In the week that has many of us eagerly awaiting Sunday’s Carbon Emmissions announcement, and what impact this will have on Australian Women, there has still been plenty of news focussed on the impacts of violence against women. Grab a cuppa and settle in for some great reading…
Firstly, a few releases from the Minister’s Office
- Online Support for Victims/Survivors of Violence and Abuse
- Parliament must lead on Appropriate Conduct Towards Women
In news around Australia:
- The Bendigo Advertiser reports on a pilot program being rolled-out in Central Victoria
- The Herald Sun comments on the loophole that protects convicted sex offenders
- Eva Ensler writes about men,women and violence in The Age
- Ian Robinson writes an opinion piece on the plight of women in Australia
- Farrah Tomazin urges the Victorian Government to not forget about Domestic and Family Violence as it gets ‘tough on crime’
- Several protestors, including women, were arrested in WA during a protest and blockade at James Price Point
And Internationally:
- SlutWalk takes on new meanings in India
There have been a number of articles published after the release of the report “”Children’s exposure to domestic violence in Australia””
Training
Upcoming Training and Workshops
- CASA House in Victoria is offering a number of workshops in coming months. Click here to learn more
- WIRE will hold a free information session Impact of Family Violence on the Mother/Baby relationship
- Feminist InspirActivism in August – click here
Conferences
And you still have time to register for these conferences!