The silence fell upon the nearly 800-strong crowd of women, men and children as we gathered our thoughts and began to grieve. Together with the Women’s Council for Domestic and Family Violence Services (WCDFVS), we grieved for all those who lost their lives from Family and Domestic Violence (FDV) and we marched in silence to honourContinue reading “Our Hearts are Heavy as we March – 29th Annual Silent Domestic Violence Memorial March”
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Starting over is tough, but it’s easier with SOS
“I shouldn’t be here, but I am. I don’t want the job, but I’m so glad we are here and we can do it, because the need in the community for support after domestic violence is so great and so agonising, we need to keep doing what we are doing,” Starting Over Support (SOS) LogisticsContinue reading “Starting over is tough, but it’s easier with SOS”
As the candles are burning, we will remember them – National Day of Remembrance
The month of May marks Domestic Violence Prevention Month and together with the Women’s Council for Family and Domestic Violence, Yorgum Aboriginal Corporation, Stopping Family Violence and the Lucy Saw Centre Association Inc, we came together as the darkness enveloped the day, on May 1, the National Day of Remembrance, and lit candles in solidarity to honourContinue reading “As the candles are burning, we will remember them – National Day of Remembrance”
Time to reflect, time to connect – a survivor’s story
While being locked in a cupboard by her abusive ex-husband and hearing the banging, shouting and the crashing, Mandy began to think about her life, her family and her choices. As the minutes ticked into hours, Mandy who could not have been more alone at the time, would miss a phone call from her daughterContinue reading “Time to reflect, time to connect – a survivor’s story”
When we know better, we can do better – training with Orana House
In August 2019, Stopping Family Violence Operations Manager Mark O’Hare joined the staff from Orana House refuge as they embarked on a Family and Domestic Violence one-day special training event based around the Safe and Together framework in the tranquil Whiteman Park. Stepping outside of the office, the women came together as a united front and learntContinue reading “When we know better, we can do better – training with Orana House”
Breaking the Cycle of Domestic Violence
“I’m not trying to impress anybody in the sector, I wanted to get help and make changes for me and for my family. What I did was personal. If you really love your kids and wife, then you need to make some big changes in your life and take responsibility for your actions,” Aboriginal CulturalContinue reading “Breaking the Cycle of Domestic Violence”
Introduce Yourself (Example Post)
This is an example post, originally published as part of Blogging University. Enroll in one of our ten programs, and start your blog right. You’re going to publish a post today. Don’t worry about how your blog looks. Don’t worry if you haven’t given it a name yet, or you’re feeling overwhelmed. Just click theContinue reading “Introduce Yourself (Example Post)”
Introduce Yourself (Example Post)
This is an example post, originally published as part of Blogging University. Enroll in one of our ten programs, and start your blog right. You’re going to publish a post today. Don’t worry about how your blog looks. Don’t worry if you haven’t given it a name yet, or you’re feeling overwhelmed. Just click theContinue reading “Introduce Yourself (Example Post)”
Introduce Yourself (Example Post)
This is an example post, originally published as part of Blogging University. Enroll in one of our ten programs, and start your blog right. You’re going to publish a post today. Don’t worry about how your blog looks. Don’t worry if you haven’t given it a name yet, or you’re feeling overwhelmed. Just click theContinue reading “Introduce Yourself (Example Post)”
