Women and trans and gender diverse people focus of new family violence service
“Most current services for people who use violence originate from models targeted at heterosexual men.”
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Family violence is still largely seen as a ‘straight’ issue in Australia, expert says
“Many still wonder how two women or two men could have violence in their relationship, because they’re the same gender.”
Victorian sex workers outraged over funding for anti-sex work project
Victorian sex workers have criticised the government’s funding for Project Respect as ill-informed.
Victoria Government’s surprisingly big funding package
A $29 million funding package has been announced by Victoria’s Government for services and facilities for the LGBTI community.
The Royal Commission into Family Violence report: what it means for LGBTI Victorians
After a 13-month inquiry into family and domestic violence in Victoria, the Royal Commission into Family Violence, has passed on its lengthy report to the state government. Premier Daniel Andrews has promised to implement all 227 recommendations found in the report.
International Women’s Day: the issues faced by sexual and gender diverse women
International Women’s Day champions women around the globe while looking at the prevalence of gender inequality and the issues that need to be tackled. We spoke to a handful of LGBTI women about the unique issues they face.
Victorian Government’s family violence leave plans includes same-sex couples
PLANS to grant family violence leave to those working in the Victorian public sector were announced last week, and LGBTI people in abusive relationships will be included as part …
Online intervention order to help LGBTI people experiencing family violence
THE Melbourne-based Neighbourhood Justice Centre has developed the first online intervention order application in Australia, with the aim of helping LGBTI people who are at high risk …