Young Women's Report: A report of the Young Women and Non-Binary People's Forum 7 July 2021 and AWAVA's Young Women Survey 2021 This ground breaking report explores a range of issues associated with gender-based violence and its impact on young women and non-binary people. Drawing on both the 2021 survey conducted by the Australian [...]
AWAVA has conducted a budget analysis in relation to budget measures aimed at prevention and responses to all forms of violence against women and their children. In response to community pressure, the government has certainly attempted to place women closer to the centre of this year’s budget. With the much-welcomed return of the Women’s [...]
In this submission we highlight that women with disability are more likely to experience more severe and frequent violence, by a wider array of perpetrators. They are additionally likely to encounter more barriers in seeking protection and justice. Girls and young women with disability are exposed to a broad range of violence perpetrated by carers, [...]
9 April 2021 The Refugee Advice and Casework Service (RACS) and Australian Women Against Violence Alliance (AWAVA) strongly oppose the Department of Home Affairs’ proposed imposition of an English language requirement, on both sponsors and applicants, for a partner visa. The Department of Home Affairs suggest in their consultation that passing an English test will make partner [...]
Advocacy has long been used as a feminist tool to challenge and disassemble sexist attitudes, policies and practices. By looking first at parliamentary inquiries, followed by the process of lobbying, this blog outlines how to effectively engage with politicians and take advantage of parliamentary processes to support the rights and freedoms of women and girls [...]
26 February 2021 Financial abuse and domestic violence advocates will give evidence to the Senate Committee today about the harm women will face if the Government’s Supporting Economic Recovery Bill is passed. Spokesperson for the Economic Abuse Reference Group Laura Bianchi said its 20 member organisations, which assist people experiencing financial abuse, have [...]
18 February 2021 The passage of the Government’s flawed merger bill by the barest of margins is a disappointing outcome for Australian children and families and tasks Australian judges with an impossible task, a coalition of stakeholders said today. The Law Council of Australia, Women’s Legal Services Australia, Community Legal Centres Australia, the [...]
Coercive control is an umbrella term that refers to an ongoing pattern of controlling and coercive behaviours that pervade an individual’s daily life with a devastating impact. These behaviours may include physical, sexual, psychological, financial and emotional abuse and intimidation, used as tactics by a perpetrator to gain power, control and dominance over a victim/survivor. [...]
Women exploited by controversial rehabilitation centre, family violence expected to spike in post-COVID Christmas, reports and more. 17 December 2020 "Activism against violence against Indigenous women is every damn day” writes Marlene Longbottom, systemic failing in police handling of DFV and more. 8 December 2020 Family and Federal Court merger risks the lives of [...]
About 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence Campaign Led by women’s rights defenders, the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that begins on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day. It was initiated by [...]