Financial Coaching for Victim Survivors
Good Shepherd has established a Financial Independence Hub that supports victim survivors who have experienced financial abuse to feel more confident with money and plan for the future.
Hume Moreland Orange Door Opens
On 15 February 2022, The Orange Door in Hume Moreland opened its doors.
More Support for Women on Temporary Visas
Northern Community Legal Centre (NCLC) have set up the Safe Landing Project, which is an integrated service delivery model responding to women on temporary visas who are experiencing family violence in Melbourne’s northwest.
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.
