Full Stop Australia

Give it up for Josh! 🙌 A few weeks ago this fundraising legend got on his bike and rode 2487kms. Josh spent 13 straight days riding across Australia and our team wants to say a massive thank you for such commitment! ”This was the hardest thing I’ve ever done, testing me mentally and physically for 13days straight on the bike. Together we were able to raise a significant amount of money to go to Full Stop Australia who support victims of domestic violence.” Josh raised a total of $3004, far exceed his goal. Thank you again to Josh and to all the friends and family that supported and donated.

Did you know that according to the UN 55-70% of Australian women who experience domestic and family violence are currently in the workplace? That makes workplaces the perfect space to create safe avenues for accessing support. Full Stop Australia offers training courses on wide range of topics for communities, workplaces and educational institutions across the country. To find out how we can support your workplace, contact the Training & Consulting team via email at training@fullstop.org.au.

Today Full Stop Australia CEO, Karen Bevan, joined NSW Premier, Chris Minns and Minister for Women, Jodie Harrison, to launch the NSW’s first dedicated primary prevention strategy for sexual, domestic and family violence. Full Stop Australia welcomes this plan which seeks to address the harms of gender-based violend in NSW. We welcome the strategy’s focus on sexual violence and the attitudes that underpin its prevalence. Full Stop Australia has, for 50 years, been supporting people impacted by sexual violence in NSW. We encourage the NSW government to continue its efforts to end sexual, domestic and family violence in the state. Link in the comments.

Any LGBTQ+ person in Australia who has experienced sexual, domestic and family violence can access 24/7, free and confidential support via the Rainbow Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence Helpline on 1800 497 212. Our trauma-specialist support services are also for family, friends and support networks of victim-survivors.

It’s R U OK? Day. The impacts of sexual, domestic and family violence can weigh heavily on victim-survivors. This post is about how to approach your loved one who may be impacted in a safe and trauma-informed capacity. See our resource on responding with compassion on our website for more information about how to best support someone who discloses an instance of violence or abuse to you. Anyone in Australia impacted by sexual, domestic or family violence can access free, confidential and 24/7 trauma-specialist counselling by calling 1800 FULL STOP (1800 385 578) or webchat at fullstop.org.au

We’ve been supporting victim-survivors of violence and abuse for 50 years. Full Stop Australia relies on community and philanthropic support in order to deliver services and meet demand. Your donation makes a difference for victim-survivors, like Kirsty. Consider making a one off or reoccurring donation, workplace giving or community fundraiser today. Visit donate.fullstop.org.au

Thank you to Sex Workers Outreach Project Inc; SWOP CEO, Joanna, and the entire SWOP team for having us at your Sydney office last week. Full Stop Australia’s Director of Clinical and Client Services, Tara Hunter, presented an in-service to the SWOP team to share about the work Full Stop Australia does across advocacy, education and support. We look forward to ongoing engagements with SWOP NSW.

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CEO Karen Bevan just spoke with Sarah Morice from Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) News Radio about anticipated sexual, domestic and family violence investment announcements when National Cabinet meets this afternoon. Full Stop Australia is looking for significant investment that covers a range of critical initiatives to address and prevent gender-based violence in Australia. These must include commensurate support for First Nations community-led organisations, crisis accommodation, legal centres and frontline specialist services.

Attend Full Stop Australia’s second Sexual Violence Awareness Conference from literally anywhere in Australia! Live Stream tickets are now available for a full day of expert discussions about ending sexual violence in Australia. Thank you Visual Domain for providing your live streaming services to this important event. After last year’s symposium, we heard from many of you living interstate that it was disappointing to miss out on attending and we agree. Follow the link in our bio to purchase your live stream ticket! 🎟️ Live Stream: $55.94 (including GST + Fees)