day and New Year’s Day were related to family violence, according to latest figures from the Crime Statistics Agency. No to Violence, Victoria Police and Safe and Equal are urging Victorians to look after each other this holiday season.
Read these key updates and links regarding Victorian emergency management, including the revised State Emergency Management Plan (SEMP), SEMP roles and responsibilities and the new Emergency Recovery Resource Portal.
We all have a part to play in preventing and responding to family violence this holiday season, by looking out for friends, family and neighbours, and knowing what action to take if we are concerned someone may be experiencing abuse.
As the Victorian government gears up to release the 2022 state budget, Safe and Equal is calling for an urgent uplift in funding to secure a sustainable footing for the specialist family violence services sector.
Whilst the significant amount of investment in improving Victoria’s family violence system following the Royal Commission is much welcomed, a range of complex factors are creating clear gaps and pressure points. These must be addressed immediately to ensure every victim survivor can access the support and safety they need at the time they need it.
Safe and Equal calls for an urgent uplift in funding for the specialist family violence services sector in the 2022 State Budget.
Safe and Equal has partnered with seven specialist organisations to develop a suite of practitioner resources to support tailored and inclusive responses to family violence occurring across diverse communities and contexts.
Read a wrap up of Safe and Equal’s ‘Responding to Children and Young People’s Experience of Family Violence’ Forum, held on 10 November 2021.
As we commence our second year of working with the Expert Advisory Panel, it is timely to reflect on how we have implemented principles of the Experts by Experience Framework in our organisation, and what we have learned along the way.
Safe and Equal welcomes the opportunity to contribute to this inquiry on the Current Scheme Implementation and Forecasting for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Safe and Equal is excited to announce Maria Dimopoulos AM has been appointed Board Chair, commencing in February 2022.
Safe and Equal and Safe Steps welcome the Victorian Government’s announcement today of a new Social and Affordable Housing Contribution Fund.
Safe and Equal welcomes the opportunity to comment on the draft National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children 2022-2032.
Housing, homelessness and family violence are inextricably linked. Therefore, as the peak body for specialist family violence services in Victoria, Safe and Equal has a special interest in making sure social housing meets the needs of victim survivors and supports their safety. Proper regulation is one mechanism to help achieve this.
Safe and Equal welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Productivity Commission’s review of the effectiveness of the National Housing and Homelessness Agreement (NHHA).
Last week, Safe and Equal held their end-of-program forum and final workshop for round 3 of the Fast Track Response program.
Safe and Equal welcomes the investment into expanding refuge and crisis accommodation capacity, with the establishment of two new core and cluster refuges, six new Crisis Accommodation Program (CAP) properties, and upgrades to three existing refuge properties.
In 2022, the Are You Safe At Home? campaign is expanding with the launch of the very first Are You Safe At Home? Day on Tuesday 10 May.
Today (May 10) is Are You Safe At Home? Day – a chance to start a conversation to end family violence.
Safe and Equal welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the Inquiry into Children of Imprisoned Parents. As the peak body for specialist family violence services that provide support to victim survivors in Victoria, our response to this inquiry centres the devastating and long-term impacts of family violence on children and their incarcerated family members.
Today (May 10) is Are You Safe At Home? Day – a chance to start a conversation to end family violence.
Family Safety Victoria has recently finalised and released the MARAM Comprehensive perpetrator focused Practice Guides and tools.
Today is the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia, also known as IDAHOBIT.
Saturday 28 May is LGBTQ Domestic Violence Awareness Day – a chance to increase visibility of domestic violence in LGBTIQA+ communities.
This National Reconciliation Week, we are reminded that we need to ‘Be brave. Make change.’ Hear from Kalina Morgan-Whyman, CEO, Elizabeth Morgan House Aboriginal Women’s Service Inc.
In the last week of June, the Fast Track prevention program held their end-of-program forum and final workshop for round 3.
In an op-ed for Parity, Safe and Equal’s Policy Manager Kate Mecham writes of the interconnections between pregnancy, homelessness and family violence.
Safe and Equal welcomes the release of the final report of Victoria’s inquiry into children affected by parental incarceration.
Safe and Equal welcomes the recently proposed reforms to consent legislation in Victoria – an incredible step forward in upholding the rights of victims of sexual violence.
Safe and Equal have launched four new animations for our ‘Are You Safe at Home?’ initiative, to support family, friends and colleagues of people who are experiencing family violence.
According to a new report from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), 3.6 million Australians have experienced emotional abuse from a partner.
Safe and Equal, Victoria’s peak body representing specialist family violence services, is calling on all parties to commit to five key priorities ahead of the 2022 Victorian election.
Safe and Equal welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the Family Violence Reform Monitor’s Independent legislative review of family violence reforms.
Safe and Equal welcomes the launch of the second National Plan to End Violence against Women and Children, and its significant aim to end violence in one generation.
Read this month’s Partners in Prevention network member spotlight on Jodie Leahy about her work in driving gender equity advocacy at Nillumbik Shire Council.
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.
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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
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Deleting all of your browser history can also alert your abuser.
