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01 Jun 2020... Living with violence can have as much of an impact on children as the victims themselves. Children who see abuse or live in a violent household experience fear, intimidation and threat to safety like you do.

08 Jun 2017... This safety plan is a guide to help you protect yourself and get help safely. You can use this plan if you are scared about being made to get married, scared about refusing a marriage or scared to leave a marriage that you never agreed to.

01 May 2019... Image-based abuse is when an intimate image is shared, or threatened to be shared, without the consent of the person in that image. This guide explains what an 'intimate image' is, how to make a report and how to get help.

18 Apr 2019... Fact sheets for parents and carers. Bullying, harassment, discrimination and violence are all interpersonal behaviours that can create or contribute to negative social environments. All school communities should have clear definitions outlined in their school policies and procedures for bullying, harassment, discrimination and violence.

01 Jun 2021... A video explaining what financial abuse is. For the last couple of years, ADEC's Community Services department has worked on a project called “SAY NO TO ABUSE” to help families from culturally diverse backgrounds who are affected by disabilities to recognise and understand abuse in a culturally sensitive context.

29 Jun 2021... A poster which explains what elder abuse is and how to get support.

15 Jul 2022... Nobody should experience violence or abuse because of their age. Elder abuse is family violence and is unacceptable. This video explains what elder abuse (or violence against older people) looks like and how you can get help if you or someone you know is experiencing elder abuse. This is an initiative of the Barwon Elder Abuse Primary Prevention Network. 

01 Jul 2024... A resource hub with information on Gender-based violence, including the impact and forms of gender-based violence and how to get support. Information is provided on these topics: Domestic and Family Violence Technology Facilitated Abuse Sexual Violence Coercive Control Human Trafficking People with Disabilities Gender Equality

08 Jul 2024... Everyone deserves the right to consent to who they marry . Learn the difference between arranged and forced marriages, the legal consequences, how to recognise the signs of forced marriage, and the support available to help you or someone you know.  

19 Aug 2024... Domestic and family violence is when a person like a partner or family member uses power and control to dominate or hurt you.  It can happen in many forms, like physical harm, insults, tracking your movements, breaking your things, or cutting you off from your friends.  For some women, domestic and family violence begins during their pregnancy, or this can be a time when it gets worse. Sometimes abuse is aimed at your unborn baby which can affect the wellbeing of you both.  You deserve to live free from control, violence, and fear. Watch this video to learn more about domestic and family violence, and how you can seek and receive help.