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25.01.2022 As the pandemic drags on and the tension points become more prevalent in the home more cases of domestic violence are being reported daily. Here are some warning signs to help! #wearehereforyou #yourtoolkit https://www.google.com.au//s/amp.abc.net./article/12554234

25.01.2022 Four simple words to begin the conversation when you're worried someone close to you is experiencing abuse in their home. Don't be afraid to speak up - she needs your support. #shelooksfine #domesticviolence #domesticviolenceawareness #women #womenempowerment #womensupportingwomen

23.01.2022 Our watch has put together a campaign that aims to raise awareness for non-physical abuse. Another great resource in the industry if you feel you or anyone you know might benefit, please share. #noexcuseforabuse #ourwatch #weareheretohelp #peoplelivingwithdvsharestories #youarenotalone http://www.noexcuseforabuse.org.au/No-Excuse/Home

22.01.2022 Many stories show how marginalisation, whether it be as a result of disability, living rurally or deeply embedded cultural beliefs can create additional barriers for victims of domestic and family violence. It’s for this reason we need diverse narratives and resources available for people who might’ve experiencing forms of DV. Here is an article of two very brave women sharing their personal story! #itwasinvisable #dvdoesntdiscriminate #wearehereforyou https://www.mamamia.com.au/financial-abuse-stories/

22.01.2022 While the festive season can be a joyful period for many, it comes with its share of challenges, particularly for those of us who play a greater role in planning and taking care of others. What are some tips you have for finding time to take care of your own wellbeing? Please share your favourite ideas with us in the comments #selfcare #superwoman #giftofsafety #yourtoolkit #shelooksfine #domesticviolence #domesticviolenceawareness #women #womenempowerment #womensupportingwomen

22.01.2022 Money Debates is a virtual summit series started to empower more people to develop their financial literacy and capability. Your Toolkit will be exploring the relationship between family and domestic violence and money. Join us to challenge your thinking and develop your own opinions as leading financial educators, practitioners and academics share their expertise and debate money topics that have no absolute answer. The inaugural Money Debates will focus on the female pers...pective Women and Wealth. Join us on Monday 24th August to Friday 4th of September. All access pass only $11 (incl. GST). Tickets available https://money-debates.heysummit.com/ #moneydebates2020 #womenandwealth #yourtoolkit #financialtoolbox See more

20.01.2022 The theme for this year's 16 Days in WA - Stop Violence Against Women Campaign is "Respect starts with you". We couldn't agree more! What does respect mean to you? Tell us in the comments. #yourtoolkit #shelooksfine #domesticviolence #domesticviolenceawareness #women #womenempowerment #womensupportingwomen #16DaysInWA #StopTheViolence #RespectStartsWithMe

20.01.2022 The harsh reality of the COVID-19 pandemic is that while overall crime statistics reduced in recent months, there was one glaring exception - family and domesti...c violence. Today I joined Premier Mark McGowan and sector leaders to announce that we are investing more than $28 million in a comprehensive package of family and domestic violence support services as part of the WA Recovery Plan. The package includes: $8.6 million for 23 additional outreach workers to support women and children experiencing family and domestic violence $6.7 million to bolster the State's family and domestic violence response teams that assist individuals and families following a police call-out $4 million to double the capacity of the women's refuges under construction in Peel and Kwinana $123,000 for a job retraining pilot for women in refuges; and $1.1 million for counselling, advocacy and support services. This significant investment is underpinned by the McGowan Government's new long-term strategy to reduce family and domestic violence across Western Australia. Thanks to the Women's Council for Domestic & Family Violence Services - WA's Anne Moore and Stopping Family Violence CEO Damian Green for helping to launch 'Path to Safety: Western Australia's strategy to reduce family and domestic violence 2020-2030'. Responding to family and domestic violence in the community is key to WA’s social recovery from this challenging period.

