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How To Choose A Positive Path After Domestic Violence – Podcast Episode 27

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Domestic violence is a shattering thing that some families go through. Surviving the abuse and removing yourself or your family from the situation is the first step toward choosing a positive path. However, it can be a long journey as sometimes it can be hard to recognize that you are in a domestically violent relationship. […]

What Can You Do to End Domestic Violence?

Sadly, domestic and family domestic violence is a reality. One woman dies every week in Australia due to domestic Violence (White Ribbon, 2018), which includes different types of abuse such as physical, psychological, sexual, and financial. That is more than fifty women that die every year at the hand of their partner or ex-partner. Overwhelmingly, […]

Domestic Violence in Men

A survey of domestic violence data in Australia revealed that 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men have experienced at least one incident of violence from a current or former partner since the age of 15. WHAT IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE? Domestic violence occurs between people who are or have been in a close […]

Applying For A Domestic Violence Order

HOW CAN A DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ORDER HELP ME? If you or someone you know has suffered from domestic or family violence, a Domestic Violence Order (“DVO”), also known as a protection order, may help protect you or the person in need of protection from future harm. A DVO is made by a Court and will […]

Choosing Positive Paths After Domestic Violence

Families go through tough times. They argue and fight. But when it becomes violent and abusive behaviour, it’s not OK. Children raised in a home where they don’t feel protected could suffer from mental illness and have a poor physical and emotional life later on in adulthood if they have been exposed to domestic violence. […]

Reclaim Your Happiness After Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence and domestic abuse can affect you irrespective of your gender and age. You can be a victim of harassment and financial abuse (Goldsworthy and Raj, 2018) when going through separation even when your partner has never shown violent behavior previously. Luckily, you can stop domestic violence by taking ACTION. You can easily obtain […]

How to Seek Help When You Are a Victim of Domestic Violence in Australia

Although the statistics show that domestic violence in Australia has declined from 2005 to 2016, partner violence towards women remains a major concern. According to Personal Safety Study (PSS), nearly 16% of Australian women report a violent partner. Considering these stats, you or someone you know may experience domestic and family violence. Remember, domestic violence […]