Q&A: What happens when you go to court as a victim-survivor of sexual assault?
22/09/2025
Navigating the court process as a victim-survivor of sexual assault can feel overwhelming. Understanding what to expect can help ease some of that uncertainty. Here’s some...
Podcast series provides information for victim-survivors of sexual violence
18/06/2025
If you have experienced sexual violence or assault, we know it can be difficult to know where to turn next. From the process of going to hospital, to reporting the assault to...
Healing Journeys of Victim/Survivors of Sexual Assault
08/03/2024
In this blog we wanted to raise awareness about the impacts experienced by those who have been sexual assaulted. This form of abuse is still a very silent and hidden form of...
3 tips to set boundaries in 2023
09/03/2023
If you have trouble setting boundaries, you are not alone. As kids, we were in tune with our wants and needs. But when grown ups told us to do the “polite” thing, our...
Women’s Sector Response to Forensic DNA Testing in Queensland
23/09/2022
Media Statement, issued 21st September 2022 Women’s Sector Response to Commission of Inquiry into Forensic DNA Testing in Queensland first Interim Report There is no excuse...
8 tips for writing a Victim Impact Statement
02/09/2022
Writing a Victim Impact Statement is an opportunity to tell the court, in your own words, the impact that a violent crime has had on you. Before getting started on writing your...
Mindfulness in the healing from trauma
29/07/2022
Mindfulness is for everyone. And we are all capable of practicing it. Mindfulness can help in the journey of healing from the trauma of the past by engaging us in what is...
DVConnect launches program for victims of violent crime in Queensland
01/07/2022
At midnight, DVConnect launched VictimConnect, a brand new program supporting victims of violent crime in Queensland. VictimConnect is a 24/7 service helping people who have...
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