Stronger Families Foundation

18/05/2026

18/05/2026

Domestic violence doesn't always leave visible marks.

There is a form of abuse that traps people not with fists, but with fear, isolation and control. It's called coercive control. And it is more common, and more dangerous, than most people realize.

It can look like this:

📱 Checking your phone, tracking your location or monitoring your spending without your consent
👥 Slowly cutting you off from the friends and family who matter to you
🗺️ Controlling where you go, who you see, or what you wear
💰 Taking over all financial decisions or leaving you with nothing
💬 Making you feel responsible for everything that goes wrong

In New South Wales and Queensland, coercive control is now a criminal offence because the law recognizes what survivors have always known this is abuse, and it can be deadly.

Here in Western Australia, the conversation is underway. The WA Government has already invested $5 million in community education because awareness is the first step.

If any of this sounds familiar you are not alone. And it is not your fault.

1800RESPECT — 1800 737 732 — free, confidential, available 24 hours a day

12/05/2026

More people are speaking up. That matters more than you might think.

97,800 FDV offenders were recorded by police in Australia in 2024–25. This is the largest single-year increase since national recording began.

Before these numbers alarm you stop for a moment.

Rising reporting rates don't simply mean more violence. They mean more people are finding the courage to name what is happening to them. It means awareness is working and that communities are creating the conditions where speaking up feels possible.

That is real progress. And it is happening right now, here in Perth.

But reporting is only the first step.
Every person who speaks up needs a system ready to respond: services that meet them where they are, programs that address root causes, and a community that doesn't look away.

At the Stronger Families Foundation, we are here for that moment. For the fathers ready to change. For the families ready to heal.

If you or someone you know needs support — help is available 24/7.

1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732 — free and confidential

10/03/2026

We are feeling incredibly honoured and a little bit overwhelmed to be named a finalist in the 2026 WA Regional Business Excellence Awards.

To be recognised statewide alongside so many impactful organisations is a humbling experience. For us, this nomination is not about accolades; it is about our vision for a future where the cycle of family violence is broken, and every home is a place of safety and belonging.

This recognition belongs to the families who show bravery in seeking change, and to the community that walks alongside us. Our thanks to the Peel Chamber of Commerce and Industry and RCCIWA for the nomination. We look forward to celebrating regional WA’s incredible work in April.

03/12/2025

Thank you to everybody who attended today’s event and for Playing your Part in supporting

It was a really informative session about how we can engage and work with men and boys to prevent Family and Domestic Violence

It was great to hear about the work that is taking place in schools and the difference this work is making

Thanks to our panel who are so committee to advocating for change Allambee and , Gilmore College also to the service organisations who attended today OVIS Community Services, Peel Community Legal Services, Money Mentors

We are proud be part of the Alliance We Say NO to Violence 🧡

01/12/2025

Attending a event today in Waroona promoting 🧡

28/11/2025

What a privilege to attend the City of Rockingham – Local Government Silent March this morning 🧡
19 homicides in WA already this year, lives lost due to Family and Domestic Violence, a total tragedy

A yellow rose laid for each life lost 💔

We continue to work alongside community organisations to advocate for change, we encourage you to look at the for suggestions on how you too can play your part
We Say NO to Violence

27/11/2025

Register for next weeks event by scanning the QR code: Engaging Men and Boys to Prevent Family and Domesric Violence and Play your Part in the change
We Say NO to Violence

22/11/2025

A huge congratulations to Allambee, We Say No To Violence and OVIS for organising yesterday’s silent march. A truly profound and reflective tribute to those women who have been murdered and who suffer as a result of FDV and coercive control. Thank you also to the speakers who so courageously and generously shared their experiences.

19/11/2025

And a huge thank you to you and Lisa for your continued support.

Huge congratulations to Stronger Families Foundation on being named the Winner of the 2025 Charity and Not-for-Profit Award at the recent Peel Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc. Business Awards.

I’m incredibly proud to sponsor this award each year, and a big thank you to Lisa Munday MLA for presenting it on my behalf.

Stronger Families Foundation is doing outstanding work across our region, delivering meaningful, evidence-based support to families who need it most. The judges praised their sharp and strategic approach, their clinical rigour, visible innovation, and the strong alignment between their strategy and measurable impact. They also highlighted the organisation’s proactive governance, solid financial management, and genuine commitment to psychological safety and staff wellbeing.

With clear goals tied to community needs and strong partnerships — including with WA Police — Stronger Families Foundation continues to stand out as a forward-thinking, resilient organisation making a real difference locally.

Please join me in congratulating the Stronger Families Foundation on this very well-deserved achievement.