Media releases by The Hon Justine Elliot MP
Expanding early interventions for young men and boys to end gender-based violence
The Albanese Labor Government is strengthening its commitment to ending gender-based violence by providing further support for young men and boys at risk of using…
Appointment of new ANROWS Board Chair
Following endorsement by Commonwealth and state and territory governments, Australia’s National Research Organisation for Women’s Safety (ANROWS) has appointed Joan Fitzpatrick as the new Chair…
Investing in early intervention to address violence against women and children
The Albanese Labor Government has announced additional funding for three early intervention support services for men, including those who perpetrate or experience family and domestic…
Boost to family violence training for frontline responders
Everyone deserves a safe, secure life free from gender-based violence and the Albanese Labor Government is committed to our shared goal of ending violence against…
Supporting young men and boys in the Nation’s capital to end gender-based violence
The Albanese Labor Government is strengthening its commitment to ending gender-based violence in one generation through $23 million to establish 12 national trial sites supporting…
Additional support for victim-survivors in the Outer West
The Albanese Labor Government is continuing to deliver on its ongoing commitment to increase support for victim-survivors of family, domestic and sexual violence with new…
Supporting at-risk young men in Victoria to break the cycle of gendered violence
The Albanese Labor Government is strengthening efforts to prevent gender-based violence in Australia through its new $23 million early intervention trials focussed on engaging at…
Trial underway to help school-aged boys develop healthy masculinities
The Albanese Labor Government is investing $3.5 million to support three innovative projects promoting and encouraging healthy perceptions of masculinity among school-aged boys. The Healthy…
More emergency and crisis accommodation for women and children experiencing violence
Australians deserve to have a safe place to go when they need it most. Today the Crisis and Transitional Accommodation Program (CTAP) grant round opens,…
Ensuring our doctors can support victim-survivors of family, domestic and sexual violence
The Australian Government is investing $4.3 million for a new program to ensure that victim-survivors of family, domestic and sexual violence or child sexual abuse…
National survey to provide insights into family, domestic and sexual violence workforce
The Albanese Labor Government has commissioned a national survey of the family, domestic and sexual violence workforce to improve supports for victim-survivors. A total of…
Women’s Trauma Recovery Centre opens in Illawarra
Women escaping family, domestic and sexual violence in the Illawarra will now have access to crucial new support, with the opening of a landmark healing…
Investing to help keep women and children safe
The Albanese Labor Government is building on its significant investments to prevent family, domestic and sexual violence against women and children, and support those who…
New program to support women affected by violence in Brisbane
The Albanese Labor Government is providing $166,000 for a new group program to support women affected by violence as part of its investment in community-led…
Supporting young First Nations youth to connect to Country and community
The Albanese Labor Government is supporting local community organisations to make a positive impact in the lives of vulnerable Australians, with new grant funding announced…
Tabling of the Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commission’s first Yearly Report to Parliament
Today the Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commission’s (the Commission) first Yearly Report on the progress of the National Plan to End Violence against Women…
Movember partnership to advance initiatives to help young men to have healthy, respectful relationships
The Albanese Labor Government is partnering with the Movember Institute of Men’s Health in a transformative commitment to advance work to help young men and…
Enriching the evidence base to better prevent sexual violence
The Albanese Labor Government is bolstering its efforts to end gender-based violence in Australia within a generation by investing $8.3 million to learn more about…
Emergency accommodation for women and children in Western Sydney
The Albanese Labor Government is delivering more emergency housing for women and children experiencing family and domestic violence, with the completion of a new Safe…
Preventing sexual violence in LGBTIQA+ communities
The Albanese Labor Government is increasing support for LGBTIQA+ people who are at risk of family, domestic, or sexual violence. LGBTIQ+ Health Australia has been…
National competition for young Australians to promote respect
The Albanese Government is encouraging Australian school students to share their ideas of respect and disrespect through a national animation competition. Launching today, the Stop…
More pathways to support for victims and survivors of human trafficking
The Albanese Labor Government is supporting victims and survivors of human trafficking and modern slavery through an innovative pilot connecting them directly to the services…
More emergency accommodation and support for women and children experiencing family and domestic violence
The Albanese Labor Government is committed to improving accessibility and availability of emergency accommodation for women and children experiencing family and domestic violence. Under the…
New Advisory Council members to strengthen independent advice on Australia’s Disability Strategy
The Commonwealth, state and territory governments are strengthening the voices of people with disability with six new members appointed to the Advisory Council for Australia’s…
New national criminal database will build evidence on violent perpetrator reoffenders
The Albanese Labor Government continues to deliver on its commitment to ending gender-based violence through its investment in the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ (ABS) Criminal…