The Family Court of Australia and Federal Circuit Court of Australia have simplified the process of identifying risk by creating a new harmonised form Notice of child abuse, family violence or risk to be used across both courts. The single form replaces three court forms, the Notice of Risk; Notice of Child Abuse; Family Violence…
Swinburne University are conducting a research study as part of an evaluation of family violence reforms within the Magistrates’ Court Victoria. They are seeking to understand the impact that COVID-19 has had on services that work with the court in relation to family violence. This research involves an online survey and the opportunity to participate in…
The Monash Gender and Family Violence Prevention Centre is surveying practitioners from mental health, AOD, Child Protection, Corrections, Police and MBCPs about screening practices for family violence. The survey is designed to capture professionals views and experience of family violence perpetrator screening and risk assessment.
(Source: Monash Gender and Family Violence Prevention Centre )
The Victorian Law Reform Commission is seeking submissions regarding the response of the justice system to sexual offences. Victim survivors and professionals can make submissions by 23 December 2020.
(Source: Victorian Law Reform Commission Website)
The Victorian Government is building a family violence memorial in Melbourne’s CBD that will pay tribute to victim survivors. The memorial will serve as a permanent, physical reminder to those impacted by family violence – that they are seen, that they are important and that support is available to them. Work will commence shortly at…
Sexual Assault Services Victoria (formerly CASA Forum) is the newly expanded peak body for sexual assault and harmful sexual behaviour services in Victoria.
The peak body provides advocacy, expertise and support. Information about sexual assault services and other resources can be found on their website.
(Source: Sexual Assault Services Victoria email, 12.11.20)
Six Aboriginal organisations will receive additional funding through the Aboriginal Community Response and Recovery Fund, including Elizabeth Morgan House Aboriginal Women’s Service to continue to provide emergency and long-term housing solutions. Dardi Munwurro is another beneficiary, who will use the funding to create 10 online videos that highlight the work of Aboriginal leaders and community…
As part of the state budget, the Victorian Government has announced it will spend $5.3 billion to build more than 12,000 public housing homes over the next four years. The Big Housing Build is expected to accommodate as many as 1,000 victim survivors of family violence. Another 1,000 public housing dwellings will set aside for…
The 2020 Victorian budget includes the following investment into family violence reforms: $8.2m over two years to grow the family violence and sexual violence workforces. $87.3m over four years for the continuation of family violence flexible support packages. $18.2m over two years to support case management in core and cluster refuges. $10.7m over four years…
The UN’s 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is a global campaign dedicated to end violence against women and girls. The campaign runs from 25 November (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) to the 10 December (International Human Rights Day). In the northern metropolitan region, WHIN is leading a gender equitable…
