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Albanese Government announces $925m to combat domestic violence

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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Post curfew in Alice Springs: is it safer?

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It’s been almost a fortnight since the NT government lifted the curfew aimed to reduce youth crime in Alice Springs. The curfew was imposed after the NT government declared an emergency, following reports of an escalating series of violent incidents at the end of March. The restrictions banned people under the age of 18 from …

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Mental Illness is not related to violence

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The recent Bondi event has created many misconceptions about mental health, the motivations of the offender and the number of women that were killed. Distinguished Professor James Ogloff, the Dean of the School of Health Sciences at Swinburne University was interviewed and unpacked the reality for people living with Schizophrenia, how violence and mental illnesses …

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Ex-bikie turned mentor for troubled youth: Shannon’s story

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According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, around 1.4 million Australian adults have experienced violence from a family member. Victims are often trapped in a vicious cycle, and having access to the right support services can be crucial to finding a way out. Shannon Althouse is a Coach at the Arrernte Community Boxing …

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Haiti under gang control

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After weeks of mounting gang violence in Haiti, Prime Minister Ariel Henry has resigned, leaving a major political vacuum in the middle of the Caribbean. Gang interference in politics has plagued the island nation for many years, but their involvement has pushed the nation further into turmoil. This descent into chaos puts both the political …

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Hot Weather Linked to Increased Rates of Domestic Violence

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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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Financial security a challenge for regional women

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A new report launched this week shows how regional Australian women experience living in the region and what economic security they face. The report, launched by the Brotherhood of St Laurence, took the small town of Seymour as a study case, since it’s characterised as a ‘forgotten’ town. Women in regional areas face more challenges …

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How tech-facilitated abuse affect CALD women: research

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A new research found out technology could be used by perpetrators as a tool to harm culturally and linguistically diverse women. Immigrant women use technology to be in touch with family and friends from their home country, but some women experience abuse from their perpetrators by isolating them without any device to connect. Produced By: …

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