If you are a victim of domestic violence, it’s important to know about the financial support available, including the $5000 escaping violence payment
The fire is believed to have started after Dean Heasmen, the father of 7, allegedly set a pillow on fire and hurled it as his defacto partner. The fire took hold of their family home, which eventually claimed the life of three of his children. Sadly, as the family tried to escape, Heasmen forced the family back inside the burning house. Yesterday, his partner, and mother of their 7 children, returned to the scene to inspect the floral shrine that has built since the tragic event on Sunday. RIP little ones, our hearts go out to this poor mumma and her children.
The Federal Government will invest $925 million over five years to help domestic violence victims and will ban the creation of deep fake pornography.
“I, as a survivor of domestic violence, write not just for myself, but for countless women across our nation who suffer in silence, trapped in a cycle of fear and abuse. I write for the 26 women who have already lost their lives this year”
This go-to guide on how to leave an abusive relationship may be the checklist you need if you are ready to walk away and never look back.Â
Trigger Warning: “He came back a few hours later with a gun, demanding I go with him again. And at 2:48pm, he shot me five times in front of our children.” Please, take a moment to read this brave woman’s story. Her message is one that every woman needs to hear.
I was almost too angry to write about the murder of Hannah Clarke and her beautiful children. But it’s time something was done about Australia’s shocking domestic violence record.
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