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More funding promised to men’s behaviour change programs, but we’re still not sure they work

Contributor, Thursday, 27th February 2020 -  The Australian government has committed funding to men's behaviour change programs in the wake of the murder of Hannah Clarke and her children – but what are they and do they work, ask Rebecca Stewart and Breanna Wright.
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‘It’s our national shame’

Andrew Cairns, Thursday, 13th February 2020 -  Addressing domestic violence in our communities must be a national priority, writes Andrew Cairns, CEO of Community Sector Banking.

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A community acting against family violence

Contributor, Thursday, 28th November 2019 -  One Aboriginal community has co-designed an online family violence resource for their own people, prioritising the voices of Australia’s First Nations populations in positive change, writes Renee Fiolet from University of Melbourne.
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Rosie Batty says the family law system is putting women and children at grave risk

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 23rd October 2019 -  The prominent campaigner is teaming up with women’s legal services across Australia to launch a new five-step plan   
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Men have a vital role to play in the anti-domestic violence movement, advocates say

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 9th October 2019 -  White Ribbon Australia has shut down, but community groups say engaging with men remains an important component of the movement to end violence against women.
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White Ribbon closes down amid financial turmoil

Luke Michael, Thursday, 3rd October 2019 -  White Ribbon Australia is closing its doors for good, with the charity announcing it has gone into liquidation.

Outrage over funding for couples counselling in domestic violence package

Maggie Coggan, Tuesday, 30th July 2019 -  The Senate has passed a motion criticising the government’s plan to fund couples counselling for abuse perpetrators and their victims. 

Gender inequality to be fixed by the next generation

Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 22nd May 2019 -  Young people are being encouraged to play an active role in promoting respectful relationships after research found one in seven young Australians believe a man would be justified to force sex if the woman initiated the act, but then changed her mind
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Equal blame? The dangers of couples counselling in a domestic violence situation

Wendy Williams, Thursday, 16th May 2019 -  Funding in the federal budget for broad-based counselling and dispute resolution has triggered outrage and sighs of disbelief from many working in the sector.

NSW bolsters domestic violence efforts with Our Watch membership

Luke Michael, Friday, 10th May 2019 -  New South Wales has been lauded for taking a new approach to prevent family violence after becoming the final Australian state to join the Our Watch initiative.

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