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Most Australians have seen the pokies at their local pub. Many would walk past the vibrant lights and sounds, softly muted by glass doors with golden VIP letters on the front. Although gambling occurs regularly and frequently at non-harmful levels. There are some severe cases that can be identified as a gambling problem. Following recent …
A local art exhibition is offering powerful insight into the lives of women who have experienced homelessness. On display in Adelaide from today – the exhibition What Women Hold has been created in collaboration with Catherine House and The Art Bus, to explore complex themes of safety, survival, and resilience, with pieces like “Know My …
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The Australian Child Maltreatment Study and Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety have both released reports showing high rates of child exposure to domestic violence in Australia. The ACMS report has found that almost 44% of 16-24 year olds have been exposed to domestic violence, while ANROWS says as many as 50% of children …
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Two in every three women with disabilities in Australia have experienced violence and disrespect since the age of 15. The framework launched this week through Our Watch and Women with Disabilities Victoria is built on decades of research to ensure women with disabilities feel valued, included, and treated with respect. Our Watch says the violence …
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Recent investigations have shown that the tax system is being used as a weapon by domestic abusers. Perpetrators have been placing tax debts onto victims, requiring the Australian Tax Office to pursue them and collect the debts from the victim. Jahan Rezakhanlou asked University of NSW Gendered Violence Research Network Professor Jan Breckenridge about this …
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Earlier today, the Albanese Government announced a 925 million dollar plan to combat domestic violence, named the Leaving Violence Program. It aims to aid victims of domestic violence in leaving abusive households with less fear of retaliation or further abuse. Alongside the Leaving Violence program, there will be other programs that aim to prevent abusive …
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Over the weekend, crowds marched in Canberra to the lawns of Parliament House to demand an end to gendered violence. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese attended the rally, but received mixed reactions after making a speech. Mr Albanese did not commit to declaring gendered violence as a national emergency. So how did they react at the …
As extreme heatwaves persist across large parts of Australia, health experts are warning about the effects of prolonged exposure to heat. Ahead of this week’s high temperatures, the NSW ambulance service expects a 10% rise in the number of triple-zero calls. But what about the less obvious, or direct impacts of heat waves and other …
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