While DFV has terrible effects on a person’s physical health and welfare, being exposed to violence can also have detrimental effects on those person’s mental health, sense of self-worth, relationships, and housing outcomes—many of which are hard to notice on the surface. Four of the many hidden effects of DFV
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Domestic Violence
Helping young people who are victims of family violence
Family violence remains a pervasive and systemic issue in Australia. The outcomes of the Royal Commission into Family Violence in Victoria reflected the need for deep and sustained reform to address this challenge. Although significant progress has been made in implementing these recommendations, gaps remain for young people who are
What causes elderly homelessness?
What characterises an older Australian? People over the age of 55 are considered “older.” Although a person in their mid-fifties is not considered elderly, the cumulative effect of homelessness, poverty, and disadvantage has a significant impact. According to research, by the time homeless people reach their fifties, they may have
Domestic Violence Abuse Types
Domestic and family violence continues to affect an increasing number of Australians each year, causing physical and psychological harm, intergenerational violence, and contributing to homelessness in some cases. Domestic and family violence is one of the most common reasons that women and children seek assistance from homelessness services in Australia.
Women, work, and the poverty trap: It’s time for a fair go to support Australian women’s health and wellbeing.
The relationship between women’s health and socio economic constraints is gaining attention. Today’s critical analysis is based on a recently published longitudinal study that shows a variety of overwhelmingly gendered factors are putting Australian women on the path to poverty, negatively impacting their mental health in demonstrable ways. Most women’s
Family, domestic and sexual violence in Australia
Family, domestic, and sexual violence are serious public health and welfare concerns. It affects people of all ages, as well as all social and demographic categories, although it mostly affects women and children. This research examines the most recent statistics on family, domestic, and sexual violence in Australia available to