Domestic Violence Adelaide Archives

April 28, 2022

Domestic Violence Adelaide

There’s been a three-month uptick in city rough sleepers

Data from the Adelaide Zero Project reveals an increase of 33 rough sleepers in postcode 5000 from January—March 2022. Hutt St Centre CEO Chris Burns says the hub recently hit a new visitation record, and is seeing a rising number of female clients.

June 10, 2021

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Through Empowerment these DV survivors re-entered the 9-to-5

Last year, the State Government pumped over $100,000 into Empowerment – a Tafe course teaching domestic violence survivors business skills. We speak to participants about how the soon-to-be axed program affected their lives.

December 4, 2020

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Pet crisis accommodation is crucial in domestic violence support

While some pet crisis accommodation services do exist in South Australia, a bill that gives pet owners more power in the rental market could make it easier for survivors of domestic violence to leave abusive relationships.

November 23, 2020

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Salon small talk could save a life

A new workshop program held by Working Women's Centre SA will train hairdressers and salon workers to appropriately and safely respond to disclosures of domestic or family violence by their clients.

August 5, 2019

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There’s a better way to respond to domestic violence in Australia

Trekking in Nepal, company director Marina Pullin discovered a group of women engaged in stopping domestic violence. Their strong and stern approach caused Marina to reconsider the issue in Australia and inspired her to launch a foundation for good.