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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.
Landmark program launched to paint a national picture of domestic violence support needs
Safety Measures is an innovative new research initiative that will drive systemic change and better support victim survivors of family violence across the country.
Seniors Rights Victoria, Safe and Equal partner to train Orange Door and family violence workers in elder abuse prevention and intervention
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.
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Allan government accused of ‘passing the buck’ on lifesaving domestic violence reform
Herald Sun – 29 June 2025
Emma’s ex slammed her into a wall and stomped on her head. Reports like hers are increasing
The Age – 28 June 2025
‘I felt degraded’: Abusers are using ChatGPT and generative AI for coercive control
Crikey – 27 June 2025