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Malala Yousafzai: "I am a feminist and we all should be feminists because feminism is another word for equality."
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Today is #IndigenousPeoplesDay. Today, we’re centering @strongheartsdv and recognizing the impacts of colonialism and its impact on Indigenous Peoples and communities. Native survivors face higher rates of DV than others & a lack of resources.
#HealHoldCenter #DVAM2024
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Our mission is to ensure that everyone who seeks our help is met with compassion, understanding, and the resources they need to thrive. Thank you to our volunteers and donors who make this possible. #ThankYou #SupportSurvivors
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Thanks to the @GuardianAus for publishing an extract for my new short book today.
Violence against women & children in Australia has been rightly declared a national crisis. It is only through acknowledgment, by shining a fierce light on the problem, that we can drive the transformational change so desperately needed.
👉🏼 Read the extract here: amp.theguardian.com/society/…
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If you, or someone you know, has been impacted by sexual violence and needs support over the long weekend, there is always free, confidential support available. You can call the Sexual Assault Crisis Line on 1800 806 292.
ALT Sexual Assault Crisis Line The Victorian Sexual Assault Crisis Line provides free and confidential crisis counselling, support and advocacy for survivors of recent and past sexual assault. 1800 806 292 The Sexaul Assault Crisis Line operates after-hours, on weekends and public holidays. During office hours (9am-5pm, Monday-Friday) the number will direct to your local sexual assault service.
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Empowering the next generation of #mentalhealth professionals is more important than ever.
3 x $5,000 study grants available.
Closes Feb 28th! Apply: hubs.li/Q02gHry80
P.S. Share this to spread the word!
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Dr @freyamclachlan acknowledging that domestic and family violence is gendered and this does not change in filicide.
The majority of perpetrators are male, whether biological fathers or non-biological.
@ASDVConference @ANROWS
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Read the report pwd.org.au/building-access-e…
The @PWDAustralia Building Access Project is an innovative initiative enabling DFV services to better meet the needs of women and children with disability. #SDV23
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Yumi Lee speaks on the very important topic of the abuse of older women. She highlights that elder abuse is gendered, with older women failing to be considered in responses to violence as a distinct group. #SDVC23 @ASDVConference
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The incredible Yumi Lee describes elder abuse as the “Cascading impact of sexism and ageism” which is even greater when you add in race and/or disability.
@ASDVConference @age_no_barrier
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Angela Lynch highlighting the need for lawyers to understand high risk factors including @Redrose48829729 6 deadly S
- Separation
- Sexual assault
- Strangulation
- Stalking
- Suicidality
- Systems abuse
@LynAnge11 @ASDVConference
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Pip Davis and @LynAnge11 noting very high rates of domestic and family violence within family law matters.
In 2023 FCFCoA:
83% of matters involve allegations of FV
72% of matters involve allegations of child abuse
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Commissioner Micaela Cronin highlighting the need to listen to victim-survivors & accept feedback across all of our systems & services in order to meet the needs of the people who rely on them.
Practicing deep listening is a priority in this work.
@MicaelaCronin @ASDVConference
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Commissioner Micaela Cronin naming these priorities for the work ahead:
Institutional and systemic racism
Young ppl
Men and healthy masculinities
Healing justice
Housing
@MicaelaCronin @ASDVConference
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Incredible Hala Abdelnour explaining how intersectional feminism challenges dominate narratives and teaches us how intersecting identities and lived experiences create barriers to safety and justice #SDVC2023 @ASDVConference
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Feeling really lucky to be in Hobart this week to listen to so many fantastic presenters and present on our @ANROWS work at the StopDV Conference #SDVC23 @ASDVConference Excited to listen and learn from practitioners and experts in the sector
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In this week's episode we discuss Jacqui's role over the years, her advice for women in leadership roles and the ways in which @NTVorg supports the community.
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To mark 'International Day of the Girl' @SilkeMeyer_DFV & I have released a Summary Report examining Australian girls experiences & the impacts of 3 forms of child abuse: physical violence, verbal abuse & non-fatal strangulation.
👉Read our report here: bridges.monash.edu/articles/…
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Several @TheMatilda_USyd researchers were asked for their advice on how to prepare yourself for an answer of ‘no, I’m not okay' when reaching out to family, friends and workmates to check in on their mental health
Read their responses here: hubs.li/Q022bqY90
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