Media Release 3 May 2021 On Wednesday 4 May 2022 landmarks around Victoria will be illuminated in purple, and a Candlelight Vigil held to mark National Domestic Violence Remembrance Day. More than 60 buildings in Melbourne, Geelong and regional Victoria will light up to draw attention to this national tragedy. These include the Arts Centre,Continue reading VICTORIA LIGHTS UP IN PURPLE AS PEOPLE GATHER TO REMEMBER THE LIVES TAKEN BY DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE
Victoria turns purple for Candlelight Vigil 2022
Landmarks around Victoria will be lit up in purple on Wednesday 4 May as part of the Candlelight Vigil held to remember the lives of those who have been killed by domestic and family violence. A range of landmarks including Flinders Street Station, Bolte Bridge, the Sound Tunnel, the Town Hall, the Coles Fountain atContinue reading Victoria turns purple for Candlelight Vigil 2022
Welcome step in ensuring Victoria’s future social housing supply.
Victoria’s peak body for specialist family violence services, Safe and Equal, and Victoria’s state-wide family violence service, Safe Steps, welcome the Victorian Government’s announcement today of a new Social and Affordable Housing Contribution Fund. This fund, expected to raise over $800 million and provide 1,700 new social and affordable homes annually over the next tenContinue reading Welcome step in ensuring Victoria’s future social housing supply.
Safe Steps – Online Community Guidelines
Welcome to the Safe Steps Online Community Guidelines. *Please note: Family violence support is not available through our social media channels* If you are experiencing family violence and need help, Call us on: 1800 015 188 (24/7). Email us on; safesteps@safesteps.org.au (24/7) Webchat support available Mon-Fri https://bit.ly/3tXH7kP If you’re in immediate danger call 000. Safe Steps is Victoria’s 24/7 Family Violence ResponseContinue reading Safe Steps – Online Community Guidelines
WAFV2021 – Wrap up!
A big heartfelt thank you, to everyone who joined us for the Walk Against Family Violence (WAFV) 2021 on Thursday 25 November 2021. In 2021, the number of family violence incidents is the highest in Victoria’s recorded history, making the WAFV more important than ever. This year’s Walk Against Family Violence was again based onContinue reading WAFV2021 – Wrap up!
Registration now open – 2021 Walk Against Family Violence (WAFV2021) – 25 November
Registration for the 2021 Walk Against Family Violence (WAFV2021) is now open. The walk will take place across Victoria on Thursday 25 November. Join people across Victoria to raise awareness and walk in solidarity with victim-survivors of family violence and violence against women, at the 13th Annual Walk Against Family Violence. Although we can’t walk together around Melbourne’s CBDContinue reading Registration now open – 2021 Walk Against Family Violence (WAFV2021) – 25 November
