Fears for further surge in family violence this Christmas Historically, family violence incidents peak over the festive season – and that number is expected to skyrocket this year.
Building readiness to deal with family violence New funding and an innovative research model will help reinforce GPs’ key role in identifying and responding to issues of abuse and violence.
Looking at all sides of family violence Examining new data on those most vulnerable to family, domestic and sexual violence, and some of the help available to survivors and perpetrators.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and family violence A new report of previously unpublished data reveals the extent of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women’s experience of family violence.
Keeping Christmas safe As rates of family violence increase over the holidays, it is important to remember that Christmas is not a happy occasion for all.
New office for child safety in wake of Royal Commission into child sexual abuse The Federal Government has announced it will establish a National Office for Child Safety in response to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse.
Offering trauma-informed care in general practice Establishing trust and offering a collaborative, welcoming service can assist GPs in identifying patients who have experienced trauma, new research has found.
Understanding the role of GPs in responding to adult survivors of child abuse In the context of the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse – and with governments and other institutions delivering or still crafting their own response – it is important to remember GPs’ vital role in responding to adult survivors of abuse, Tim Senior writes.
The high cost of brain injury as a result of family violence A landmark new report from Brain Injury Australia shines a light on family-violence-related brain injury, and points to a pathway for diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation.
Dr Ronald Schweitzer: Working with men who commit violence against women While many GPs may be relatively familiar with the management of people who have experienced family violence, Dr Ronald Schweitzer’s work is on another side of the issue.