While domestic violence is a very disturbing topic to discuss, it is an area we cannot ignore. Radio is a fantastic way to communicate with people who are often isolated and alone.
The following links are provided for broadcasters to research and locate information around domestic violence for their programming. The links will take you to websites which contain information about domestic violence. They include contacts for support services in each state and territory, resource centres, referral centres, contacts for interviewees, and papers and research on domestic violence.
Most of the information available in the following links is written in English. A note is made in the link description where translated material is available.
NationalCenter For Women's Health
Links and contacts for services and information in NSW and nationally concerning domestic violence
Office of Status of Women
Partnerships against Domestic Violence - Federal Government Policy and Initiative.
Centre for Ethnic Health
Victorian Government body which aims to improve the treatment of Australians from non-English-speaking backgrounds. Research and Training body.
Queensland
Domestic Violence and Incest Resource Centre QLD
Australian Capital Territory
Guide to Domestic Violence Laws in the ACT
A guide to ACT laws and remedies for victims of domestic violence. Available in a number of languages. Includes translations into French, Italian, Spanish, Indonesian, Japanese, Arabic and other languages.
Women's Centre for Health Matters
A website containing valuable information for women's health.
Women's Information and Referral Service
Books, brochures and courses on a wide range of issues, contacts and information
Victoria
Domestic Violence and Incest Resource Centre
Information, Resources and Links to other relevant sites and organisations in Victoria and other states in Australia.
Women's Information Referral Exchange(WIRE)
Northern Centre Against Sexual Assault (CASA)
Resources, Information and Contacts
VICNET Domestic Violence Links - Victorian and National
New South Wales
NSW Multicultural Health Communications Service
Information about health issues and health services to people of non-English speaking backgrounds. Includes multilingual health information in 26 languages on a range of topics including domestic violence.
Women's Domestic Violence Court Program
Women's Information and Referral Service
Links and contacts for women's services within NSW, including domestic violence.
Western Australia
Perth Women's Centre
counselling, education and information service for women experiencing problems with their own or somebody else's alcohol, drug or other substance use
Freedom from Fear - Campaign Against Domestic Violence Western Australia
Contacts, Referral, Information
Domestic Violence Prevention Unit WA
West Australian Government Site
Northern Territory
Northern Territory Government Listing of Domestic Violence Services
Darwin Legal Aid
Domestic Violence Legal Help and Advice
South Australia
South Australian Domestic Violence Unit
Education, Advice, Research, Contacts and Information relating to Domestic Violence
Migrant Health Service
Health care service for migrants and ethnic communities
Available for Broadcast - CD on Domestic Violence
Contains messages and information in Arabic, Bosnian, Cantonese,Filipino, Greek, Italian, Khmer, Mandarin, Polish, Russian, Serbian, Spanish and Vietnamese Ideal for radio broadcast.
Order copy/ies from
5EBI-FM 10 Byron Place,
Adelaide SA 5000
Ph. 08 8211 7635
Tasmania
Domestic Violence - Tasmania
Tasmanian Women's Health Centre - links giving contacts for services and information
Sexual Assault Support Service
Contacts, Information and Resources in Tasmania