Coercive Control
If you feel like your relationship or a relationship of a friend or loved one isn’t healthy and there are signs of controlling behaviour that are intimidating, hurtful, scary, or isolating—you’re right to check if it’s coercive control.
Challenging the Myths
The stories we tell ourselves about family violence matter. When we get them wrong, people suffer in silence and perpetrators face no consequences.
Children and Family Violence
Children are victims too.When someone uses violence or control against their partner, they’re harming the whole family. This can start before a child is even born.
Family Violence and Disability
Disabled people are constantly told they’re the problem. Over time, they start to believe it, and everything seems to confirm they’re to blame.
Social Media and Disrespect
Social media shows young people a constant flow of disrespectful content that treat people – especially women and girls – badly. These messages come from influencers and online personalities with millions of followers. This content changes how young people think about relationships, men and women,…
Family Violence in Emergencies
Research shows that emergencies like bushfires, floods, storms or pandemics can increase family violence. The stress, disruption and financial pressure that come with disasters can make existing violence worse, or lead to violence happening for the first time.
Healthy and Unhealthy Relationships
Knowing what makes a good relationship — and spotting the warning signs when things aren’t right — is one of the most important things we can learn.