Thrive in the Light

25/12/2024

🎄✨ This Christmas, let's come together to celebrate the gift of light that fills our hearts and homes. As we gather with loved ones, may we reflect on the blessings we've received and share our light with those around us. In the spirit of giving, let’s spread kindness, love, and hope to everyone we meet.
Remember, even the smallest act of kindness can make a big difference! Wishing you all a joyful and peaceful Christmas filled with love and laughter. May your days be merry and bright! 🌟❤️

11/10/2024

What an amazing step in the right direction for Australia and standing strong that domestic violence is not and will not be tolerated!
Hoping all other states and territories follow suit and make the same laws and regulations national!

03/10/2024

An amazing initiative for women in Launceston to get behind:

🌟 Strong, Proud, and Unstoppable! 🌟
This Mental Health Week, join our empowering exercise group and expo dedicated to celebrating the strength of being a girl! 💪💖
🗓 When: 8:30 am - 11:30 am
📍 Where: Behind Utas Stadium, Launceston
Let’s come together to move our bodies, clear our minds, and uplift one another. Exercise is not just about fitness; it’s a powerful tool for mental well-being! 🧠✨
🔹 Feel Empowered: Connect with other strong women and share your journey.
🔹 Boost Your Mood: Discover the joy of movement and its impact on mental health.
🔹 Create Lasting Bonds: Build friendships and a support system that lasts beyond the gym.
Join us for a session filled with fun, laughter, and encouragement! Let’s show the world how unstoppable we truly are! 💖🌈

01/10/2024

Today marks the beginning of Queensland's Sexual Violence Awareness Month. This initiative focuses on raising community awareness about sexual violence and promoting the support options available to people affected by sexual violence.

Thrive in the light proudly supports Queensland’s annual sexual violence awareness month in October, aligning with the Queensland Governments ongoing fight against domestic, family and sexual violence. This is a call for nationwide unity to stand against these issues and drive meaningful change.

We believe in celebrating women’s rights, diversity, equality and opportunities in every aspect of life and community ❤️

Services available in Queensland :
Women (DV Connect)- 1800811811
Men (DV Connect)
1800 RESPECT - 1800737732
LGBTIQ communities – including:
LGBTI legal service
young people and seniors who identity as LGBTIQ
police liaison and support for the LGBTI community
QLIFE.

For those in Tasmania affected by sexual violence, helo is available. Explore our full directory of services at https://thriveinthelight.com.au/support-directory/ or reach out to the statewide sexual assault crisis line at 1800 697 877.

You can learn more and download resources here: https://www.qld.gov.au/community/getting-support-health-social-issue/support-victims-abuse/sexual-abuse-assault/sexual-violence-awareness-month

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Find out more about Sexual Violence Awareness Month, held in October each year.

26/08/2024

Can you help end period poverty?

Share The Dignity is calling for urgent help for their August Dignity Drive! The volunteers at Share The Dignity work tirelessly to bring dignity to those who menstruate by ensuring period products are free and accessible to those who need them. ❤

Charity partners of Share The Dignity have estimated that over 83,000 tampons are required to fill the needs of those who have periods and are experiencing homelessness, domestic violence or other issues causing ‘period poverty’. When making the call for assistance, on Saturday 24h August, with one week to go, the drive has only received just over 15,000 tampons.

You can donate online to help fill the gap, even $5 can make a huge difference to those in need 🙏
The link to donate online is Dignity Drive: Donate (sharethedignity.org.au)

To find your closest collection point to make an in-person donation of unopened packages of period products (tampons are of most need but all products are required and will be utilised for those in need) you can use this link - Dignity Drive (sharethedignity.org.au)

21/08/2024

Meet Micaela Cronin, Australia's First Domestic Violence Commissioner.
“I am deeply committed to addressing and ending violence against women and children in all its forms, and am looking forward to the contribution I will make as Commissioner. The new National Plan is an ambitious blueprint, but it is a truly national document with collaboration from all jurisdictions and stakeholders. I will take my responsibility to measure the success of the National Plan delivery seriously.”

From a Thrive in the Light perspective, we welcome the insights and experience she brings to the table and we are looking forward to some great outcomes moving onward in this space with the National Plan.

20/08/2024

11/08/2024

Hi All,
A consultation paper has been requested of our charity on the Domestic Violence sector on the “professionals” working within this industry. This includes DV and family violence counsellors, DV “specialists”, family violence counsellors, trainers and DV advocates.

This industry is not regulated which then allows people to use sensitive information gathered during the processes of helping people through experiencing family or domestic violence, against the victim or for their personal financial gain. We have been given incidents of this reported to us, where a “DV specialist” has sided with the perpetrator out of a personal falling out with the victim. This has unfortunately led to more violence and stalking.

Psychologists and similar professionals have regulations and are bound by confidentiality. These DV “specialists” may act like they are, but nothing stopping them from using personal and sensitive information gathered in their “help” of the victim for abusive purposes.

We are now inviting the community and professionals to assist us in this process of talking about advocating for change including professional regulation of individuals working in this industry. This will help stop family violence being perpetrated by the DV specialists working in the industry. We are also advocating for psych clearances for professionals working in this space.

We are turning off comments for privacy reasons but welcome confidential internal Facebook messages or email to [email protected], if you have any examples or experiences with this.

01/08/2024

🌟 Supporting Women's Skill Building in Our Community! 🌟

We love to support other organizations in our community that help build skills for women. The Women’s Legal Service’s Financial Counsellor, Verity, is running an 8-week course at Launceston Head to Health, helping participants to build financial wellness and physical strength.

The program started last week, but it's not too late to get involved! To register your interest for future sessions or other dates, contact Verity at the details listed below.

Let's continue to empower and uplift each other! 💪