Rotary SAFE Families was established in 2018 to help prevent all forms of family violence by addressing its underlying causes.
It has evolved into an international peace program with valuable resources and tools including short films, Guide for Prevention of Family Abuse available in 9 languages, workshops to Rotarians and communities to inform and assist Rotarians and global citizens to be aware of how to prevent family violence and play their part in Stopping Abuse in Families Everywhere.
Elder abuse is both prevalent and under-recognised within Australia.
The Chair of the Rotary Action Group for Peace, Grace Van Zyl has provided us with her "How to Keep Families Safe" applying the 8 Pillars of Peace.
We are delighted to be working with four schools so far this year with Rotary Club sponsorship providing Year 10 students with the opportunity to create their own short film on respect and healthy relationships for prize nomination.
A courageous and honest spotlight by Rotary SAFE Families for Rotarians who are involved with programs for young people and minors. Would you have the courage to act? … the things we walk past are the things that we accept.
Rotary SAFE Families interview on SBS Somalian radio.
Review by Ahmed Tohow on Rotary SAFE Families workshop with the Somalian Himilo Connects community.
This is an article written by Wendy Tuohy and printed in The Age 4 June, 2025. It explores the research in proving that a good father can help a son from committing abuse and violence in relationships in their adulthood.
We can assist you with templates for Banners, Flyers, Wallet Cards or any of your Club needs.
‘Cases that stay with you forever’: They see women killed by violence, and this is what they want you to know.
An outspoken domestic violence advocate whose father murdered his mother inside their home says it is up to men to help stamp out violence against women.
Central to our mission is a deep commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity.
We have created a booklet for parents, grandparents, teachers, communities to try to understand how our young people view their world. We need to look at their world through their eyes.
Family violence occurs in all Communities, Cultures and Socio-economic groups and is not acceptable in any part of any culture. Family violence is against the law. There is no excuse for abusing a loved one.
Family violence is a complex issue and there is no single cause. There are many factors that predict or 'drive' higher levels of family violence in the community.
Have you checked out the Rotary International blog site "Rotary Voices" with stories from around the world? One of our projects was showcased in April 2021.
Rotary SAFE Families delivers workshops and presentations on all forms of abuse but also workshops on Mental Health Literacy.
Very important: For Family, Friends and Neighbours -how to assess, discuss and find support for a victim of abuse.
This story highlights why Rotary SAFE Families tries to support our new Australians in improving their tedious, often traumatic pathway to safe and comfortable settlement here.
Dorothy Gilmour felt privileged to meet and work with 35 beautiful Somali women from the Himilo Connect Community recently. She presented a workshop to them around prevention of Family Abuse, Coercive Control and Child Abuse.
Our Guide for Prevention of Family Abuse provides you with some information how to help identify a victim of abuse - female, male, child, teenager, elderly person of any diversity.
