Category: Domestic violence
Empowering childcare educators to address domestic violence
Earlier this year, CatholicCare’s primary prevention team collaborated with council run childcare centres across the Central Coast to help combat domestic and family violence.
John’s journey from blame to accountability
When John first stepped into our Back on Track Men’s Behaviour Change Program, he didn’t come willingly and was a long way from accepting the impact of his violent behaviour.
Casting a light on the drivers of domestic and family abuse
Boys don't cry. Toughen up. Be a man. CatholicCare's Respect Matters team knows there is a direct line between casual phrases like these and the domestic violence upending families across our community.
Nina reclaims her life after violence
For Nina, her workplace became more than just a job, it was a rare pocket of safety in an otherwise controlled and frightening world. It was the only place where she could speak openly with her Case Worker, free from surveillance and intimidation.
Rachel finds her voice again
When Rachel first connected with CatholicCare’s clinical care services nine months ago, she was grappling with the profound effects of complex PTSD, stemming from traumatic experiences of sexual assault and domestic violence.
Creating space for safety this International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day (8 March) is an opportunity to reflect on the realities women face, and the responsibility we share to remove the barriers that prevent safety, recovery and long-term wellbeing.
Thinking outside-the-box to house families in crisis
Housing a family in crisis presents many challenges. Read how two families in Sydney cope after escaping domestic violence.
Davika emerges from a web of violence
As they grew up, the two friends went their separate ways. Davika had settled into life as a single mum in India, and Priyanka had moved to Australia to marry an Australian man. Life, as Davika knew it, changed forever when Priyanka returned to India for a holiday with her husband and her husband’s Australian brother, Steve.
Gemma survives financial abuse
For Gemma, aged 35, her $26,000 debt didn’t accrue overnight. Gemma’s debt was the culmination of years of financial abuse, coercion, bullying and betrayal.
The power of advocacy
Pregnant, homeless and terrified that the Department of Communities & Justice (DCJ) would remove her unborn child, Lana called CatholicCare Case Worker, Naomie.
My healing journey
Since engaging with CatholicCare’s counselling services, Sal has been able to process the trauma associated with her injury and has actively sought treatment.
Building a support network makes all the difference
Explore the impact of mental health on families facing adversity through Julia's story of resilience and support.