SAMARA MCRAE The Gold Coast branch of the PCYC has received a $10,000 funding boost for their RUBY (Rise Up, …
Park goes red for domestic violence awareness
LILY NOLAN AND STAFF WRITERS The Gold Coast’s Mudgeeraba Rotary Park has become the newest recipient of a brightly painted …
Sanctuary provides safe haven for women
COURTNEY KRUK The Gold Coast’s new purpose-built bridging-accommodation facility for women and children who have escaped domestic violence, called Bella’s …
Bra Gifting events support the girls
CHARLOTTE BRENNAN Local Charity Support the Girls Australia (STGA) provides homeless and low-income women with bras and feminine products at …
Stair-climb challenge tackles domestic violence
ATHENA ZELANDONII More than 500 people took to the stairs of the iconic ONE ONE ONE Eagle Street building in …
Insecurities stripped bare through art
ERIN SEMMLER Jesse Donoghue opens the door to a room filled with more than 50 artists. She walks up to …
Pets in Crisis program to receive $100,000
MEG BOLTON The Pets in Crisis Program provides a home for animals whose owners are fleeing abuse relationships. Photo credit: …
An insight into how to prevent gender based violence with key speakers
CASSANDRA PALMER-FIELD The MVP lecture will be held tonight at Griffith University, Nathan. Among the high profile speakers at the …
Sakina Initiative for Domestic Violence
LUJAYN HAWARI Advocacy, empowerment, and independence. The motto to an initiative that helps female victims of domestic violence in Queensland. Sakina is …
Domestic abuse turns new ‘social’ chapter
ANNA J. JAMES A new domestic violence guidebook helps lawmakers recognise emotional abuse. On August 18, Attorney-General, George Brandis launched …