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CHILDHOOD ABUSE STILL IGNORED

World research finds community attitudes towards child abuse has remained unchanged for past 20 years. This is an update from the Australian Childhood Foundation. 

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TECH ABUSE of WOMEN in LOCKDOWN

The following article is from The Age recently, highlighting the use of devices, drones, children's toys, and baby monitors to track and stalk women in the scourge of domestic abuse while in lockdown.

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USE of TECHNOLOGY to ABUSE WOMEN

This article found in The Age, Sunday 5 September, 2021, depicts the growing use of technology, drones and internet to control and continue the abuse of women.

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MEN NEED TO SEEK SUPPORT for CHANGE

This is an excellent excerpt from an ABC News item, regarding men needing to step up and seek support. This does not convey a weakness in men.

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The Hidden Story of Elder Abuse

The following story is of the outstanding work being done in the acknowledgement and prevention of elder abuse. Elder abuse is the most under-reported type of abuse in Australia.

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EQUINE PROGRAM WORKING with WOMEN

Thanks to Giles Tilley, Rotary Brookefield who has provided the details of this fantastic program where horses help women who have been traumatised and abused. Rotary SAFE Families is privileged to endorse the Rebuild Program.

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'ASK FOR ANGELA' SAFETY CAMPAIGN

Read about this terrific campaign to protect women who fear they are unsafe when visiting a venue. Ask for Angela is being used by young people in Australia.

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'HAND SIGNAL' ASKING FOR HELP!

Rotary SAFE Families is updating you on a very important hand signal, being used by a victim of abuse, possibly during lockdown.  This is to alert the person online they need help. 

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Rotary Centenary Peace Symposium Family Violence Workshop

Dorothy Gilmour was privileged to be invited to present Rotary SAFE Families at the April, 2021 Rotary Centenary Peace Symposium.  Along with an academic from Swinburne University and Victoria Police Superintendent, Dorothy discussed the latest information and progress being made to prevent abuse occurring in Australia.

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RI Blog Site - Promotes SAFE Families

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.

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Rotary Ballina on Richmond Family Violence Initiative

Rotary Club of Ballina on Richmond is a stalwart supporting Club in Stopping Abuse in Families Everywhere and "Rotary says NO to Domestic Violence!". This article showcases their Domestic Violence project at their recent Rotary Centenary Baton Relay.

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SAFE 4 KIDS - Rotary Down Under

A challenging article from an address to the Rotary Club of Palm Beach, Rockingham by Holly-Anne which was re-printed in Rotary Down Under

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Rotary Down Under on Family Violence

The Rotary Club of Ballina on Richmond's initiatives on breaking the cycle of domestic violence through education.

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Articles on Family Abuse

A collection of articles on Family Abuse

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