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Family Law Act changes that help women and children escaping family violence
Several changes have been made to the Family Law Act to help women and children escaping family violence. Find out what this could mean for you.
Victorian Government says more must be done to support victim-survivors
Djirra welcomes the Victorian Government’s statement today that more MUST be done to support women and children experiencing family and sexual violence across Victoria.
The NLAP Review is in, now it’s time for governments to act
The Independent Review of the National Legal Assistance Partnership has just been released and governments must urgently commit to the recommendations.
Federal Budget 2024
Djirra welcomes the Federal Budget investment into pay parity for our staff, but we urgently require long-term funding into our workforce and new funding for our frontline services.
Victorian State Budget 2024
Djirra is more than disappointed by the Allan Government’s failure to invest in Aboriginal women’s and children’s safety, and Djirra’s self-determined solutions to end family violence.
CEO Antoinette Braybrook discusses violence against women crisis on ABC Radio National
Antoinette Braybrook calls for immediate action to address the national shame of men’s violence against women on ABC Radio National.
Allan government commits to ending violence against women
Djirra welcomes the Allan government’s commitment to ending violence against women, but we MUST see meaningful action.
Yoorrook for Justice Report
Djirra welcomes the Government’s response to the Yoorrook for Justice Report and its in principle support for a mandatory child protection notification and referral system and the removal of time limits that compel the permanent removal of our children from their mums.
Djirra welcomes Yoorrook Report on Child Protection, Criminal Justice
Djirra welcomes the release of the Yoorrook Justice Commission report into Victoria’s Child Protection and Criminal Justice Systems and joins the Commissioners in requesting the immediate implementation of all 46 recommendations.