People with disability will have a chance to tell their stories An associate professor in disability and inclusion reflects on the opportunity to speak out afforded by a royal commission into abuse and neglect.
High rates of drug and alcohol abuse in rural areas: Report Australians in rural and remote areas are more likely to access drug treatments, despite often having to travel more than an hour to receive them.
Triggering past trauma Clinical psychologist Kim Felmingham examines the complexities of caring for people affected by the George Pell verdict.
PM calls on states and territories to get behind royal commission NSW, Victoria and SA have backed Scott Morrison’s call to order a royal commission into the abuse of Australians with disability.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and family violence A new report of previously unpublished data reveals the extent of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women’s experience of family violence.
NSW renting reforms to protect tenants in violent relationships People experiencing family violence will be able to end their tenancy without financial penalty under new laws coming into effect in February.
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 protections for older Australians Federal Minister for Senior Australians and Aged Care Ken Wyatt has announced two new initiatives designed to tackle elder abuse.
The single word that meant so much Dr Chris Hogan reflects on this week’s national apology to victims and survivors of institutional child sexual abuse.
Silenced voices, muffled cries: Australia apologises to survivors of institutional child abuse Australia’s Prime Minister has formally apologised to the tens of thousands of people sexually abused in institutions over decades.