Zonta Club Hobart are holding a fundraising luncheon in November. Funds raised will support Jireh House and Engender Equality to support women and children escaping family violence. Register here: trybooking.com/events/landing…

Victim-survivors from our Advocates for Change program wrote a submission to the Draft National Principles to Address Coercive Control. It is vital the voices of victim-survivors are embedded in these Principles. You can read our submission here: tinyurl.com/mubbnd2c

We have updated and reprinted our booklet on healthy relationships 'Love, Sex & Intimacy'. You can download a copy of this booklet from our website: tinyurl.com/4rwrm8cx

In a collaboration with University of Tasmania social work students our Advocates for Change were interviewed for a powerful podcast series 'Voices In The Storm' for the #16DaysOfActivism You can listen to the full series on spotify here: open.spotify.com/show/4yjqcuDkX…

On Friday Advocate for Change Deborah Thomson was the keynote speaker for the last day of the #16DaysOfActivism event in Launceston. She shared important insights into what victim-survivors need reinforced the message that victim-survivors are experts on their own lives.

Advocate for Change Deb is working hard to raise awareness about the experiences of violence by #autistic women and girls and is committed to bringing change for women with #disability. You can find her media here: Article: abc.net.au/.../late-autis… Video: youtube.com/watch?v=wlQa-V…

We are excited to be collaborating with COTA Tas in their establishment of an Older Voices for Change advocates group. If you would like to find out more or apply to join Older Voices for Change, please email [email protected], ring 6231 3265 or visit cotatas.org.au

Often #sexualassault within a relationship or marriage is not reported and is often used alongside other types of #familyviolence. Annie speaks out about her experience to raise awareness and encourage others to come forward and report. abc.net.au/news/2023-01-3…

Food control is a form of coercive control that is often invisible and potentially life-threatening. Victim-survivor Nova shares the reality of how food abuse is used to exert power and control in #familyviolence abc.net.au/everyday/food-…

We held an event on Thursday to launch our research discussion paper on the Misidentification of the Predominant Aggressor in Tasmania to coincide with International Womens’ Day 2023. Full report is available here: tinyurl.com/353wtmbc #familyviolence #DFSV

In Tasmania, the police's power to issue final #familyviolence orders is exacerbating the issue of misidentification of the predominant aggressor. Read the full article here: abc.net.au/news/2023-03-0…

Join @ourwatchaus one-off webinar if you want to be part of the discussion on better practices for reporting on #SexualHarassment. Hear about the impacts of reporting on sources and what that means for #GenderEquality. Find out more & sign up here. bit.ly/3yt69eY

Harmony Day is a to celebrate our diversity and spread the message that in Australia, #everyonebelongs. One of our Advocates for Change, Luisa, shares some of her experiences of moving to Australia from Colombia. You can listen here: abc.net.au/.../celebratin… #harmonyday2023

Today and every day we stand with trans and gender diverse people and remain committed to advocating with them to live their lives free from violence, abuse and harm. Our service is inclusive of all genders and sexual identities. #transrightsarehumanrights

Upcoming book Launch Tasmanian Voices The Family Violence Epidemic: A Collection of Essays - Deborah Thomson to be held in Hobart 26 April. Tickets available here: events.humanitix.com/book-launch-ta…