Victorians demand an end to family violence this White Ribbon Day

Emergency and health services, unions, sports and entertainment stars have joined forces to urge all Victorians to demand that “not one more” woman become a victim of family violence.

More than 250 leaders join forces to fight violence against women

More than 250 Australian and international community leaders met in Melbourne today to make serious headway to address the shocking incidence of violence against women in Australia.

The good, the bad and the ugly: young love in a digital age

A new website for young people which answers the awkward questions about sex, relationships, abuse, sexual harassment and online relationships in the digital age was launched in Melbourne today.

Eastern region councils of Melbourne join forces to tackle violence against women

Community leaders from the eastern region of Melbourne have gathered at a forum to tackle the leading contributor to death and disability in young to middle aged Victorian women – partner violence.

Western region councils tackle violence against women

Local Governments and community leaders from the western region of Melbourne gathered at a forum to tackle the leading contributor to death and disability in young to middle aged women – partner violence.

Young people hold the key to ending violence against women

A national survey launched today finds that one in four people still believe that women falsify or exaggerate claims of rape and domestic violence.

Violence reduction points to big benefits

New VicHealth-funded research finds even a modest reduction in intimate partner violence could save up to 74 Australian lives a year – and result in at least 6,000 fewer new cases of violence-related harm.

Maribyrnong leads violence prevention

More than nine out of ten staff  at a western Melbourne Council think local government has a role to play in preventing violence against women, a new survey shows.

Preventing violence saves lives and dollars

All men have a role to play in preventing the huge personal, physical and financial costs of violence against women.

VicHealth delivers violence prevention model

A comprehensive new framework for action in preventing violence against women is being delivered to the Victorian Government, in a Melbourne ceremony today.