What support is there for women on temporary visas experiencing domestic violence?
ABCWhen Nyah was trying to escape her violent husband, she didn't know where to turn for help. Domestic Violence NSW interim CEO Elise Phillips says unlike Australian citizens and permanent residents, women on temporary visas can't access many of the services available to women experiencing family violence. "It means women are having to choose between leaving an abusive relationship and being homeless with no income for an indefinite period of time, or remain with a violent partner," Ms Phillips says. "1800RESPECT counsellors receive cultural responsiveness training to help deliver appropriate and inclusive support for those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds," a representative says. "To experience family violence, mitigate risk, and keep yourself and your children safe in a very dangerous place takes incredible strength and courage that only you possess," she says.
History of this topic
National survey on attitudes toward domestic violence shows widespread misunderstanding of issue
ABCNew figures show problem of family and domestic violence growing in Northern Territory
ABCMum fleeing family violence says cohealth parenting course gave insight into children's trauma
ABCWelfare concerns for children exposed to more family violence during COVID-19 lockdowns
ABCAdvocates call for changes to protect women on temporary visas fleeing family violence
ABCWoman who fled domestic violence during lockdown speaks out
ABCMale victims of domestic violence have few places to turn or services to call
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