Five of the state’s most exceptional women have been honoured as recipients of the NSW Women of the Year Awards 2025 at the International Convention Centre in Sydney this week. […]
Penny Lamaro
Posted inDomestic Violence, Investigation, Social issues and services
Walcha: a sexual abuse and domestic violence blind spot
Women who have suffered sexual and domestic violence in Walcha have felt discouraged from reporting abuse at night because the local police station does not operate around the clock, and they feared Tamworth officers could not intervene quickly enough.
Posted inDomestic Violence, Investigation, Social issues and services
Breaking the Indigenous family violence cycle in New England
An indigenous men’s behaviour change program in the New England region could be the missing piece of the puzzle to put the brakes on a domestic violence scourge, but a funding shortfall is robbing families the chance to heal and reunite.
Posted inDomestic Violence, Investigation, Social issues and services
‘Ripped from us’ – the scourge of rampant domestic violence across New England
The domestic violence rate in the New England is more than double the state average, and the systemic drivers and obstacles to safety are much harder to contend with
Posted inArmidale, Awards, Women
Armidale women lead Women of the Year nominations
Two of Armidale’s most inspirational women are on the shortlist to win NSW Women of the year awards.
Posted inArmidale, Awareness Events, Education, Fundraiser
TAS Sleepout shines a light into homelessness, domestic violence
TAS student sleep out as part of an ongoing campaign raising awareness and support for those in need in the local community.
Posted inArmidale
Boost to safe housing and support for Armidale women and children fleeing domestic violence
A new Pilot Project will enhance much-needed support for women and children fleeing domestic violence in Armidale.
Posted inArmidale
New life planned for Armidale Cadets Building
Plans have been drawn up to transform a vacant rail asset, the Armidale Cadets Building, into a space for our youth.
Posted inArmidale, Fundraiser
Armidale Women’s Shelter benefits by over $40,000
Armidale Rotary Club’s Annual Quiz Night has provided Armidale Women’s Shelter with a much needed financial boost of over $40,000.
Posted inArmidale, Social issues and services
Women’s Shelter Armidale celebrates the opening of their new office in the mall
The Women’s Shelter Armidale have celebrated International Women’s Day with the grand opening of their new office.