Centre for Women's Safety and Wellbeing

Although major sporting events like the Melbourne Cup don’t cause domestic and family violence, they can make existing abuse more frequent and severe. Remember, help is available. We encourage members of the community to be vigilant and supportive. If anyone is in immediate danger, always call the police on triple zero (000). 24-hour helplines: Women's Domestic Violence Helpline: 1800 007 339 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 MensLine Australia: 1300 78 99 78 Sexual Assault Resource Centre: 1800 199 888 WA Police: in an emergency call 000 CWSW service directory https://lnkd.in/dNak8mb4

It's just under a month until we gather together to honour the women and children who have been killed by family and domestic violence and to show support to those who still live in constant fear in their homes. Will you join us?

We were proud and excited to host the launch of our Spotlight into Family and Domestic Violence in Refugee and Migrant Communities in WA today. Refugee and migrant women and children are at an increased risk of family and domestic violence. They also face other barriers to accessing services to support, including language, socio-cultural norms, racism, immigration and welfare policies. While there is still much work to do, the report, which includes 5 recommendations, is an important step in identifying these barriers so we can better support refugee and migrant women and children in our community. Thanks to Lois Dale May for her thoughtful and reflective Welcome to Country and the Hon. Sabine Winton MLA for speaking at the event, along with Tinashe La, Della P., Dr Marilyn Metta, GAICD and Farida Hani and everyone who attended including Meredith Hammat MLA and Bradley Pinch WA Police Force. Thanks also to The Advisory Group for all their work in developing the report and to sponsors Zonta House Refuge Association, Ruah Community Services, Communicare, Women's Legal Service WA and Ethnic Communities Council of Western Australia. You can read the report here https://lnkd.in/evR9fPr7

Gisele Pelicot walking into to testify against her abusers in the rape trial that has shaken and inspired the world. “It’s not for us to have shame, it’s for them,” she told the court. "I want all women who have been raped to say: Madame Pelicot did it, I can too. I don't want them to be ashamed any longer.” Gisele deserves the Nobel Prize.

Everyone deserves access to safe reproductive healthcare and women deserve to make decisions about their own bodies. We have watched in horror at the erosion of rights overseas. It’s vital this does not become the story in our country.

The Centre for Women's Safety and Wellbeing welcomes sector specialists, community leaders and representatives to the 'Spotlight Report Launch'. The event will provide an opportunity to listen to a panel of community leaders and experts discussing current and emerging issues for refugee and migrant communities in Western Australia impacted by family and domestic violence.   Date: Tuesday, 29 October 2024 Time: 1:30 – 3:30pm Venue: Multicultural Centre Stirling Leisure Centre - Herb Graham Recreation Centre 38 Ashbury Crescent, Mirrabooka WA 6065   Registrations close Friday, 25 October 2024.   Light refreshments provided   Please register your attendance via https://lnkd.in/gG7UfwkR

Remember the feeling of freedom the first time you got behind the wheel fully licensed? The ability to go where you want, when you want, on your own, is a universally freeing experience. You might take driving for granted, but for victim-survivors of family, domestic and sexual violence learning to drive marks the beginning of a whole new chapter. Especially in regional WA where having the ability to drive is essential. The relaunched Changing Gears: Women Behind the Wheel Project helps women across Western Australia get their driver's licence and re-build their independence. Services who support victim-survivors can apply via our website https://lnkd.in/eT62fvki

Men have a crucial role to play in ending gender-based violence. The FDV Collective action group invites you to join an evening conversation for men focused on finding collaborative solutions to ending family and domestic violence. The conversation will be led by men, and create space for finding solutions and new approaches in workplace, community and family settings. 📅 Tuesday, October 15 5pm-6.30pm 📍 Level 6, 445 Hay Street 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e8UDS_sn

Show your solidarity with the hundreds of families impacted by domestic homicide in WA, the people that live, work and socialise alongside them and the women and children who are living in fear in our State right now. On November 25, the first day of 16 Days in WA, we will gather together to pay our respects to the lives stolen from us and to say no more. Join us. https://lnkd.in/eaCbhBCe

What's better than a novelty cheque? The knowledge that we can help more women and children start their lives again after fleeing family and domestic violence. A big thank you to IGA Supermarkets Community Chest Program and Metcash for their generous donation to our Funds for Freedom project. Funds for Freedom helps women and children buy a fridge, a washing machine or a dishwasher so they can set up a new home after fleeing violence. More information on the program is available here https://lnkd.in/ghbm8t4k