Maitland Against Domestic Abuse

16/06/2026

Misidentified Primary Perpetrator?

Please share for community awareness.

Seek Legal Advice if you are a misidentified primary perpetrator of DFV - It happens - It can have a lasting impact on multiple areas of your life such as Housing, Employment and Court matters.

But you have rights.

1. Ask for a lawyer before providing a statement
2. Seek Legal Advice
Hunter Community Legal Centre https://hunterclc.org.au/
Women's Legal Service https://www.wlsnsw.org.au/
3. Follow up with a DFV Advocacy Service such as Carrie's Place Domestic Violence and Homelessness Services Inc. locally or your support worker.

Imagine a situation of domestic violence, where the primary aggressor — the person perpetrating the violence — is identified as the victim. And with the tables turned, that victim is wrongly identified as the perpetrator.

12/05/2026

Domestic Violence Awareness Month 💜

In our community too many people are living with fear behind closed doors. Domestic and family abuse doesn’t always leave visible marks but its impact is real, lasting, and far reaching.

At Maitland Against Domestic Abuse (MADA) we stand for safety, support, and change. This month we’re asking everyone to take a moment to learn the signs, listen without judgment, and speak up when something doesn’t feel right.

Abuse can be physical, emotional, financial, or psychological. It can happen to anyone, regardless of age, gender, or background. No one deserves to feel unsafe in their own home.

If you or someone you know needs support, help is available:

📞 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732)
🖥️ www.1800respect.org.au

Let’s break the silence. Let’s support survivors. Let’s work together to end domestic and family violence.

10/05/2026

Today, we celebrate the strength, love, and resilience of mothers and mother figures in our community.

For many, this day is filled with connection and gratitude. But for others, it can be complicated, painful, or even unsafe.

At Maitland Against Domestic Abuse (MADA), we hold space for all experiences of motherhood, especially those navigating hardship, healing, or survival.

To the mothers who are doing their best in difficult circumstances; we see your strength.

To those supporting a loved one through abuse; your care matters.

To anyone finding today hard; you are not alone.

If you or someone you know needs support, help is available:

📞 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732)
🖥️ www.1800respect.org.au

Today, and every day, we stand with you.

10/05/2026

08/05/2026

Financial Assistance.

May Is DV Awareness Month.

Today we want to make you Aware of what financial assistance is available for you if you are experiencing DV or experiencing the financial impacts after you have left DV.

- Financial Counselling
- NILS Loans
- Centreline crisis payments

Share more you may be aware of in the comments.

https://1800respect.org.au/services/services-overview/money

18/04/2026

DV AWARENESS TRAINING

DV-alert is led by experienced trainers dedicated to ending violence against women and children. Their workshops provide a safe space for frontline workers to learn, connect and be empowered to recognise and respond confidently to those in crisis.

Whether you are looking to obtain the unit of competency, to upskill and refresh your knowledge or just to know what to do, there is a learning pathway for you

Review the flyer and/or check out the below link for more information
https://dvalert.org.au/workshops-courses/public-awareness-workshops/2-hour-dv-aware-2

19/03/2026

16/03/2026

16/03/2026

IWD Lunch for Mums and Matriarchs.
The heavy lifters in our community.
What a soul filling day, few dry eyes.
Thank you for those who shared their stories, laughter and lunch. Thank you to those who donated special gifts for our guests. Thank you First National Real Estate and Alexandra Haggarty for FULLY CATERING! Woman of many talents 💜
Dhiiyaan Art
Mindaribba Local Aboriginal Land Council
Hume Community Housing
Lucy @ www.maneconcept.com.au

13/03/2026

Louis Theroux ’s new documentary 'Inside the Manosphere' is everywhere at the moment and raising some big questions for families.
If you’re a parent or carer and feeling unsure about what it all means or how to talk to young people about it, the eSafety Commissioner has put together a really helpful article.
Well worth a read 👇
https://www.esafety.gov.au/newsroom/blogs/the-manosphere-what-it-is-and-what-parents-and-carers-need-to-know