Misidentification of Predominant Aggressor Continues
The Implementation Monitor has released an Accurate Identification of the Predominant Aggressor report that examines the progress that has been made to support key workforces to accurately identify the predominant aggressor in family violence situations.
Mandatory Minimum Qualification Update
On 1 July 2021, the Victorian Government introduced the new Mandatory Minimum Qualification policy for workers who enter the family violence sector as specialist family violence practitioners, which is...
Stronger Laws for Victim Survivors of Sexual Violence
The State Government has announced reforms to overhaul the way sexual offences are currently reported and dealt with. In response to key recommendations from the Victorian Law Reform Commission's (VLRC)...
LGBTIQ Family Violence Campaign
Thorne Harbour Health and Rainbow Health Victoria have partnered on a new campaign putting a spotlight on family violence in LGBTIQ communities. The 'Safe Always' campaign aims to achieve a wider...
Free from Violence Second Action Plan Launched
The Victorian Government and Respect Victoria’s Free from Violence Second Action Plan (2022-2025) was launched earlier this month. The Plan is clear in its message that primary prevention is essential...
Gender and Disaster Australia Receive Federal Funding
The Federal Government has provided funding to Gender and Disaster Australia as part of the Government’s commitment to reducing violence against women. Gender and Disaster Australia, previously...
Innovative Graduate Program
Thirteen new graduates will be employed in 2022, across three major specialist family violence organisations in the northern metropolitan region. The successful organisations are inTouch, Kids First and the Salvation Army.
STEP Program to Assist Victim Survivors Find Work
WIRE has introduced a program to support victim survivors searching for employment after experiencing family violence, through the Sustainable and Transformative Employment Pathways (STEP) Program. It...
Vic Pol Dealing with Perpetrators within its Ranks
In an Australian first, Victoria Police has launched a policy for dealing with perpetrators of family violence within its ranks. The policy aims to clarify the roles, responsibilities and procedures...
Escaping Family Violence Payment
The Federal Government has introduced a ‘new payment to help women escape violent relationships’. Victorian victim-survivors can now apply for the Escaping Violence Payment (EVP) through UnitingCare Vic...
