Family Violence

VCOSS is pleased to see that gender responsive budgeting will be embedded in Victorian legislation to ensure that an equality

Submission to develop the next National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children

The 2021-22 Budget invests $354 million to support victim survivors and address family violence.

VCOSS Submission to the Family Violence Reform Implementation Monitor

For some Victorians, home is the least safe place they could be.

Response to ESC draft decision on Energy Retail Code changes

Response to the Essential Services Commission draft principles and actions for family violence assistance

Victoria’s peak social advocacy body has welcomed Victorian Labor’s pledge to build 1,000 new public housing units if re-elected.

The review of the Vulnerable People in Emergencies policy is an important step in improving emergency management policies to better

Güler Altunbas' story of reclaiming her happiness after a lifetime of physical, emotional and sexual violence.

The Victorian Council of Social Service (VCOSS) strongly supports the intent of the information sharing scheme to protect children from

VCOSS members work with vulnerable Victorians in many different types of services. Work in community services requires trust between practitioner

Violent men always always seek to justify and explain away their actions. Here's how they do it.

The Essential Services Commission is currently amending the Water Customer Service Code to require water businesses to have a family violence

Victoria’s peak social advocacy body has welcomed the Victorian Government‘s 10-year Ending Family Violence: Victoria’s Plan for Change.

One in six Australian women have experienced physical or sexual violence and one in three have experienced emotional abuse from

Summary The Family Violence Royal Commission report was a landmark moment and a turning point in addressing the scourge of

Family violence devastates families and communities across Australia. One in six Australian women have experienced physical or sexual violence and

The Roadmap for Reform: Strong Families, Safe Children project is a chance to help strengthen vulnerable families and improve the

Victoria’s escalating rate of family violence demands a societal shift in thinking that calls our entire community to focus on