Family violence

A newly published study has shown, for the first time, how intimate partner violence (IPV) often develops over time in relationships.

An independent evaluation has shown: the Cornelia program works. The comprehensive review was conducted by RMIT University and La Trobe University.

At the Women’s 8th annual International Women’s Day breakfast, our keynote speaker, Rosie Batty AO, shared a powerful message: the only acceptable number of deaths from family violence is zero.

Last week, 150 Victorian hospital and health service professionals met at an annual statewide forum to discuss strategies to better support survivors.

Congratulations to the Cornelia Program, joint winner in the 2023 Victorian Protecting Children Awards. The program has been recognised for providing a pathway out of homelessness for pregnant women and their babies.

Through generous philanthropy support, Professor Kelsey Hegarty can now focus on new projects to support women affected by family violence.

This World Social Work Day we’re acknowledging the vital contribution of the Women’s social workers as counsellors, advocates and human rights activists.

The innovative ‘Strengthening Hospital Responses to Family Violence’ (SHRFV) program has been extended, thanks to new state government funds.

Our hospital will light up purple this Wednesday night (5 May) alongside landmarks and monuments in Melbourne and across Victoria to remember the women and children who have died as a result of family violence.

The Royal Women’s Hospital is calling on all Victorians to get behind a global campaign calling for the elimination of violence against women and girls.