“Viciousness”, Not Covid, Led Scott Morrison to Break Mental Health Taboo
By: Laura Bennett
Two things you’re not supposed to talk about are religion and politics. Read more
Housing Crisis: “The System is Broken”
By: Mike Crooks
With the Australian housing crisis reaching fever pitch, a new event is about to shine a light on the hardship of many Australians – and provide possible solutions. Read more
The Australian Doctor Saving Thousands of Lives in Africa
By: Georgia Free
Meet Dr Andrew Browning – the Australian doctor saving the lives and dignity of thousands of women in Africa, one surgery at a time. Read more
Laurie Lawrence Launches Free CPR Training to Help Save Lives
By: Steff Willis
Royal Lifesaving (RLSSA) and Kids Alive have joined forces to ensure more Australians know how to save the life of a little one, launching The Heart Beat Club. Read more
Budget 24/25: “A Fairer Go”
By: Mike Crooks
In tough economic times comes a budget bearing gifts – including a $300 surprise. Read more
“It’s not love, it’s abuse”: Coercive Control
By: Mike Crooks
The NSW Government has launched an eye-opening ad campaign in the lead-up to new domestic violence laws.
Key points
- 97% of intimate partner homicides in NSW between 2000 and 2018 were preceded by the perpetrator using coercive control towards the victim.
- Coercive control ads, which begin rolling out today, use the tagline, “It’s not love, it’s coercive control. Know the signs of abuse.”
- $925 million “Leaving Violence” package to support women to escape an abusive partner announced today.
Your Old or Broken Mobile Phone Could Save a Life
By: Steve Dunster
Warning: The following article contains mentions of domestic violence. If you need support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or visit lifeline.org.au. If you have been impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit 1800RESPECT.org.au.
Aussies are being encouraged to donate their old mobile phones, to give domestic violence victims a safe way to get help.
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Domestic Violence Causes National Distress, Reliance on Lifeline
By: Laura Bennett
Warning: The following article contains mentions of domestic violence. If you need support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or visit lifeline.org.au. If you have been impacted by sexual assault, domestic or family violence, call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit 1800RESPECT.org.au.
In Australia right now, society is grappling with the unignorable truth that violence against women has become a national crisis.
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The Prayer and Kindness Movement Sparked by Bondi and Wakeley
By: Pray Australia
Sydney is still reeling from recent events at Bondi and Wakeley. Read more
Raising a Daughter with Apert Syndrome – in Indonesia
As Mother’s Day approaches, Compassion is shining a spotlight on those mums who are called to raise children with special needs like Angel, from Indonesia, and her teen daughter, Karunia. Read more