18.01.2022 Today marks the start of the 16 Days in WA - Stop Violence Against Women Campaign. Over the next 16 days, we - along with many other individuals and organisations - will be sharing messages to raise awareness about gender-based violence, by using our #shelooksfine hashtag. If you have any events or activities planned for these important 16 days, let us know in the comments! #yourtoolkit #shelooksfine #domesticviolence #domesticviolenceawareness #women #womenempowerment #womensupportingwomen #16DaysInWA #StopTheViolence #RespectStartsWithMe

16.01.2022 "Never let life impede on your ability to manifest your dreams. Dig deeper into your dreams and deeper into yourself and believe that anything is possible, and make it happen." As we stand at the brink of a new year, it's time to look back at 2020. What are we grateful for? What did we learn? What do we need to change? What support do we need to make these changes? #newyearnewwe #selfcare #superwoman #yourtoolkit #shelooksfine #domesticviolence #domesticviolenceawareness #women #womenempowerment #womensupportingwomen

15.01.2022 Don't worry - you're not alone! Even for the more determined among us who stick it out a bit longer, about 80% give up on their New Year's resolutions by the second week of February. This year's going to be different, though! Why, you ask? Because this year, you're not doing it alone. Join us for our #NewYearNewWe challenge. With each other's support and encouragement, 2021 is going to be the best year yet. ... What changes do you want for yourself in 2021? Share your stories in the comments or via DM #newyearnewwe #selfcare #superwoman #yourtoolkit #shelooksfine #domesticviolence #domesticviolenceawareness #women #womenempowerment #womensupportingwomen

15.01.2022 Are you preparing to leave an abusive relationship? This guide is a helpful way to plan your next steps. #wearehereforyou #yourtoolkit https://theconversation.com/if-youre-thinking-of-leaving-a-

15.01.2022 We’re looking forward to seeing Money Debates 2020 kickoff and hearing the great speaker line up including our very own Elisa Fear and Lyn Beazley. It’s not too late to register.... https://money-debates.heysummit.com/

12.01.2022 Things don't always have to be the way they are right now. We're here for you. #yourtoolkit #shelooksfine #domesticviolence #domesticviolenceawareness #women #womenempowerment #womensupportingwomen

11.01.2022 We’ve got twelve months ahead of us. What is one thing you want for yourself in 2021? Sign up at www.shelooksfine.com to get your free New Year, New We journal. Together, we’ve got this. ... #newyearnewwe #yourtoolkit #shelooksfine #domesticviolence #domesticviolenceawareness #women #womenempowerment #womensupportingwomen #selfcare

09.01.2022 2020 was a bit of a mess, wasn't it? We made it through, though. It was challenging but we've discovered that we have strength and abilities we never realised we had. What did you discover in 2020 that you'd like to take with you into 2021? #newyearnewwe #selfcare #superwoman #yourtoolkit #shelooksfine #domesticviolence #domesticviolenceawareness #women #womenempowerment #womensupportingwomen

09.01.2022 Family and domestic violence is a scourge on our community, and it is essential that our laws work to protect victims and reduce rates of violence in our State.... I’m proud to say that our Bill to reform Western Australia’s family violence laws passed State Parliament overnight. It represents the most comprehensive family violence law reform package ever introduced in Western Australia. Our understanding of family and domestic violence is continuing to evolve, and these changes will help our laws keep pace. One of the key changes is a new specific criminal offence for suffocation and strangulation, which we now know is an important risk factor in the context of family violence. We know that a female victim of strangulation is seven times more likely to be the victim of homicide, compared to other family violence victims. The legislation also includes a new specific offence for persistent family violence, in recognition of the reality of family violence for many victims, where the perpetrator commits persistent and ongoing acts of violence against them. We are also enabling courts to declare a person a serial family violence offender, which will make it easier for the courts and police to identify such an offender and mitigate against the risk of reoffending. Other changes include new aggravated penalties for offences that commonly occur in family violence circumstances, making it easier for evidence of family violence to be introduced in criminal trials and requiring police to record every family violence incident. These reforms are the result of years of hard work from our State’s first ever Minister for Prevention of Family and Domestic Violence, Simone McGurk MLA, and our Attorney General John Quigley. Over the past three years, our Government has shown our commitment to stopping family violence and changing the story for victims with a series of legislative reforms. These reforms are a vitally important change for Western Australia, and they will help to save lives. But I can promise you now our Government will not stop working to reduce the unacceptably high rates of family and domestic violence in the community.

