Illawarra advocates on plan to end violence against women

Illawarra Mercury – Natalie Croxon Illawarra advocates on plan to end violence against women, children Advocates have hailed a new plan to end violence against women for its focus on recovery and healing for victim-survivors, but there are concerns its goal is unrealistic and it lacks concrete detail. The 10-year National Plan to End Violence […]

‘Inadequate’: Coercive control bill falls short, Illawarra experts say

Illawarra Mercury – Grace Crivellaro The coercive control bill that has been introduced into parliament “falls short” in protecting victim-survivors of domestic violence, according to Illawarra experts. The bill, if passed, will criminalise coercive control towards a current or former intimate partner, and carries a maximum sentence of seven years. Attorney-General Mark Speakman announced on […]

New legislation will allow victims of domestic violence to access 10 days paid leave

Illawarra Mercury – By Louise Negline with Aap The Albanese government will introduce legislation to parliament on Thursday that will put in place 10 days of paid leave for people affected by domestic violence. It is expected more than 11 million workers, including casual workers, will have access to the leave. Illawarra Women’s Health Centre general […]

Abortion ‘practically out of reach’ for many South Coast women

Illawarra Mercury – Zoe Cartwright Each week, about 10 women call the Illawarra Women’s Health Centre seeking the same medical procedure. Often, the centre is unable to refer them to the care they need – it costs too much, and only a small number of GPs in the Illawarra provide the service. The result has […]