Family violence
Help is available for those who have experienced family violence. Family violence includes not only physical injury but direct or indirect threats, sexual assault, emotional and psychological torment, economic control, damage to property, social isolation and any behaviour which causes a person to live in fear.
Latest News and Events
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Action Plan Consultation Framework - Addressing Violence against Women and their Children
Sunday 22 January 2012The Victorian Government is developing a three year Action Plan to address all forms of violence against women and their children.
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White Ribbon Day - eliminating violence against women
Wednesday 21 December 2011
White Ribbon Day, held annually on 25 November, calls on men and boys to act as role models and take action to take a stand against violence against women.
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White Ribbon Day - Men say no to violence against women
Thursday 06 October 2011
The White Ribbon Campaign is a male led campaign to end violence against women. Men are encouraged to take a stand and say that violence, in any form, is never acceptable.
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Not 1 More
Thursday 06 October 2011
Not 1 More is an annual White Ribbon Day event of music, sports, performance and speakers in Federation Square, Melbourne, on White Ribbon Day, Friday 25 November. It's about remembering the victims of family violence, and sharing the work being done to prevent family violence.
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EVA Awards 2011
Friday 17 June 2011The 2011 Eliminating Violence Against Women Media Awards (EVAs) were held on Friday 10 June 2011 at the Melbourne Town Hall. The EVAs honour excellence in reporting of violence against women, most commonly family violence and sexual assault.
Get help now - family violence
Contact information for people experiencing family or domestic violence and seeking help.
What is family violence?
Family and domestic violence is any violent, threatening, coercive or controlling behaviour that occurs in current or past family, domestic or intimate relationships.
Homelessness and family violence
People experiencing homelessness not only need a roof over their head, but practical support to help them overcome the issues that can cause homelessness.
Aboriginal Family Violence
Community led initiatives which focusing on violence in Indigenous families, including project summaries and task force report.
