Victorian Department of Families, Fairness & Housing

Buying a new partner expensive gifts all the time? Showering someone in excessive compliments? Pestering someone for their number until they finally say ‘yes’? These gestures can be a type of emotional manipulation known as love bombing. ❤️💣 In their Red Flags series, Respect Victoria explores love bombing in detail, including what it looks like, how to tell it apart from genuine affection, and how to talk about it with your friends and find support. Swipe through the images or visit Respect Victoria to find out more: https://lnkd.in/g_uPvSQ5

Check out these new resources from our colleagues at the Department of Education.

You have 1 week left to apply for the Community and Social Services Graduate Program. Applications close on 25 October 2024. The program provides recent graduates from social and community services qualification with career and professional development during their first year on the job. Get your application in to launch your career doing work that makes a difference.  🚀 https://lnkd.in/gcDRReti 

Australia’s 3G network is switching off on 28 October 2024. If you have a 3G phone or device, you need to be ready to move to a 4G or 5G network by that date. To find out if your device is 4G compatible, SMS '3' to 3498 for an automatic response. For advice on how the switch-off might affect you, contact your service provider. For more information, see https://lnkd.in/gwVKRNpV #3GSwitchOff

Introducing 2024’s Change Agents on the Victorian Honour Roll of Women. 🕵️ 🌟 Kate Austin survived family violence and turned every hurdle she's faced into an opportunity to create change. She founded Pinchapoo Australia, so people can donate unused hotel toiletries to those in need. 🌟 Melanie Bahlo has made fundamental discoveries, transforming our understanding of genetic diseases. She heads a research team at WEHI (Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research). 🌟 Ada Cheung established the Trans Health Research Group at University of Melbourne when she heard of trans people being refused healthcare. Her research has had great impact, leading to the development of new gender clinics, training for health professionals and more. 🌟 Kudzai Kanhutu is Dean of The Royal Australasian College of Physicians, the first woman to hold this prestigious role in its history. Her leadership in driving community health improvements has been acknowledged through numerous awards. 🌟 Catriona McLean is estimated to have looked at close to a million slides under a microscope over her decades-long career. She provides diagnoses for brain tumours, epilepsy and neurodegenerative diseases, doing most of her work voluntarily. 🌟 Jennifer Morris survived multiple near-fatal healthcare system failures and errors, then dedicated her life to ending the scourge of preventable patient harm in healthcare. With Jen's lived experience, she compels the healthcare system to do more to keep patients safe. 🌟 Julie Oberin has dedicated her life to eradicating violence against women. She pioneered innovative practices such as the importance of children being recognised as family violence victims, and the need for culturally sensitive services. 🌟 Manjula Datta O'Connor is an award-winning psychiatrist, clinician, researcher, leader, educator, and advocate. Her clinically based research shone a light on dowry abuse, and instigated community-based family violence prevention. 🌟 Hypertension-induced heart disease is a poorly recognised condition in women. Jun Yang creates change in this space through innovative research, dedicated clinical service, advocacy for patients and more. Learn more about the Victorian Honour Roll of Women inductees: https://lnkd.in/etnfFJTC

Anyone can become a carer at any time. Learn more about carers in Victoria this National Carers Week. For more information go to: https://lnkd.in/gJgFxK8 Carers Victoria

Rolling in to announce the amazing list of 2024 inductees who’ve joined the Victorian Honour Roll of Women! 🎉 The Honour Roll celebrates the outstanding contributions of women and acknowledges the many ways they've made Victoria a fairer and better place for us all. The Victorian Honour Roll of Women recognises those who show remarkable leadership and excellence in their field of expertise, interest, endeavour and commitment to the community. By increasing the visibility of women as role models and leaders, we’re countering restrictive and harmful gender norms. Stay tuned as we share more of the empowering women on this year’s inductee list! Learn more about the 2024 inductees on the Victorian Honour Roll of Women: https://lnkd.in/etnfFJTC

Today, we honour the service and sacrifice of the 2/14th Field Regiment with a wreath laying ceremony at the Shrine of Remembrance at 10am. The 2/14th was an artillery unit formed on 17 October in 1940 for service during World War Two. The unit was stationed in Darwin from 1940 through the 60 bombing raids on the city. They were deployed overseas to support the 5th Division's operations in New Guinea in 1944 and in New Britain in 1945. Their final duty was as a garrison force on Rabaul before they were disbanded in January 1946.

It will soon be time to kick off the annual MARAM and Information Sharing Week (MARAMIS) 2024. 📅 The Family Violence Multi-Agency Risk Assessment and Management Framework (MARAM) is a framework for services to identify, assess and manage family violence risk. MARAMIS Week aims to increase the safety and wellbeing of Victorians through sharing important information, practices and personal stories of using MARAM. A range of online seminars for the broader Victorian family violence sector have been lined up to support professionals and organisations. Let's focus and reflect on our shared understanding and practice in identifying and responding to family violence. Explore the host of MARAMIS week events: https://lnkd.in/gVXgy9np

When we talk about gender equality, we want to account for as many perspectives and lived experiences as we can. Introducing the Our equal state Reference Group – ten exceptional women with experience and expertise from across Victoria. The Our equal state Reference Group members lead in fields from trade-based industries and science to professional sport. They use their platforms to advocate and ensure women are represented in this state. We look forward to working with them to ensure government policy keeps women and girls front and centre. Learn more about each member at: https://lnkd.in/gwS7nJn6