Professor Cathy Humphreys

Professor Cathy Humphreys

Honorary Professor, Social Work, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, Co-researcher, MAEVe (Melbourne Research Alliance to End Violence Against women and their children), University of Melbourne

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Health & Medicine

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This policy could make women’s super more vulnerable to financial abuse

Australia’s opposition says early access to superannuation is an election policy for the party’s campaign. But we’ve already seen it makes women vulnerable to economic abuse

Politics & Society

Don’t twist the aim of The Voice for political gain

Opponents to the Indigenous Voice to Parliament are repeating history – taking the very real issue of child protection and using it as a political weapon

Health & Medicine

We must act now to stop child sexual exploitation in residential care

The Australian state of Victoria must properly resource and implement policies to prevent child sexual exploitation

Health & Medicine

Domestic violence linked to alcohol use is a national emergency

Alcohol and other drug use increases the severity of violence towards victim survivors, but the drug and alcohol sector and the domestic violence sector remain stubbornly siloed

Politics & Society

Allegations of sexual harassment and abuse an urgent test for government

The latest sexual assault allegations to consume Australia’s parliament is a reminder that a roadmap for legislative reform has been ‘left on the shelf’

Health & Medicine

Listening to the voices of survivors of violence and abuse

Whether it’s addressing sexual violence, coercive control or interventions for perpetrators – the voices of women survivors are central to making a difference

Health & Medicine

Women who use force

While domestic and family violence is predominantly perpetrated by men, it’s important to understand the reasons why some women use force

Health & Medicine

Poverty is trapping women in abusive relationships

The Australian Government’s JobSeeker and JobKeeper payments need to be recognised as crucial tools for preventing domestic and family violence – and need to be maintained

Health & Medicine

Bonus Episode: Life Beyond Coronavirus: The Expert View

Why is Melbourne back in lockdown when it looked like Australia had succeeded in reducing the spread of COVID-19? And what's the way out?

Health & Medicine

Public trust and controlling COVID-19

Australia has a long history of tackling health challenges collectively, but public trust in government is a crucial ingredient, especially now during COVID-19