Dentists are acting as “first responders” to domestic violence victims, as experts call for increased training to help them support women in crisis. Women with facial injuries and broken teeth are often more likely to seek dental treatment than see a doctor, placing dentists at the frontline of early intervention.
Continue readingPetition calls for dowry to be recognised as family violence
A petition calling for the practice of “dowry” to be recognised as family violence has been tabled in Victoria’s Parliament. Those behind the move say there’s little doubt ongoing demands for dowry are fuelling domestic abuse in some ethnic communities. A petition calling for the practice of “dowry” to be recognised as family violence has […]
Continue readingCultural awareness training for new migrants
New migrants arriving in Australia should undergo cultural awareness training about issues such as family violence, child abuse, sexual harassment and drink driving, a migrant advocacy group says. The call follows a survey of Melbourne migrants that identified large gaps in their knowledge of laws relating to such issues. A group of 212 migrants received […]
Continue readingMessage from Goddesses Laxmi – Blessings for families with female babies
I hope this Diwali had bring peace and happiness to all. Laxmi is the goddess that blesses all with wealth. Last month I met an unusually financially competent lady who manages the business side of things for their family business. Her husband and her adult children speak to her often for advice on financial matters. […]
Continue readingLuke Battys and Sargun Ragi’s Deaths Should Not Go In Vain
It is the 3rd anniversary of Sargun Ragi s death and one year anniversary of Luke Battys death. The Coroner Judge Ian Gray released the findings of inquest into Luke Battys death. He found that the system failed to protect Luke and his mother Rosie Batty (Australian of Year 2015) from Luke Father Mr Greg […]
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