National Women's Safety Alliance

In 1972 an Australian woman could not even open a bank account without the backing of a man. This is the inside story of how a group of feminists forced political change. ab.co/4jyqrc8

Three women were allegedly killed by men they knew over the last four days. They all deserved better. We all do. 💔

💔 Sharing updates from all our fabulous advocacy work like when we joined forces with these legends⬇️⚖️

💔Joining literally every other Australian with a conscience to call out the appalling treatment of the Biloela Family, including two small children, who were stuck in a Kafkaesque nightmare prolonged by indifference⬇️

We are tuned into this discussion, thank you for hosting @SASVictoria 👏

📈🗞️"The female intimate partner homicide victimisation rate in 2023‒24 was 0.43/100,000, an ⬆️ from the rate of 0.32/100,000 recorded in 2022–23 & the second highest rate of female intimate partner homicide in the last 10 years" 😯

So glad Gisèle Pelicot will publish her memoir A Hymn to Life next year. Her voice removed shame from survivors and held a mirror up to the ordinariness of male violence against women and girls, so often dismissed in a patriarchal world. “I hope to convey a message of strength and courage to all those who are subjected to difficult ordeals. May they never feel shame. And in time, may they even learn to savour life again and find peace.” ➡️ theguardian.com/books/2025/mar…

Preventing sexual violence - what works? is this Friday! Learn more and get your ticket for this exciting online event: events.humanitix.com/preventing-sex…

Exclusive: Domestic abuse victim took her own life after receiving messages from her abuser telling her to kill herself - while she was in a psychiatric hospital. As the sheer toll of domestic abuse-suicide is exposed, this is Ashleigh Inskip’s story 🧵 channel4.com/news/exclusive…

First witness for today's @RCDFSV_SA Public Hearing before Commissioner @NStottDespoja: Dr Chelsea Tobin, Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre, Victoria @safestepsFV on frontline supports and services for people experiencing family violence. Stream: bit.ly/4j3yzkZ

On now: National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Family Safety Plan Steering Committee members Adjunct Professor Muriel Bamblett AO @MbamblettMuriel and Craig Rigney, KWY Aboriginal Corporation @KWY147. Stream: bit.ly/4j3yzkZ

The Lilie James inquest in Australia reveals a chilling portrait of ‘coercive control and violent masculinity’ repeated across the world. The court was told it was vital boys were taught how to value a woman’s opinions and accept rejection. theguardian.com/society/2025/m…

Such a treat to be in the audience tonight for @jessradio conversation about her new Quarterly Essay piece on domestic and family violence prevention and reform. So great to see the ACT women’s sector so well represented as well 💙🤍👏

Disturbing Closing the Gap report shows there’s been little political will to address inequality in the wake of the failed Voice referendum abc.net.au/news/2025-03-1…

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The @AusLawReform has released Safe, Informed, Supported, with 64 recommendations to improve justice responses to sexual violence. This is a step forward—action is needed. Read more: alrc.gov.au/news/alrc-fina…

‘Hidden scandal’ of domestic abuse-related suicides ‘needs urgent attention’ ow.ly/8k6Y50V8r5M

Labor is helping some of Australia’s most vulnerable people secure their most fundamental need—a roof over their heads. That’s why we’re opening a $1 billion fund for crisis accommodation for women and children fleeing domestic violence and we’re boosting our funding of homelessness groups so we can continue our work to reduce homelessness. There is more work to do, but these announcements will make a real difference to women and children escaping family and domestic violence, and people at risk of homelessness.

Thanks to @WomensAgenda for republishing our article on victim-survivors experiences of domestic violence perpetrated by a police officer and the significant challenges of reporting such violence. 👉🏼 Read our article here: womensagenda.com.au/latest/he-know…