Together with Regan Mitchell on Impact Policy AU #podcast we dived deep into the national crisis of domestic and family violence.

I met Regan when she worked on the front line as a caseworker and manager for a Domestic and Family Violence service in Redfern/Waterloo 10 years ago.

DFV is everyone's business, but it is particularly special to me. I have clear memories of my mother receiving support from now Women's & Girls'​ Emergency Centre (WAGEC) when I was a young person.

Primary Topic: Gender Inequality and Violence Against Women

- Importance of primary prevention work in childcare focusing on gender inequality

- Increased male engagement in discussions on domestic violence and gender inequality

- Positive changes in gender equality training at universities and tafes and in frontline services

- Recognition of the need for more funding and resources to combat violence against women

- Significance of wearing a shirt honoring strong cultural women

- Messages of support for women experiencing abuse or violence

- Gratitude towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women advocating on these issues

Primary Topic: Men's Role in Addressing Violence Against Women

- Need for men to be involved in addressing intimate partner violence

- Difficulty in finding appropriate support resources for men seeking help for abusive behavior

- Importance of informal support opportunities for men

- Challenges in acknowledging and seeking help for abusive behavior

- Role of men in challenging disrespectful behavior and promoting positive masculinity

Primary Topic: Coercive Control and Abuse

- Coercive control as a form of abuse beyond physical violence

- Tactics used by perpetrators for communication and control

- Importance of providing tools for identifying and responding to abuse

- Role of men in addressing coercive control and gender inequality

- Need for ongoing investment in proven best practices for addressing abuse

Primary Topic: Challenges Faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women

- Disparities in care and attention for Indigenous women compared to white women

- Impact of colonization on Indigenous communities

- Case study highlighting systemic issues within the justice system

- Trauma and consequences of being misidentified as a perpetrator

- Need for societal change, particularly among men in positions of power

Primary Topic: Frontline Support and Prevention Efforts

- Extensive frontline support needed for families escaping violence

- Challenges faced by women, especially Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women

- Advocating for preventative measures and holistic approaches

- Importance of properly resourced frontline services and healing for victim survivors

- Key drivers of violence for all women, including gender inequality and impacts of colonization

- Incorporating experiences and solutions of Aboriginal people in addressing violence against women

- Hope for government commitment to ending violence against women

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