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15 Feb 2024... Information for refugees and migrant men about family violence. Family violence refers to a pattern of ongoing abusive and controlling behaviours that take many different forms. It happens within intimate relationships as well as between family members. Family violence can affect anyone, regardless of sex, age, race, sexuality, disability, gender identity or lifestyle. However, violent behaviour is most frequently used by men, as a way to exercise power and control over women and children.        

01 Dec 2020... This book is about family violence, the effects of family violence, how you can get help.

21 Mar 2024... A brochure developed by Migrant Information Centre (East Melbourne) with information on services you can access for you and your children's needs when you are experiencing family violence. It also has information on women's support groups and respectful relationships programs in Victoria.

Centrelink/Services Australia has multilingual information, referrals and support for people affected by family and domestic violence.  Documents are bilingual. The English version is included in each translated resource. Please scroll down to access the English text.

26 Oct 2022... This document provides information about family violence and about GenWest's family violence support services. GenWest supports diverse clients in Melbourne's western suburbs and provides services such as case management support, family violence support, counselling for children and young people, and referral to other support services.

25 Feb 2022... The Information Sheet 'Family Violence: What Police do' has been designed to explain Victoria Police's response to family violence. They have been written for people who have been affected or harmed by family violence, people who have committed family violence, and people and/or services supporting them.

01 Jan 2021... Men Managing Change is a series of family violence prevention micro-movies which emerged from a two-year community conversation about preventing family violence and a series of workshops at a Multicultural Men’s Shed exploring men's understanding of their rights, cultural attitudes and change.  The videos open a dialogue about how men might examine their behaviour and adapt to improve their chances of forming respectful relationships with partners based on equality. The project engaged with men and women from newly settled communities and found that many don’t know the full legal meaning of family violence, some accept family violence as normal, and some men see the system as threatening their manhood and favouring women. 

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.

01 Sep 2020... This video has been created to initiate conversations on family violence in the community and highlight the impact that a simple interaction can have to influence meaningful change.

30 Sep 2024... This resource (directory) from GenWest lists family violence support services in the western region and some statewide services. The directory includes contact details of 24-hour emergency services, family violence services, community legal services, mental health services, emergency accommodation and housing support, Aboriginal family violence services, LGBTIQA+ services, services for children and young people, income support, support for men who want to change their behaviour, services for older people, support for victims/survivors of sexual assault, accessibility, and other legal services.