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09 Oct 2012

VicHealth welcomes statewide plan to end violence against women

VicHealth welcomes a $7.89m State Government plan to minimise the devastating impact of violence against women in Victoria

Preventing violence against women

31 Jul 2013

VicHealth welcomes national foundation to prevent violence against women

The Victorian Health Promotion Foundation (VicHealth) has welcomed the announcement of a new national foundation to engage and raise awareness in the community on the prevention of violence against women and their children.

Preventing violence against women

14 Jul 2010

Western region councils tackle violence against women

Local Governments and community leaders from the western region of Melbourne gathered at a forum to tackle the leading contributor to death and disability in young to middle aged women – partner violence.

Preventing violence against women

17 Sep 2014

Australians' views on violence against women still poor in 2014

An alarming number of Australians are ready to excuse rapists and men who control, intimidate, bash and kill women and many apportion blame to the victim, a new report reveals.

Preventing violence against women

26 Aug 2010

More than 250 leaders join forces to fight violence against women

More than 250 Australian and international community leaders met in Melbourne today to make serious headway to address the shocking incidence of violence against women in Australia.

Preventing violence against women

21 Jul 2010

Eastern region councils of Melbourne join forces to tackle violence against women

Community leaders from the eastern region of Melbourne have gathered at a forum to tackle the leading contributor to death and disability in young to middle aged Victorian women – partner violence.

Preventing violence against women

06 Jan 2004

The Health Costs of Violence: Measuring the burden of disease caused by intimate partner violence

This publication is a summary of a study conducted to assess the health impact of intimate partner violence on women. The study was supported by VicHealth in partnership with the Department of Human Services and was conducted with contributions from a range of experts from across Victoria and elsewhere.

Violence against women

01 Oct 2006

Two Steps Forward, One Step Back: Community Attitudes to Violence Against Women

This publication looks at the progress and challenges in creating safe and healthy environments for Victorian women. The findings will enable us to better understand community attitudes and beliefs and to target future efforts more effectively.

Violence against women

21 May 2019

Australians' attitudes to violence against women

Findings from the 2017 NCAS (National Community Attitudes towards Violence against Women Survey) are now available

Violence against women

01 Feb 2017

Violence against women in Australia: Research summary

An overview of the latest published research and approaches to the primary prevention of violence against women.

Violence against women

30 Mar 2012

You wanna feel safe DVD

A valuable resource for organisations and individuals working to build capacity around the prevention of violence against women.

Violence against women

07 Apr 2010

2009 National Community Attitudes towards Violence Against Women Survey

This national survey establishes a contemporary baseline upon which to improve our understanding of factors leading to the formation of community attitudes on violence.

Violence against women