Family Violence

While the government is committed to urgently responding to the scale of men’s violence against women, there remains inaction on reforming our systems

The artwork in this series has its own story – using an Australian rhino beetle to illustrate metamorphosis and recovery

The concept of ‘home’ fundamentally shifts after a child loses a parent to domestic homicide and it can be challenging to rebuild a sense of belonging

Children bereaved by domestic homicide deserve support and advocacy, not silence and stigma. As a society, let’s engage rather than look away

Schools can be the only stable and predictable environment in the lives of children affected by the tragedy of fatal domestic violence – but they need resourcing

After a parent is killed due to domestic violence, children aren’t given enough opportunity to express their opinions on decisions that directly affect their lives

Claiming control over your own story is a crucial step towards healing and social transformation after losing a parent due to domestic homicide

Losing a parent through domestic homicide can change a child’s self-understanding in isolating ways. Support must respond to identity-based distress and foster belonging

The words we use to describe how children are impacted by domestic homicide are important – and it’s time to be honest

Children have the right to be safe from violence inside and outside the home – and Australia’s corporal punishment of children legislation needs to catch up