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“We don’t need more talking, we need action.” Executive director of advocacy group Fair Agenda Renee Carr said the survey was “staggering”. “We don’t need a strawpoll on whether or not survivors get the best quality support and reform, we need leadership,” she said.  The survey, which will be open until 31 July, includes questions such as what are the major issues facing people experiencing gendered violence, what outcomes are most relevant for a national strategy against violence, and what could be improved to prevent family, domestic and sexual violence in Australia.  READ...

Share on Twitter The federal government has announced a $10 million funding boost to support temporary visa holders trying to flee domestic and family violence. Many temporary visa holders also face increased barriers to leaving abusive situations due to social isolation, limited English language skills, and fears they could be kicked out of Australia without sponsorship. “We want to ensure that no matter what a woman’s visa status may be, she is able to access help and support when needed, to stay safe from violence and abuse,” Minister for Women’s Safety Anne Ruston said...

Women's advocacy leaders are urging the government to meet with First Nations communities, as Indigenous women continue to be more likely to experience violence and assault than their non-Indigenous counterparts. Sandra Creamer, CEO of the National Aboriginal Women's Alliance urged Anne Ruston, the newly appointed minister for women's safety, to elevate and amplify Indigenous voices.  "We need to be at the table — if we're not at the table, we're going to be a discussion on the table anyway. A lot of us have solutions that can benefit our women."  The National Aboriginal Women's Alliance ...

Share on Twitter Australia will work toward a goal of eliminating violence against women and children when leaders meet for the National Women's Safety Summit on 29 and 30 July. The dates have been locked in at the same time as women's safety groups seek more funding to deal with increased demand from women fleeing violence. Women's Safety Minister Anne Ruston said the summit is part of a consultation process that will inform the next national plan to "stop the rot that is domestic violence". READ MORE "This plan needs to be a very ambitious plan, we need to make sure that we move...

Women's safety summit to bring national leaders together to tackle domestic violence Posted 3 updated 2 AprApril 2021 at 7:58am Space to play or pause, M to mute, left and right arrows to seek, up and down arrows for volume. Watch 1 Share Print text only Cancel A national women's safety summit will be held in July, as governments and stakeholders work to shape the next national plan to reduce violence against women.  Key points: A 12-year plan to reduce violence against women and children expires next year The national women's summit will help shape what the next plan will seek to address ...