Family violence webinar resources
What if we stopped waiting for family violence to become a crisis?
Webinar resources
Thank you for joining our national webinar on 17 November with Relationships Australia Victoria, Our Watch and the Eastern Community Legal Centre.
Ten years on from Victoria’s Royal Commission into Family Violence, the webinar explored what has changed across prevention, early intervention, response and recovery, and what is needed for to address family violence earlier.
Details of our presenters, along with relevant resources and reports are highlighted below, as well as ways to engage with each organisation, and support services if you need them.
If you have any questions about the webinar or the work of these organisations, please contact us via the details below.
Webinars
Understanding Family and Domestic Violence: Trends and Issues
Join Relationships Australia Victoria on 23 November as we explore our newly released Understanding Family and Domestic Violence Evidence Paper 2026. This free webinar will explore the latest available data, research and emerging trends, and what they mean for those working to prevent and respond to family violence.
The webinar is designed for professionals working across family violence prevention, early intervention, response and recovery, as well as those involved in research, policy development, advocacy, funding and reform, and anyone interested in developing a deeper understanding of family violence in Australia.
Resources
Understanding Family and Domestic Violence Evidence Paper
Relationships Australia Victoria
Published in October 2026, our Understanding Family and Domestic Violence Evidence Paper summarises data and research on the prevalence, causes and consequences of family violence, and canvasses key flashpoints in academic and public discussion of family violence issues. It provides an organisational response to these data and issues, and affirms our commitment to a safer future for all Australians.
This year’s Paper follows the publication of our first specialist family violence report in 2025, incorporating new data and insights from the past 12 months where possible.
Safe from violence—A guide for women who are separating or leaving a relationship
Relationships Australia Victoria
A booklet to provide information and resources to help women understand the family violence and signs of an abusive relationship, and guide them through separation.
Contact
Our Watch
Website: ourwatch.org.au
Facebook: facebook.com/OurWatchAus
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/our-watch
Instagram: instagram.com/ourwatch
X: x.com/OurWatchAus
Louise Falconer
Manager, National Insights and Impact team
Our Watch
Louise.falconer@ourwatch.org.au
Eastern Community Legal Centre
Website: eclc.org.au
Facebook: facebook.com/EasternCLC
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/easternclc/
Marika Manioudakis
Director of Family Violence Initiatives and Principal of Integrated Practice
Eastern Community Legal Centre
MarikaM@eclc.org.au
Relationships Australia Victoria
Website: rav.org.au
Facebook: facebook.com/RelAustVic
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/relationships-australia-victoria
Instagram: instagram.com/relationshipsvic
Roz McCabe
Practice Specialist, Child and Family Safety
Relationships Australia Victoria
rmccabe@rav.org.au
Alyson La’Brooy
Manager Family Violence Services
Relationships Australia Victoria
alabrooy@rav.org.au
Support services
If anything in this webinar has raised concerns for you or someone you know, the services below can help. If you are in immediate danger, call 000.
1800RESPECT
National domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support. 24 hours, 7 days.
1800 737 732 | 1800respect.org.au
13YARN
Crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, run by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 24 hours, 7 days.
13 92 76 | 13yarn.org.au
Full Stop Australia
Counselling for people affected by sexual, domestic or family violence.
1800 385 578 | fullstop.org.au
QLife
Peer support and referral for LGBTIQ+ people.
1800 184 527 | qlife.org.au
Lifeline
Crisis support and suicide prevention. 24 hours, 7 days.
13 11 14 | lifeline.org.au
Men’s Referral Service
For men who are worried about their own behaviour, and for family members and friends concerned about someone’s behaviour.
1300 766 491 | mrs.org.au