Men’s violence against women is preventable. As we reach the end of 2022, more than 45 families are mourning the loss of their loved ones. It doesn’t have to be this way.

To all those that celebrate Christmas, we wish you a safe and festive day!

Happy New Year! Welcome to 2023 🎆

Raising the rate of social security payments to above the poverty line, abolishing punitive mutual obligations & compulsory income management, would transform the lives of First Nations people struggling to house & feed their families on Centrelink payments. #RaiseTheRate

We know that when the weight of the world is on your shoulders, knowing where to get help can be the hardest part. That’s where we come in. cisvic.org.au/find-your-loca… #becausewehelp #CISVic #communityinformationandsupport #local #crisis #support

If you, or someone you know, requires assistance, we encourage you to visit or share the link to our Ask Izzy website: askizzy.org.au #notforprofit #digitalservices #servicedirectory #askizzy

More than 100 people have been forced to remain in jail after their parole applications were withdrawn or rejected because of a lack of housing. theguardian.com/australia-news… #SpringSt Guardian Australia Benita Kolovos Adeshola Ore

There's a bit to know about Treaty. We’ve put together this video to help give you an intro to what it's all about 👍🏾 Watch more of our animated video series here: firstpeoplesvic.org/news/treaty-an…

People on the lowest incomes are skipping meals, forgoing medication and enduring dangerous living conditions just to get by. Charities are trying to meet demands for their services we need to urgently #RaiseTheRateForGood Read more: abc.net.au/news/2023-01-1…

Happy Lunar New Year!

"Victorian government schools are supposed to provide students with free instruction and ensure students have free access to all items, but public school education can cost $1,300 a year." #school costs #becausewehelp #CISVic #helpinglocalcommunities abc.net.au/news/2023-01-2…

Great work by cohealth

Strike a blow for #singlemother #families who are now the poorest in Australia. We are in every race, class, age and town. Sign a petition to ensure this #poverty ends bit.ly/3GlxeFa Terese_NCSMC Toni Wren Anne Summers The Centre VCOSS CISVictoria AUWU

A plan to hike power prices by 30% this winter is dangerous and unjustified. The proposal from Victoria's independent Essential Services Commission is also wrong on technical grounds. We stand with other groups in opposing this price hike. 🔗 vcoss.org.au/essential-serv…

Govt considering changing access to parenting payment to youngest 12yo. Imagine leaving violence with a 12 yo, moving to a new area & no income to get started. endpolicyinducedpoverty.good.do/actnow/TellThe… ACOSS VCOSS Better Renting 💧Carmel O'Loughlin The Centre Global Sisters Marie Coleman AO PSM Janine Rees

Australia's housing crisis is deepening! For the first time, Anglicare Australia annual Rental Affordability Snapshot shows <1% of rentals are affordable for a single person working full-time on the minimum wage. #BuildSocialHomes #EverybodysHome

No to Violence Chief Executive Officer Jacqui Watt explains what the recent Federal Budget means for No to Violence members and the broader family violence sector. Read the full article 👉 bit.ly/3W8P2tI

Tiny houses rehearsing on the steps of Parliament for their big #HousesAtParliament event on 2 August. vhn.org.au/home #housingendshomelessness #HW2023