Introductory conversations about family violence
We were honoured to be invited to record a podcast series on family violence, hosted by Adongwot Manyoul and Lydia Tesema from BRIMBANK LIVE and supported by Brimbank City Council.
The 3-part series covers the following topics:
- What is family violence?
- Factors that contribute to family violence
- Barriers to speaking out
- Challenges for people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities
- Making a safety plan
- Intervention orders – how they work and how to apply
- Where and how to get help
Getting support
If you feel unsafe right now, phone emergency services on 000.
For free information and support, contact:
- inTouch – Multicultural Centre Against Family Violence (Victoria): Phone 1800 755 988 - Available Monday to Friday 9:30am - 4:30pm
- Safe Steps (Victoria): Phone 1800 015 188 - Available 24/7
- 1800RESPECT (Australia-wide): Phone 1800 737 732 - Available 24/7
Related resources
Booklets & tip sheets
What is family violence? - Information sheet
Download
pdf, 778KB
External resources & links
Services for people affected by violence, abuse and trauma
Links to external crisis support and other services for people affected by violence and abuse, and for those who perpetrate violence.
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