News item - ABC News - Domestic violence escalated during Hayley's pregnancy - a time when women are at greater risk
By Kellie Scott
Published by ABC News, 10/06/26
Research suggests women are at greater risk of intimate partner violence (IPV) during pregnancy and postpartum.
News item - The Mercury: 'Chilling' pattern sees abused women in Tasmania jailed after being coerced to commit crimes
By Amber Wilson
Published by The Mercury, 02/06/26
“We use mums as scapegoats.” It’s an everyday tragedy in Tasmania – but women under the control of abusive men are committing crimes at their request, ending up in jail themselves.
News item - The Mercury: Tasmania's horror week prompts urgent calls to act on violence against women
By Amber Wilson
Published by The Mercury, 23/05/26
“This is not how it was supposed to end.” In the wake of a horror week for female safety in Tasmania, advocates are calling for stronger action to prevent violence against women
News item - The Mercury: Plan to help GPs spot family violence signs
By Bridget Clarke
Published by The Mercury 09/05/26
A Tasmanian pilot program helping GPs better support patients experiencing family and sexual violence has recorded strong statewide uptake, with about 80 clinics taking part in its first year.
News item - 7HOFM Local News: Tasmanian candlelight vigils for family violence victims
By Ebony Abblitt
Published by 7HOFM Local News, 06/05/26 9:25am
Candlelight vigils will be held at Hobart’s Parliament Lawns, the Gnomon Pavilion in Ulverstone, and Launceston’s Civic Square this evening as part of national action to support those impacted by family and domestic violence.
News item - The Examiner: Connection helping fathers, kids
By Lauren Richardson
Published by The Examiner, 13/04/26
From shaving tips to emotional safety, a new Tasmanian project is helping fathers champion their transgender children through connection and shared experiences
News item - ABC News: Rape investigation raises questions about how Tasmania Police handles family violence by serving officers
By Hayley Gleeson
Posted to ABC News, 23/04/26
At first Laura* assumed police had called her into the station to talk about the abuse she had been experiencing — because they wanted to help her. Her relationship with her partner, a Tasmania Police officer, had broken down, and Laura had called police during an argument with him the night before because she was scared he was going to hit her.
Instead, she was blindsided. A police family violence order (PFVO) was being issued against her because her ex had gone to the station earlier that day and told the sergeant on duty that he felt “emotionally abused” by Laura and was worried for his safety.
News item - ABC Lifestyle: How Amanda's ex used technology to gaslight and abuse her
By Kellie Scott
Posted to ABC Lifestyle, 26/11/25
The use of technology to perpetrate violence against women is a rapidly growing problem.
Amanda’s husband had been using coercive control for many years. The discovery of technology-facilitated abuse left her feeling violated and alone.
News item - The Mercury - Family violence delays
By Sue Bailey
Posted to The Mercury, 09/11/25
A great article by Sue Bailey at The Mercury on Sunday talking about the annual Tasmania Police report showing an increase of 1,125 incidents of family violence between 2023 and 2024.
News item - The Examiner - Tasmania's prison system is doing traumatised women 'more harm than good'
By Owen Sinclair
Posted to The Examiner, 04/11/25
Tasmania’s prison system is doing traumatised women ‘more harm than good’
Kianna Whaling, a lived experience advocate said, “It’s not a place where you’re able to rehabilitate. I think it’s designed more to institutionalise inmates, rather than put them on the right path to recovery. And that’s for all inmates in the women’s prison.”