Org welcomes budget support for domestic violence services
The NSW Government’s $148.6 million boost to frontline domestic violence services and eight new magistrates in the 2021-22 NSW Budget is a welcome development, according
Charity scores NSW State Budget on housing for domestic violence victims
“We needed 5,000 homes, but we only got 800.” This was the statement of Delia Donovan, CEO of Domestic Violence NSW on the state budget,
Lendlease, IKEA to help family, domestic violence victims in QLD
National charity yourtown will receive a combined $125,000 donation from Lendlease’s shared value initiative, FutureSteps and furniture giant IKEA. Lendlease has donated $100,000 in funding
SA Builder raises $20K to support women’s financial empowerment
The Hansen Yuncken SkyCity Adelaide Casino Expansion Project / EOS by SkyCity team has donated $20,000 to local domestic violence organisation Zahra Foundation to support
Brisbane CEOs to take to the stage to raise $400K to fight domestic violence
10 Queensland corporate leaders will swap the boardroom for the ballroom in a bid to raise a record $400,000 to help victims of domestic violence.
Threatening to harm pets now a crime under new domestic violence laws
Domestic violence victim-survivors and their companion animals now have greater protections from abuse under new laws that have gained effectivity over the weekend. Attorney General
Christmas, coronavirus and coercive control
The number of reports of domestic violence related incidences typically surges during the Christmas-New Year’s break, due to alcohol, financial stress, a higher frequency of family gatherings, and families and couples spending more time together at home. This
Domestic violence charity appoints new leaders
Zahra Foundation Australia has appointed a new General Manager and Board Chair to lead its work supporting women and children affected by domestic violence. Experienced not-for-profit leader Gemma Burdon takes
Women on temporary visas in crisis within a crisis
Women on temporary visas and their children suffering domestic violence and abuse are not eligible to access the vital services they need to be safe
Domestic violence charity says support needs will rise in the wake of COVID-19
RizeUp Australia’s Nicolle Edwards fears domestic violence support needs will rise in the wake of COVID-19. In this opinion article, she talked to Third Sector about #change5000 campaign, a dynamic, way for everyday Australians to reclaim their sense of control in these uncertain times.
