Our first of two interviews with Michael Riley from Relationships Australia explores the issue of men who are victims of abuse.

Domestic Violence Prevention and Support information: https://www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/Community/Community-Safety/Safety-for-the-Community/Domestic-Violence-Prevention-and-Support

Stories of Resilience - Make a Stand is brought to you by the Community Migrant Resource Centre in collaboration with the City of Ryde.

Community Migrant Resource Centre: https://cmrc.com.au/

Sound Production by Luke Smith.

Theme music by Sarkis Chouljian, and produced by meem.

Tina Dixson from the Forcibly Displaced Persons Network (FDPN) discusses support services for LGBTQI+ refugees and asylum seekers who are experiencing abuse.

Learn more about the FDPN here: https://fdpn.org.au/

Domestic Violence Prevention and Support information: https://www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/Community/Community-Safety/Safety-for-the-Community/Domestic-Violence-Prevention-and-Support

Stories of Resilience - Make a Stand is brought to you by the Community Migrant Resource Centre in collaboration with the City of Ryde.

Community Migrant Resource Centre: https://cmrc.com.au/

Sound Production by Luke Smith.

Theme music by Sarkis Chouljian, and produced by meem.

In this episode, Tasnia talks with Cathy Milne from Side by Side Advocacy about people with disabilities who are experiencing domestic violence.

Read more on the Ageing & Disability Commission here: https://www.ageingdisabilitycommission.nsw.gov.au/

Domestic Violence Prevention and Support information: https://www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/Community/Community-Safety/Safety-for-the-Community/Domestic-Violence-Prevention-and-Support

Stories of Resilience - Make a Stand is brought to you by the Community Migrant Resource Centre in collaboration with the City of Ryde.

Community Migrant Resource Centre: https://cmrc.com.au/

Sound Production by Luke Smith.

Theme music by Sarkis Chouljian, and produced by meem.

In this episode, Tasnia speaks with Isobel McGarity from the Refugee Advice and Casework Service (RACS).

The RACS Women-at Risk-Program: https://www.racs.org.au/women-at-risk-program

Domestic Violence Prevention and Support information: https://www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/Community/Community-Safety/Safety-for-the-Community/Domestic-Violence-Prevention-and-Support

Stories of Resilience - Make a Stand is brought to you by the Community Migrant Resource Centre in collaboration with the City of Ryde.

Community Migrant Resource Centre: https://cmrc.com.au/

Sound Production by Luke Smith.

Theme music by Sarkis Chouljian, and produced by meem.

Cate Sinclair from Northern Centre talks about the different ways in which teens can be affected by domestic and family violence, as well as where and how they can get help.

Domestic Violence Prevention and Support information: https://www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/Community/Community-Safety/Safety-for-the-Community/Domestic-Violence-Prevention-and-Support

Stories of Resilience - Make a Stand is brought to you by the Community Migrant Resource Centre in collaboration with the City of Ryde.

Community Migrant Resource Centre: https://cmrc.com.au/

Sound Production by Luke Smith.

Theme music by Sarkis Chouljian, and produced by meem.

Councillor Penny Pedersen returns to talk about how victims can ensure the safety of their pets when leaving an abusive relationship.

Safe Pets Safe Families: https://safepetssafefamilies.org.au/

Domestic Violence Prevention and Support information: https://www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/Community/Community-Safety/Safety-for-the-Community/Domestic-Violence-Prevention-and-Support

Stories of Resilience - Make a Stand is brought to you by the Community Migrant Resource Centre in collaboration with the City of Ryde.

Community Migrant Resource Centre: https://cmrc.com.au/

Sound Production by Luke Smith.

Theme music by Sarkis Chouljian, and produced by meem.

In this episode, we speak with Tania Smith from the Parramatta Women’s Shelter, and then with Pablo Marques from Link Housing, to discuss opportunities to provide housing and shelter for women and their families wishing to leave abusive relationships.

Parramatta Women’s Shelter: https://parrawomensshelter.org.au

Link Housing: https://www.linkhousing.org.au/

Domestic Violence Prevention and Support information: https://www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/Community/Community-Safety/Safety-for-the-Community/Domestic-Violence-Prevention-and-Support

Stories of Resilience - Make a Stand is brought to you by the Community Migrant Resource Centre in collaboration with the City of Ryde.

Community Migrant Resource Centre: https://cmrc.com.au/

Sound Production by Luke Smith.

Theme music by Sarkis Chouljian, and produced by meem.

Linda Lemon returns in this episode to talk more about the work that the Lisa Harnum Foundation is doing to support victims of domestic abuse.

The Lisa Harnum Foundation's website is: https://www.lisahf.org.au/

Domestic Violence Prevention and Support information: https://www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/Community/Community-Safety/Safety-for-the-Community/Domestic-Violence-Prevention-and-Support

Stories of Resilience - Make a Stand is brought to you by the Community Migrant Resource Centre in collaboration with the City of Ryde.

Community Migrant Resource Centre: https://cmrc.com.au/

Sound Production by Luke Smith.

Theme music by Sarkis Chouljian, and produced by meem.

Tasnia talks with Rosalie O’Neale from Esafety Women to discuss online abuse and how to use technology safely. 

More information can be found at: https://www.esafety.gov.au/

Domestic Violence Prevention and Support information: https://www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/Community/Community-Safety/Safety-for-the-Community/Domestic-Violence-Prevention-and-Support

Stories of Resilience - Make a Stand is brought to you by the Community Migrant Resource Centre in collaboration with the City of Ryde.

Community Migrant Resource Centre: https://cmrc.com.au/

Sound Production by Luke Smith.

Theme music by Sarkis Chouljian, and produced by meem.

Tasnia speaks with Carla Ianni from the Commonwealth Bank of Australia about the steps they are taking to recognise financial abuse and support victims. 

Learn more about CommBank's initiative here: https://www.commbank.com.au/support/next-chapter.html

Domestic Violence Prevention and Support information: https://www.ryde.nsw.gov.au/Community/Community-Safety/Safety-for-the-Community/Domestic-Violence-Prevention-and-Support

Stories of Resilience - Make a Stand is brought to you by the Community Migrant Resource Centre in collaboration with the City of Ryde.

Community Migrant Resource Centre: https://cmrc.com.au/

Sound Production by Luke Smith.

Theme music by Sarkis Chouljian, and produced by meem.