Program Evaluation -Gauri Kapoor Gauri recently attended a workshop run by Sue Dyson (La Trobe University). You can read Gauri’s report here.
Continue readingMIGRANT WOMEN-KNOW YOUR RIGHTS AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE EVEN BEFORE YOU LEAVE YOUR COUNTRY
On Friday, the AustralianGovernmentreleased a Pre-Departure pack for migrant women who marry Australian residents and arrive on Partner visas . If you have married an Australian Resident and planning to move to leave your country, this is what you should be reading now. National Roundtable on reducing Violence against Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) Women […]
Continue readingRoyal Commission into Family Violence: A survivor’s plea for end to dowry abuse
It has been a long battle for ACHRH, but one that has seen a positive response from the Victorian Government. In a report submitted by ACHRH, the Royal Commission and theAustralasian Centre for Human Rights and Healthrecommended the government amend theFamily Violence Protection Act, to include dowries as a form of “economic abuse”.
Continue readingTIME TO RE-FOCUS
It’s time to STOP, It’s time to RE- THINK, it’s time to RE-FOCUS. A free-to-use, easy and interactive app for women who have, are, or thinking of separating. It covers all the information you need about Domestic Violence, arrangements for children, financial and property matters. Its your safety first. Your information is safe and not […]
Continue readingHow to manage your finances
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is pleased to launch the Women’s Money Toolkit. This toolkit was developed in partnership with the Office for Women. The Women’s Money Toolkit will help women make informed financial choices, make the most of their money and avoid financial pitfalls. It provides financial information tailored to individual circumstances, […]
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