Tag: domestic violence
Raising awareness of domestic violence
A GROUP of dedicated locals has been tying up their laces and pushing themselves to the limit over the past few weeks in support...
Women gain financial support
DEALING with financial matters can be a struggle for anyone in the community, but for at risk women who have recently left or are...
Protection a priority
WITH 10 years experience under her belt, Limestone Coast family violence intervention officer Jane Smith knows all too well the prevalence of domestic violence...
Congolese refugee takes on parliament
CONGOLESE refugee Chanceline Kakule will discuss some of Australia's biggest challenges next month as she takes part in YMCA SA Youth Parliament.
Moving to Australia...
Brave women share emotional stories
TEARY eyes and hugs were in abundance last week as Mount Gambier women Di Chambers and Kathleen Donhardt shared their emotional stories of tragedy...
Fear for domestic violence victims
DOMESTIC violence victims throughout the region will be put at serious risk once the South East Community Legal Service closes its doors, according to...
Concern for domestic violence victims
CLOSURE of the South East Community Legal Service (SECLS) later this month will lead to less women being helped to escape violent relationships, according...
City women step into the light
TWO everyday Mount Gambier women will step outside their comfort zones next week as they share their deeply personal stories about how they have...
Stand against violence
The South East Junction and Soroptomist Mount Gambier have united to stand against domestic violence at the 2018 Commonwealth Games held in the Gold...
Woman speaks out on domestic violence
MOUNT Gambier City Hall fell silent on Tuesday night as the inspiring and courageous Glyn Scott shared her tragic domestic violence story with the...
Dream romance becomes living nightmare
AT JUST 17 years old, Elizabeth thought she had met the man of her dreams, the perfect person to spend the rest of her...