08.01.2022 More West Australians are set to hear more about Your Toolkit thanks to the generous support of Woodside. With the COVID-19 pandemic and social restrictions placing thousands of Western Australian families under additional stress its more important than ever that women and children are supported to be free of violence and financial abuse in the home. We are very grateful to the Woodside COViD-19 community fund. @woodsideenergy @yourtoolkit @financialtoolkit #thankyouwoodside

05.01.2022 If you are a CommBank customer experiencing a domestic or family violence situation you have access to their specialist community wellbeing team members that are available to talk directly with you about your situation. Please follow the link to find out more. #CBADVHelp #wearehereforyou https://www.commbank.com.au/support/dv-assistance.html

04.01.2022 Statistics show that on average WA women have less than half the savings of men and a third of WA women retire with no superannuation. Women earn 24% less than men and a significant amount of WA women lack financial confidence and skill (statistics from source Financial Toolbox www.financialtoolbox.org.au). Many of us believe the gap has been removed when it comes to gender inequities - but there is still so much more to be done. Our team recently met with AFA inspire - a...n organisation that supports female financial advisors and a federal member for Curtain Celia Hammond MP to talk about collaborating to improve supporting women at risk of financial and domestic abuse. We are discussing some exciting joint ventures- watch this space for updates! #yourtoolkit #financialtoolbox #associationfinancialadvisors #financialplanningassociation #wearehereforyou #financialfreedom

03.01.2022 One of the biggest myths about family and domestic violence is that if a woman hasn't left an abusive situation, then perhaps the situation isn't all that bad. This is not true. Many women experiencing abuse do not leave out of fear for their own safety, the safety of their children, or of their pets. There are sometimes practical concerns that women have to worry about, like finances and housing. Often, their experience of abuse has left them feeling extremely isolated and lacking confidence in their options. #yourtoolkit #shelooksfine #domesticviolence #domesticviolenceawareness #women #womenempowerment #womensupportingwomen

02.01.2022 WCDFVS congratulates Communicare on the relaunch of White Ribbon. We look forward to the contribution that White Ribbon will make with Brad Chilcott as Execu...tive Director. The shift in focus from awareness raising to advocacy and better consultation with women's Specialist front line services will support the ongoing work of the DFV sector . See more

02.01.2022 Western Australia’s first Common Ground has found a home. Today I was joined by The University of Western Australia's Paul Flatau and Perth MP John Carey to ...announce that we have secured a site at the corner of Hill and Wellington streets, in central Perth. The Common Ground model offers safe, affordable and permanent housing to people who are experiencing chronic homelessness, sleeping rough or at risk of becoming homeless. But it is not just a building - a range of supports will be built in to the facility, to give residents the best possible chance of maintaining their tenancy and getting their lives back on track. These supports are the cornerstone of the McGowan Government’s shift towards a Housing First approach to addressing homelessness in the community. Services will be located on site for people who may need employment assistance, have mental health issues or require medical referrals and expertise. By supporting residents to build independence and improve their lives, this project will go a long way to breaking the cycle of homelessness in the CBD. The evidence from Common Grounds in other cities tells us that it will also significantly reduce the amount of services required, delivering savings to taxpayers. This State Government is investing $35 million in two Common Grounds. We are doing what previous governments did not - record new investment in housing and homelessness services, and committing to doing things differently to get people off the streets for good.