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Women with physical disabilities sought for groundbreaking DV research project

AnotherCloset — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 01:07:01 +0000

Volunteers Needed

Would you like to be part of a research project?

Do you have a physical disability and are over the age of 18 years?
Have you been in an ‘abusive’ or ‘hurtful’ relationship?

(which can include physical, emotional, sexual, or with-holding of medication or mobility aids) by a boyfriend/partner, husband, sibling, carer, parent, service provider etc in the last five years

If you answered YES to these questions, then please read on.

We are seeking a number of women with physical disabilities (over the age of 18 years) to assist us in conducting a research study about your experiences with violent or hurtful relationships and what kind of help you received (if any).

The research is being conducted by postgraduate student Karen Jordan (who is a woman with a physical disability) from the University of Sydney and will inform social work practice and education about better ways to support this group of women.

You can register your interest through:

Calling Karen Jordan on 02 9351 4712; or emailing kjor0898@uni.sydney.edu.au and leave your name and contact details with a safe time to call or email back. Karen will contact you to explain in more detail about the study and to see if you would like to participate.

Fairy Bread Day & Exhibition 21-31 March 2012

AnotherCloset — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:30:05 +0000

Children Exploring the Family Unit through Art!

Fairy Bread Day is a unique community exhibition and family fun day exploring diverse family units through the eyes of our children.

Exhibition Dates: 21 - 31 March 2012

Family Fun Day: Sunday 25 March 12pm - 3pm

Venue: Pine Street Creative Arts Centre 64 Pine Street, Chippendale NSW

The whole family is invited to join us for a family fun day on Sunday 25 March! Face painting, balloon making, a magic show, a youth choir and a community barbeque will be some of the free fun events your family can enjoy. You can also pose for a digital rainbow family portrait.

A City of Sydney 2012 Living in Harmony festival event.

For more info visit: http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/pinestreet/

Mardi Gras Fair Day - 12/02/2012

AnotherCloset — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 23:36:52 +0000

The LGBTIQ Domestic Violence Interagency will have a stall at Mardi Gras Fair Day on Sunday 12 Febuary 2012.

Fair Day is an annual LGBTIQ event held at Victoria Park in Sydney.

Put the date in your diary and come along and say hi!

White Ribbon Day Walk Sydney 25 November 2011

AnotherCloset — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 06:45:24 +0000

Sydney's first White Ribbon Day walk and breakfast is being organised by the Eastern Beaches Local Command Area and Randwick Council and will take place on White Ribbon Day, 25th November 2011.

All are welcome but men are particularly encouraged to attend to show their support and demonstrate the important roles that men and boys can play in the elimination of violence against women.

More details to follow...

NSW review of Crimes (Domestic & Personal Violence) Act

AnotherCloset — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 06:33:01 +0000

NSW Attorney General is reviewing the Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Act 2007.

The aim of the review is to determine whether the policy objectives of the Act remain valid and whether the terms of the Act remain appropriate for securing those objectives.

A copy of the Act can be accessed at http://www.legislation.nsw.gov.au

A Discussion Paper detailing issues for consideration in the review is available at: www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/clrd. It would be of assistance if submissions referred to the issues set out in the Discussion Paper, however submissions are not limited to these issues.

Making a submission
The Department of Attorney General and Justice invites interested individuals and organisations to make written submissions to the review.

Submissions may be sent via post to The Director, Criminal Law Review, Department of Attorney General and Justice, GPO Box 6, Sydney NSW 2001 or via email to ag_clrd@agd.nsw.gov.au.

Submissions may be referred to in the final report or be made publicly available unless you advise that you wish for all or part of your submission to be treated as confidential.

The closing date for submissions is 18 November 2011

SMH article on gender violence and impacts on women's health

AnotherCloset — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 07:53:17 +0000

Interesting article on Australian study exploring the impact of gender violence on women's mental health.

http://www.smh.com.au/national/one-in-four-women-suffer-sexual-violence-study-20110802-1i9za.html

Registrations open for 1st National LGBTIQ DV Conference

AnotherCloset — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 06:09:53 +0000

Online registrations are now open for the conference to be held in Sydney on September 16th 2011. For more information visit the registration page:

http://www.anothercloset.com.au/lgbtiq-dv-conference/

Cumberland Women's Health Centre - information for lesbians

AnotherCloset — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 04:15:42 +0000

On Wednesday 10th August the Cumberland Women's Health Service is holding an information night for lesbians from 5.30pm-8pm. It's a chance to relax, unwind and meet other people from your area as well as connecting with local lesbian-friendly services.

Parramatta Pride Picnic, Syd. 18/9/11

AnotherCloset — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 04:58:02 +0000

The Parramatta Pride Picnic is a family friendly fun day for the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community and friends. There will be entertainment, information stalls and games. Pack your picnic basket or there will be a sausage sizzle for purchase. Come along and have a great day.

Parramatta Queer Forum
Parramatta Pride Picnic
18 September 2011, 11.00am-4.00pm
Area 23, Parramatta Park (near the old gatehouse)

For more details see flyer:

http://www.acon.org.au/sites/default/files/Parramatta_Pride_Picnic_v4.pdf

ECAV Training - Same Sex Domestic Violence 14-15/9/11

AnotherCloset — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 04:52:54 +0000

The NSW Health Education Centre Against Violence (ECAV) will be providing a training course “Responding to lesbians & gay men who experience domestic violence” on the 14 & 15 September at ACON, 414 Elizabeth St, Surry Hills. 2010.

Course code: EV55-47828

http://www.ecav.health.nsw.gov.au/ecav/index.asp?pg=5&s=C&mth=9&yr=11

If you would like to attend this training course please contact ECAV.

Education Centre Against Violence · ABN: 70 667 812 600

Locked Bag 7118 · Parramatta B.C · NSW 2150 · Australia
Ph: (02) 9840 3737 · Fax: (02) 9840 3754 · Email: ecav@wsahs.nsw.gov.au

All bookings for the ECAV training must be made directly through ECAV.