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Ten years and $200,000: the cost in Australia of protecting a child from an abusive ex-partner

By Kate Lyons
Posted to The Guardian, 17/05/24 – 01:00

When Caroline left her husband after years of emotional, financial and physical abuse, she thought she and her toddler were finally free.

But it was only the start of a new kind of trauma – the world of family law proceedings.


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Financial abuse in relationships and ways to protect yourself

By Kellie Scott
Posted to ABC News, 22/05/24 – 10:04am (Updated 22/05/24 – 11:27am)

One in six women in Australia experience financial abuse. It can happen at any income level, often alongside other forms of domestic and family violence.

We share three ways that can increase your financial safety.


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The invisible epidemic of brain injuries among domestic violence survivors

By Stephanie Wood
Posted to PRIMER, 2023

Domestic violence is frighteningly common. Now experts are worried that many women who sustain head trauma suffer from undiagnosed brain injuries.


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We acknowledge, with deep respect the palawa people, the traditional owners of lutruwita (Tasmania/Van Diemen’s Land). The palawa people belong to the oldest continuing culture in the world. They have lived in union with Country for many thousands of years. We express gratitude for their custodianship and stand with palawa people in the declaration that sovereignty remains unceded.

We see gender inequality as both the cause and the context of family violence. Only by actively challenging gender-based oppression can we achieve positive and respectful relationships within healthy, inclusive structures and institutions. This outcome will ultimately benefit the whole Tasmanian community.


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