Why do violent men often escape consequences? Can perpetrators truly change? What's fueling Queensland's domestic and family violence crisis?
ABC's Ellen Fanning brings together a panel of domestic violence survivors, frontline workers, and experts to address these pressing issues and explore solutions to combat the growing violence against women in Queensland.
Watch here: ⬆️ link in story ⬆️
For 24hr/7 day a week domestic violence crisis counselling and assistance contact:
DV CONNECT: 1800 811 811
1800 RESPECT: 1800 737 732
For legal assistance, please call our Helpline on 1800 957 957 between 9.00am and 4.30pm.
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We are deeply saddened to hear of the murder of Indigenous leader Carolyn McCarthy in her Mighell home in South Innisfail. Her partner has been charged with her murder. She was a proud descendant of the Mamu, Bar-Barrum and Yidinji peoples. Our sincere condolences to her family, five children, friends and the community at this very difficult time.
If you, a child or another person are in immediate danger, you should call the police now on 000. You can also call the police on 131 444 to report a crime after it’s happened in Queensland.
For 24hr/7 day a week domestic violence crisis counselling and assistance contact:
DV CONNECT: 1800 811 811
1800 RESPECT: 1800 737 732
For legal advice and information, please get in touch with WLSQ on 1800 957 957 Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 4:30pm, or check out our website for resources: https://pulse.ly/kxk0fj0ben
Check out this new resource, "Engaging Men from Multicultural and Faith-Based Communities in Primary Prevention": ⬆️ link in story ⬆️
To make gender equality and violence prevention activities effective, it's crucial to involve everyone, including men and boys from multicultural and faith-based communities. By overcoming engagement barriers, showcasing the benefits of prevention activities, and working with communities to build trust and capacity, we can help these men participate meaningfully in primary prevention.
Developed by the @mcwh1978 and @safe_and_equal , this resource combines insights from the Connecting Communities network and existing evidence on engaging men from these communities in prevention initiatives.
Financial abuse is a hidden epidemic affecting millions. Tory Archbold's harrowing experience of stalking and financial control highlights how difficult it can be to escape abusive relationships, especially when financial systems don't support victim-survivors.
Many businesses inadvertently enable financial abuse, but there’s hope. Over 20 companies, including ANZ and Optus, have pledged to address financial abuse in their terms and conditions, aiming to prevent harm and hold perpetrators accountable.
Discover how these changes are empowering victims and what more needs to be done.
Read the full @abcnews_au story ⬆️ link in story ⬆️
A key area of the service and assistance WLSQ provides is financial rebuilding through our Financial Abuse Prevention Unit (FAPU).
FAPU assists women when they have made the decision to leave/or have left an abusive partner to help with reviewing their financial options, budgeting and practical strategies to build financial security for themselves and their children.
Find out more about FAPU ⬆️ link in bio ⬆️
For 24hr/7 day a week domestic violence crisis counselling and assistance contact:
DV CONNECT: 1800 811 811
1800 RESPECT: 1800 737 732
For legal assistance, please call our Helpline on 1800 957 957 between 9.00am and 4.30pm.
Women from refugee and migrant backgrounds are among the most vulnerable in our society, with about one-third experiencing partner violence.
Due to their reluctance to disclose, many remain in abusive relationships. Their vulnerability is further heightened by family separation, pre-arrival trauma, and limited support networks during resettlement.
So how do we better help this vulnerable cohort? Research from the University of Wollongong, the first of its kind in Australia, shows universal screening at settlement services helped women speak up and get help.
Read more from @womensagenda ⬆️ link in story ⬆️
For assistance, contact the Refugee and Immigration Legal Service (RAILS)
(07) 3846 9300
For 24hr/7 day a week domestic violence crisis counselling and assistance contact:
DV CONNECT: 1800 811 811
1800 RESPECT: 1800 737 732
For legal assistance, please call our Helpline on 1800 957 957 between 9.00am and 4.30pm.
(07) 3846 9300
Today is your last chance to donate to Women’s Legal Service Qld this financial year. Your support can change a woman’s life.
We need your support to answer more calls, provide more free legal appointments and reach more women when they need it most.
Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to support the work of WLSQ and women impacted by domestic and family violence. ⬆️ link in bio ⬆️
Getting access to legal advice is crucially important for women escaping domestic and family violence.
Providing the funding for legal assistance is partly the responsibility of the federal government. @abcnews_au 7.30's chief political correspondent Laura Tingle and Dana Morse report: ⬆️ link in story ⬆️
There’s just 1 day left to make your tax-deductible donation this financial year, your support can change a woman’s life!
This year, the number of calls made to our Helpline has increased by 28%. Sadly, we don’t have the capacity to answer every call from a woman reaching out for help.
We urgently need your support to answer more calls, provide more free legal appointments and reach more women when they need it most.
Together, we can make change happen. Please donate today ⬆️ link in bio ⬆️
Did you know that 1 in 3 Australians have experienced sexual harassment at work in the last 5 years?
The Australian Human Rights Commission is seeking your stories to help make workplaces safer. If you've faced sexual harassment at work, share your experience through a written submission or audio recording on their website.
👉 Share your story here: ⬆️ link in story ⬆️
*Source: Time for Respect, Australian Human Rights Commission, 2022
For assistance:
➡️ Reporting a sexual assault: https://pulse.ly/istmjfcmg5
➡️ Women's Legal Service Counselling Notes Protect: https://pulse.ly/xgn6elybxe
➡️ Sexual Assault Helpline: 1800 010 120
For legal assistance, please call our Helpline on 1800 957 957 between 9.00am and 4.30pm.
“More than 160,000 parents in Australia's child support system failed to lodge tax returns last financial year and avoided paying or receiving the correct amount in child maintenance payments from their ex-partner.”
WLSA EO, Lara Freidin spoke to Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) about the devastating impact non-payment of child support has on women who make up the majority of recipients and are already facing significant economic disadvantage.
This is a widespread and gendered issue, leaving many women escaping violence to live in poverty.
Read more from the @abcnews_au ⬆️ link in story ⬆️
Exciting news! Last week, we launched the Women’s Legal Service Qld (WLSQ) Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), which begins a long-term journey to support and enhance legal and social justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
The launch event at the @statelibraryqld featured a beautiful bespoke artwork by @sar.ra , a talented First Nations artist from Goreng Goreng Country. The event included a Welcome to Country by Aunty Kathryn Fisher, speeches from Rachael Sarra and Karina Hogan, a presentation of our RAP, and a moving dance performance by @the.firstcreatives .
WLSQ is now looking for members to join our First Nations Advisory Group, as we recognise the importance of incorporating First Nations wisdom and knowledge into our work. Please express your interest via our bio link if you want to contribute your expertise and help guide WLSQ.
Join us on this important journey towards reconciliation and justice. Together, we can build safer futures for all women and children in Queensland.
Read the full Reflect RAP via our bio link.
Need extra support this tax time? The Tax Help program is a free service that provides ATO-trained volunteers to help you lodge your tax returns online*.
They can also help you to set up a myGov account or to let the ATO know if you don’t need to lodge a tax return.
Make an appointment by phoning the ATO on 13 28 61 for Tax Help services near you or go to the ATO website for more information.
*Assistance provided if you have simple tax affairs, and your income is $60,000 or less.
