Full Stop Australia

New submission! Full Stop Australia’s Advocacy team has made a submission as part of the independent review into the Queensland Human Rights Act. Read the full submission on our website. https://lnkd.in/gpVZKSzT Anyone in Australia impacted by sexual, domestic or family violence can access free, confidential and 24/7 trauma-specialist counselling by calling 1800 FULL STOP (1800 385 578) or webchat at fullstop.org.au

This image has a story. 2024 marks 50 years of Australia’s first sexual violence response service, now known as Full Stop Australia. 🎂 We’ve been taking a look at the archives, reflecting on our history and the shared 50 year history of the domestic and family violence movement in Australia. Join us on Tuesday, 5th November 2024 at NSW Teachers Federation Conference Centre in Surry Hills, on Gadigal Country. Full Stop Australia is hosting its second Sexual Violence conference, “What Will It Take? Putting a Full Stop to Sexual Violence.” 🎟 https://lnkd.in/giBgqVfj Credit to documentarian Pat Fiske OAM for taking this iconic photograph.

Partial Program Sneak Peek! 👀 TICKETS SELLING FAST WITH 50% OF EARLY BIRDS ALREADY SOLD. CONFERENCE: “What Will It Take? Putting a Full Stop to Sexual Violence.” WHEN: 5 November 2024 WHERE: Gadigal Country We have a packed program in development, including a keynote by Professor Kyllie Cripps. Get your tickets now. https://lnkd.in/giBgqVfj *Intimate Partner Violence

Any LGBTQ person in Australia who has experienced sexual, domestic and family violence can access 24/7, free and confidential support via the Rainbow Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence Helpline on 1800 497 212. Our trauma-specialist support services are also for family, friends and support networks of victim-survivors.

Have you heard? TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW. Early birds save 33% 🐦 Join us on Tuesday, 5th November 2024 at NSW Teachers Federation Conference Centre in Surry Hills, on Gadigal Country. Full Stop Australia is hosting its second Sexual Violence conference, “What Will It Take? Putting a Full Stop to Sexual Violence.” We are delighted to announce that renowned researcher, Professor Kyllie Cripps, a Palawa woman and Director of Monash’s Indigenous Studies Centre, is presenting the morning Keynote. Professor Cripps is one of Australia’s leading researchers on Indigenous family violence, sexual assault and child abuse. Hear from other leading experts and survivor-advocates about preventing and responding to sexual violence in Australia. Join us for a full-day of keynotes, panels, break-out streams and more. We have a packed program in development. General Admission tickets, including Live Stream, will go on sale after Early Bird ticket sales end.

Tomorrow is International Self Care Day, but we think every day should be self-care day. As a community of victim-survivors, lived experienced advocates, loved ones or professional support people it is important to practice self-care. The research shows us that self-care helps to mitigate the impacts of trauma, vicarious trauma and burnout but it can be tricky to prioritise. Find out more about information about self-care and coping with trauma at fullstop.org.au.

TICKETS ON SALE NOW. Early birds save 33% 🐦 Join us on Tuesday, 5th November 2024 at NSW Teachers Federation Conference Centre in Surry Hills, on Gadigal Country. https://lnkd.in/giBgqVfj Full Stop Australia is hosting its second Sexual Violence conference, “What Will It Take? Putting a Full Stop to Sexual Violence.” We are delighted to announce that renowned researcher, Professor Kyllie Cripps, a Palawa woman and Director of Monash’s Indigenous Studies Centre, is presenting the morning Keynote. Professor Cripps is one of Australia’s leading researchers on Indigenous family violence, sexual assault and child abuse. Hear from other leading experts and survivor-advocates about preventing and responding to sexual violence in Australia. Join us for a full-day of keynotes, panels, break-out streams and more. We have a packed program in development. General Admission tickets, including Live Stream, will go on sale after Early Bird ticket sales end. Karen Bevan Tara Hunter

3 weeks to go until City2Surf! There is a team of fundraisers looking for your support while they run to put a full stop to sexual, domestic and family violence. Run with them by donating today. https://lnkd.in/gy-tYjCx Thank you!

Next week Full Stop Australia’s Director of Clinical and Client Services, Tara Hunter, will be speaking at The Hatchery (Hub) conference Ending Coercive Control, Family & Domestic Violence. Tara will be chairing Stream D: Effectively preventing & responding to sexual violence in intimate partner relationships. The two-day event is stacked with experts in the sector, Full Stop Australia is thankful to be a part of these important conversations. See you there! https://lnkd.in/gzzx7nrN

Anyone in Australia who is or has experienced sexual, domestic or family violence can access free, confidential and 24/7 trauma-specialist counselling by calling 1800 FULL STOP (1800 385 578) or webchat at fullstop.org.au