Violence against women and girls, including family violence, is a serious and widespread problem in Australia. It can happen to anyone in our community, no matter their age, gender, income or cultural status.
Family Violence can take many forms including:
- Physical or sexual abuse
- Controlling behaviour such as limiting access to family and friends
- Limiting or restricting access to money
- Psychological and emotional abuse
- Using text message, email, social media or a tracking a device to threaten or control; and
- Travel visa abuse.
But it doesn't have to be this way. We can all play a role in preventing family violence.
Would you like to know more? Come along to 'Start the Conversation - Family Violence Prevention is everyone's business' on Tuesday 3 December from 7.30 -9pm.
'Start the Conversation' is a free webinar delivered in partnership with Monash and Maroondah Council's. Our host, Patricia Karvelas will be joined by a panel of experts to explore the impacts of family violence, what you can do to help prevent it, and the supports available. Book here
'Start the Conversation' is being held during 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, recognised every year from 25 November to 10 December, where communities around the world join the call to prevent and eliminate violence against women and girls.
Help and support is available if you or someone you know is experiencing family violence. Visit www.knox.vic.gov.au/familyviolencesupport
If you are in immediate danger, call 000.
