Women who have suffered sexual and domestic violence in Walcha have felt discouraged from reporting abuse at night because the local police station does not operate around the clock, and they feared Tamworth officers could not intervene quickly enough.
Womens Shelter Armidale
Posted inDomestic Violence, Investigation, Social issues and services
Breaking the Indigenous family violence cycle in New England
An indigenous men’s behaviour change program in the New England region could be the missing piece of the puzzle to put the brakes on a domestic violence scourge, but a funding shortfall is robbing families the chance to heal and reunite.
Posted inDomestic Violence, Investigation, Social issues and services
‘Ripped from us’ – the scourge of rampant domestic violence across New England
The domestic violence rate in the New England is more than double the state average, and the systemic drivers and obstacles to safety are much harder to contend with
Posted inArmidale
Boost to safe housing and support for Armidale women and children fleeing domestic violence
A new Pilot Project will enhance much-needed support for women and children fleeing domestic violence in Armidale.
Posted inArmidale, Social issues and services
Women’s Shelter Armidale celebrates the opening of their new office in the mall
The Women’s Shelter Armidale have celebrated International Women’s Day with the grand opening of their new office.