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VCOSS is pleased to see that gender responsive budgeting will be embedded in Victorian legislation to ensure that an equality
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Submission to develop the next National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children
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The 2021-22 Budget invests $354 million to support victim survivors and address family violence.
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Response to the Essential Services Commission draft principles and actions for family violence assistance
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Victoria’s peak social advocacy body has welcomed Victorian Labor’s pledge to build 1,000 new public housing units if re-elected.
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The review of the Vulnerable People in Emergencies policy is an important step in improving emergency management policies to better
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Güler Altunbas' story of reclaiming her happiness after a lifetime of physical, emotional and sexual violence.
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The Victorian Council of Social Service (VCOSS) strongly supports the intent of the information sharing scheme to protect children from
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VCOSS members work with vulnerable Victorians in many different types of services. Work in community services requires trust between practitioner
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Violent men always always seek to justify and explain away their actions. Here's how they do it.
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The Essential Services Commission is currently amending the Water Customer Service Code to require water businesses to have a family violence
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Victoria’s peak social advocacy body has welcomed the Victorian Government‘s 10-year Ending Family Violence: Victoria’s Plan for Change.
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One in six Australian women have experienced physical or sexual violence and one in three have experienced emotional abuse from
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Summary The Family Violence Royal Commission report was a landmark moment and a turning point in addressing the scourge of
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Family violence devastates families and communities across Australia. One in six Australian women have experienced physical or sexual violence and
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The Roadmap for Reform: Strong Families, Safe Children project is a chance to help strengthen vulnerable families and improve the
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Victoria’s escalating rate of family violence demands a societal shift in thinking that calls our entire community to focus on
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