Tag: domestic violence
Residents take a stand against domestic violence
MOUNT Gambier residents took a stand against domestic violence while supporting survivors at last week's annual White Ribbon Day breakfast.
Community members, service providers and...
State Government to address domestic violence scourge
HUMAN Services Minister Michelle Lensink arrived in Mount Gambier early yesterday ahead of a domestic and family violence forum today.
The roundtable discussion with domestic...
Crisis line extension
THE expansion of a telephone helpline for women in violent households needs to ensure access is extended to country communities, according to the head of the region's specialised domestic[…]
Domestic violence help only a call away
MEMBER for Mount Gambier Troy Bell has welcomed the State Government’s commitment to funding a domestic violence crisis hotline for women across South Australia, but says more funding should be [...]
OPINION: Comment sought on proposed domestic violence laws
NOBODY could see bruises on Jean’s neck.
But in the heat of an argument with her partner, he tried to strangle her and today Jean...
Worker entitlements extended
THE Federal Government has welcomed the first day of family and domestic violence leave for up to 2.3 million workers, while committing to extend the entitlement to a further six million workers.
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Domestic violence victim accommodation available
THE region's peak domestic violence service has sought to reassure women fleeing abusive partners crisis accommodation is available despite an increase in domestic violence...
Statewide trial to reveal abuse history
A SCHEME that allows individuals to discover if their partner has a history of violence has been welcomed by the region's peak domestic violence service ahead of its statewide trial rollout later this year.
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Boys helped through trauma
GAMBIER City Lions Club is helping domestic violence victims get a fresh start in life through the donation of hundreds of dollars of essential...
More support needed for rural women
A SIGNIFICANT number of women in domestic violence situations throughout the region are potentially missing out on vital assistance due to the lack of...
Vigil shines light on violence shame
THE Cave Gardens fell into silence on Wednesday night as community members came together to remember those who have lost their lives due to...
Community stands against violence
"AS of April 30, 18 women had lost their lives due to violence in Australia this year alone."
As the sun begins to set this...
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Top performances in the ring
THE 41st annual Mount Gambier Easter Showjumping Carnival was deemed a great success.
Attracting a strong field, there was action aplenty in the two arenas...
