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Final Orange Door locations announced

The Orange Door is expanding to ensure more Victorians impacted by family violence can get the help they need closer to home.

Funding to improve court and justice services

The government has announced $23.1 million funding to improve court and justice processes, improving the safety of family violence victims.

How perpetrators use technology as a tool for abuse

Technology plays a crucial role in daily life, but as technology becomes more accessible, it can provide people who use violence with more ways to monitor and track victims.

Q&A with Women’s Legal Service Victoria

Learn how WLSV responds to the legal needs of victim survivors, and how their work supports family violence practitioners to identify their clients critical legal issues.

DV Vic and DVRCV statement

DV Vic and DVRCV welcome the public release of the final report of the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System and the commitment made by the Victorian Government to implement the 65 recommendations made by the Commission.

DV Vic/DVRCV and No To Violence joint statement

Supporting people across Australia sharing their experiences of sexual violence.

Making transgender people’s experiences of violence visible

Why we need a primary prevention approach to trans women’s experiences of intimate partner violence.

“Let’s get this done”

Reflecting on the five-year anniversary of the Royal Commission into Family Violence.

Inquiry into Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence

The response from DVRCV and Domestic Violence Victoria on the Report released 1 April

Q&A with Lucy from Safe Steps

Learn about a recent university graduate’s rewarding pathway entry into the family violence sector.

Let’s not pretend things are simpler than they are…

DVRCV’s CEO Emily Maguire responds to the recent commentary that specialist family violence practitioners and advocates are not doing enough to end violence against women.

Mandatory qualifications requirements for specialist family violence practitioners

We recently spoke to DV Vic and DVRCV’s Sector Development Advisor, Renae Leverenz about the upcoming rollout of Recommendation 209 from the Victorian Royal Commission into Family Violence.

New integrated service delivery model resource pack for family violence organisations and referral partners

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.

Practitioner profile: Nitika from Safe Steps

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

A little less conversation, a little more action

CEO Tania Farha reports on the National Summit on Women’s Safety.

Wrapping up the Women’s Safety Summit

Everything you need to know about the Women’s Safety Summit.

16 Days of Activism, expanding conversation and building momentum

“Silence means trauma”

Family violence survivor advocate Rebeca Carro shares her journey of pregnancy and infant loss.

DV Vic and DVRCV have united to form Safe and Equal, Victoria’s peak body for family and gender-based violence

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.

A new peak body for the family violence sector

DV Vic and DVRCV have united to form Safe and Equal, Victoria’s peak body for family and gender-based violence.

Safe and Equal’s response to Family Violence Reform Implementation Monitor’s report into accurate identification of predominant aggressors

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 supports 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign

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.

Meet our Fast Track participant Kerry L

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.

Meet our Fast Track participant Krissy Nicholson

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.

Wrapping up the 16 Days of Activism

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.

Victoria Police and family violence organisations urge Victorians to celebrate safely this holiday season

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.

Victorian Emergency and Disaster Response

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.

Everyone has the right to be safe at Christmas

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.

Calling for a sustainable footing for the specialist family violence sector

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.

2022 State Budget Submission

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 2022 Budget Submission: Calling for a sustainable footing for the specialist family violence sector

Safe and Equal calls for an urgent uplift in funding for the specialist family violence services sector in the 2022 State Budget.

Tailoring inclusive support for our communities

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.

Responding to Children and Young People’s Experience of Family Violence

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.

Reflecting on the establishment of Safe and Equal’s Expert Advisory Panel

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.

Current Scheme Implementation and Forecasting for the NDIS: Response to the Terms of Reference

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).

Meet Safe and Equal’s new Board Chair

Safe and Equal is excited to announce Maria Dimopoulos AM has been appointed Board Chair, commencing in February 2022.

Welcome step in ensuring Victoria’s future social housing supply

Safe and Equal and Safe Steps welcome the Victorian Government’s announcement today of a new Social and Affordable Housing Contribution Fund.

Feedback for the Draft National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children 2022 – 2032

Safe and Equal welcomes the opportunity to comment on the draft National Plan to End Violence Against Women and Children 2022-2032.

Submission to the Social Housing Regulation Review Interim Report

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 Response to the NHHA Issues Paper

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).

Fast Track Response Program Wrap-up

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 responds to announcements in the Victorian Budget 2022/23

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.

Are You Safe At Home? Five words that can start a conversation to end family violence

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.

Start a conversation to end family violence

Today (May 10) is Are You Safe At Home? Day – a chance to start a conversation to end family violence.

Submission to the Inquiry into children affected by parental incarceration

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.

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