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Informed by survivor advocates, Together for Better shares practical insights for ethically embedding lived experience. Drawing on five years of learning, it recognises survivor advocacy as a distinct discipline and supports organisations to move beyond tokenism toward accountable practice, meaningful participation, and genuine power sharing.

Safe and Equal have launched an innovative new edition of the Driving Change resource, seeking to engage audiences in conversations about what can be done to prevent family and gender-based violence.

eSafety’s latest campaign, If Sextortionists Were Honest, raises awareness of sextortion—online blackmail involving threats to share intimate images or videos. The campaign exposes common offender tactics, including fake profiles, rapid trust-building, and pressure designed to make victims act out of fear.

No to Violence Communities of Practice series for 2026, with a focus on supporting and deepening practice around the Adult Using Family Violence (AUFV) MARAM Responsibilities and Tools, for leaders.

No to Violence Communities of Practice series for 2026, with a focus on supporting and deepening practice around the Adult Using Family Violence (AUFV) MARAM Responsibilities and Tools for practitioners.

Mildura has always been part of Djirra’s story — from their beginnings in 2008 to the thousands of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women who have joined us through Sisters Day Out ®. For more information download the attached flyer or visit their website.

The Mandatory Minimum Qualifications (MMQ) Policy sets out the minimum qualification requirements for specialist family violence response roles in Victoria. The updated MMQ Policy can be found below and will come into effect from 31 March 2026.

A 10-year strategy to address family, domestic and sexual violence experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

The Albanese and Allan Labor Governments are investing an extra $180 million to support women and children experiencing family, domestic and sexual violence in Victoria.

The Victorian Government is working towards a future where every person is safe, respected and free from violence.

New cultural safety guidance from the Commission for Children and Young People offers practical steps to take organisations through the process of establishing culturally safe environments, and to demonstrate their compliance with the law.

Aimed at professionals supporting victims of family violence and offers in-depth insights into the dynamics of coercive control within migrant and refugee communities.

Developed by the InTouch Women's Legal Centre, designed to support both women experiencing family violence and family violence service providers.