Coercive control remains misunderstood as authorities struggle to prosecute offenders, reports 7News.
Big tech fails victim-survivors as abusers monitor their lives and curtail their freedom, reports Crikey.
The killing of Australian women is a national crisis. The answers are staring us in the face, reports Mamamia.
Want to be on top? Why our outrage at reality TV exploitation is easier than confronting the systems driving sexual violence in Australia, reports Women's Agenda.
Federal and Victorian Governments announce $180 million in funding to support women and children experiencing family, domestic and sexual violence in Victoria.
$34m funding for Brisbane Magistrates Court upgrades to improve victim-survivor safety.
Federal
Joint meeting of Community Services Ministers and Women and Women’s Safety Ministerial Council.
Resources
'Hear Our Voices', to help frontline workers support older women who have experienced sexual violence.
Inquiry into the relationship between domestic, family and sexual violence and suicide is seeking written submissions by 13 March 2026.
University of Melbourne are running a study exploring innovative healing interventions (trauma-sensitive yoga or cognitive processing therapy) for survivors of sexual violence who have complex PTSD.
Jobs/Opportunities
Wesnet is seeking an Operations Manager to lead our business, procurement, data management, and administrative functions. This is an ongoing position, available as a full-time role or 0.8 FTE by negotiation. Applications close 5pm AEDT 16 March 2026.
Training
Artificial Intelligence in the Context of DFV- common myths, benefits, privacy concerns, environmental impact, and safe usage practices for survivors and frontline workers. 4 March 12:30 - 1:30 PM.
CCTV and the Internet of Things (IoT) - features and access points that can be exploited, raising significant privacy and safety concerns. 6 May 12:30 - 1:30 PM
Connected Cars- the levels of connectivity in newer cars, the data collected and shared, privacy concerns, and ways survivors in Australia are vulnerable to being tracked through their cars. 11 June 12:30 - 1:30 PM
Applications are now open to study RMIT’s Graduate Certificate in Domestic & Family Violence in 2026. This degree is taught by a teaching team of specialists and practitioners and will provide you with the mandatory qualifications to work in the specialist family violence sector. Come and get up-skilled in responding to, and preventing, family violence! Apply here.
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