Grace Tame, Hannah Clarke’s family applaud Queensland bill to broaden domestic violence definition to include coercive control – ABC News
Grace Tame, Hannah Clarke’s family applaud Queensland bill to broaden domestic violence definition to include coercive control ABC News By state political reporter Rachel Riga Posted Friday 14 Oct 2022 at 5:41am, updated Fri 14 Oct 2022 at 3:07pm Significant changes to domestic violence laws in Queensland will be introduced into state parliament today to pave the way […]
The disability royal commission heard shocking evidence of abuse in public spaces this week. These were just some of the stories – ABC News
The disability royal commission heard shocking evidence of abuse in public spaces this week. These were just some of the stories ABC News Posted by national disability affairs reporter Elizabeth Wright, and Specialist Reporting Team’s Penny Timms and Evan Young. Posted Saturday 15 Oct 2022 at 7:46am, updated Sat 15 Oct 2022 at 10:29pm Sexual assaults on public transport. Physical […]
Abuse of people with disability in public places at the centre of this week’s DRC hearing — a topic many Australians know all too well – ABC News
Abuse of people with disability in public places at the centre of this week’s DRC hearing — a topic many Australians know all too well ABC News, Posted 10.10.2022 By national disability affairs reporter Elizabeth Wright Last week I was standing on the corner of a crowded intersection waiting to cross the road. The type […]
Nearly a quarter of women have experienced emotional abuse by partner – ABC News
Nearly a quarter of women have experienced emotional abuse by partner ABC News By political reporter Claudia Long Posted 24/8/2022 Excerpt: Analysis from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has found nearly a quarter of women have experienced emotional abuse by a partner. Key points: New analysis of 2016 data identified a number of socio-demographic characteristics […]
People with intellectual disability can be parents and caregivers too – but the NDIS doesn’t support them – The Conversation
People with intellectual disability can be parents and caregivers too – but the NDIS doesn’t support them The Conversation Written by: Susan Collings, Gabrielle Hindmarsh, Margaret Spencer, Niki Wedgewood. Published: August 16, 2022 2.23pm AEST Excerpt: The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare last month released its report on people with disability. It shows two in […]
Sexual assault reports in Australia hit all-time high. What’s driving the increase? – ABC News
Sexual assault reports in Australia hit all-time high. What’s driving the increase? PM – By Nassim Khadem Posted 29.7.2022 New data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics this week shows the number of sexual assaults reported around Australia has risen to an all-time high. Key points: There were a record 31,000 sexual assaults reported […]
Half of all Australians have been victims of tech abuse, landmark study reveals – ABC News
Half of all Australians have been victims of tech abuse, landmark study reveals ABC News – By the Specialist Reporting Team’s Gemma Breen; Posted 28.7.22 Lin* doesn’t answer phone calls from unknown numbers. Ever. It’s been this way ever since a man she briefly dated 10 years ago began inundating her with threats and […]
Women’s Safety and Justice Taskforce – Hear Her Voice 1 & 2 Reports are now available
Women’s Safety and Justice Taskforce QLD Hear Her Voice 1 & 2 Reports now available! The Women’s Safety and Justice Taskforce has completed its reports – Hear her voice 1 & 2 – examining and reviewing the experiences of women and girls across Queensland’s criminal justice system. If you would like to access those […]
Submissions to Women’s Safety and Justice Taskforce reveal systemic and community failure – ABC News
Submissions to Women’s Safety and Justice Taskforce reveal systemic and community failure ABC News By Dan Colasimone Posted 1/6/2022 Submissions to the Women’s Safety and Justice Taskforce have revealed a system and community that is failing abused women. Key points: The taskforce put a call out for submissions in February Submissions will form part of […]
Changing the Landscape: A national resource to prevent violence against women and girls with disabilities
Changing the Landscape: A national resource to prevent violence against women and girls with disabilities Our Watch & Women with Disabilities Victoria. (2022). Melbourne, Australia Changing the landscape is Our Watch and Women with Disabilities Victoria’s national, evidence-based resource to guide the prevention of violence against women and girls with disabilities. This resource names ableism and […]
