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Keep women and gender diverse people out of poverty this winter.Financial abuse affects 1 in 6 women. Ensure they’re sup...
28/05/2026

Keep women and gender diverse people out of poverty this winter.

Financial abuse affects 1 in 6 women. Ensure they’re supported to understand their rights and better provide for themselves and their families.

Donate to WIRE’s Winter Appeal today - www.wire.org.au/donate/

21/05/2026

As part of , WIRE sat down with Bec Dahl and Sally Nicholes from Nicholes Family Lawyers to discuss new changes to the Family Law Act, including the role of Systems Abuse, what happens to pets during a separation, and much more. You can watch the full video over at WIRE youtube: https://youtu.be/YM162Is3ZTs?si=hdnQ2gcqKgmc0cuK

To read more about family violence and where to get help, visit - https://www.wire.org.au/domestic-and-family-violence/
For support on any issue, plus access to free information and resources head to www.wire.org.au
To learn more about Systems Abuse read - www.wire.org.au/systems-abuse/

⭐This National Volunteer Week, WIRE celebrates the incredible women and gender diverse people who support our community ...
21/05/2026

⭐This National Volunteer Week, WIRE celebrates the incredible women and gender diverse people who support our community to navigate imperfect systems and circumstances.

Our volunteers have played a critical role in supporting individuals and communities for over 40 years. Whether it’s answering calls in the phone room, working alongside community members and leaders to build capacity at the grassroots level, or offering professional knowledge in areas like financial coaching, career coaching and family law — our volunteers’ contribution and generosity make WIRE’s work possible.

We are very grateful for every volunteer who has contributed to sparking real change for women and gender diverse people. Your commitment expands what we can offer and strengthens our service.

Interested in becoming a volunteer at WIRE? Learn more: Volunteer | WIRE

Thank you everyone for joining today's panel discussion 'Misidentification: The Cost of Getting It Wrong'. The informati...
18/05/2026

Thank you everyone for joining today's panel discussion 'Misidentification: The Cost of Getting It Wrong'.

The informative discussion was a great way to mark the start of , with panelists bringing together their valued knowledge, insights and expertise around this important issue.

The panel highlighted the important of family violence prevention work, service response that helps victim/survivors accessing legal advice early, comprehensive training for law, police, and specialist workers to identify risk for collusion and system abuse, and most importantly responding to recovery from harms.

We hope participants were left feeling more informed around the topic of misidentification, and continue exploring the ways we can advocate for systemic change for those groups who are marginalised and over represented.

Thank you to our panelists:

🔹 Laura Heffes [Law and Advocacy Centre for Women Ltd],
🔹 Kate Bishop [WIRE],
🔹 Druma D. [Multicultural Women's Alliance against Family Violence]
🔹 Mariam Deng [Australian Muslim Women's Centre for Human Rights]

our host Kareena Horsman, and to Women's Health Victoria for letting us use their space.

WIRE supports IDAHOBIT ~ 17th May, 2026As an intersectional feminist organisation, we aim to build a more inclusive soci...
17/05/2026

WIRE supports IDAHOBIT ~ 17th May, 2026

As an intersectional feminist organisation, we aim to build a more inclusive society for everyone and recognise the importance of this year's global theme “At the heart of democracy”. We hope the future holds a more equitable standard for all, and supports the LGBTQIA+ community in legislation and throughout all aspects of life.

Join WIRE across law week for a series of event's celebrating "When Law Meets Life" ⚖Our first event is a panel discussi...
13/05/2026

Join WIRE across law week for a series of event's celebrating "When Law Meets Life" ⚖

Our first event is a panel discussion "Misidentified: The Cost of Getting it Wrong"

🔹About the event: WIRE, together with The Law and Advocacy Centre for Women, the Australian Muslim Women’s Centre for Human Rights, and the Multicultural Women’s Alliance Against Family Violence, invite you to take part in an important conversation about misidentification in the context of family violence.

📆When: Monday, May 18th
⏰Time: 11.00am - 12.30pm.
Details: Online via Teams or in-person at Women's Health Victoria
Register: via WIRE Humanitix
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Looking for information about family law and navigating separation? Want to find out how to reach an agreement on children and property?

🔹About the event: To celebrate Victorian Law Week 2026, join WIRE's free information seminar 'From Separation to Settlement'. Family Lawyer and Mediator Elisa Turco, from Hazel Family Law & Mediation, will provide information and examine the pros and cons of dispute resolution options following divorce and separation.

What you'll learn:
🔹What is spousal maintenance
🔹Different forms of separating
🔹Parenting arrangements
🔹Mediation
🔹Court orders and formal agreements

📆When: Tuesday, 19th May
⏰ 12:30pm - 2:00pm (join on your lunch break!)
Details: Online via zoom.
Book: via WIRE Humanitix
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Nichole's Family Law Presents: Changes to Family Violence Laws and Their Impact on Vulnerable Communities

🔹About the event: This webinar explains recent changes to Victoria’s family violence laws and examines how these reforms affect older people, financially vulnerable individuals, people experiencing family violence, and LGBTIQA+ communities. The panel will discuss what the changes mean in practice and where to seek help.

WIRE CEO Jade Blakkarly will be a panelist as part of this webinar!

📆When: Wednesday, 20th May
⏰ 1:00pm - 2:00pm (join on your lunch break!)
Details: Online
Book: www.viclawweek.org.au/program/changes-to-family-violence-laws-and-their-impact-on-vulnerable-communities

Today we remember and honour those lost to domestic violence and stand with survivors.
06/05/2026

Today we remember and honour those lost to domestic violence and stand with survivors.

Are you interested in joining WIRE's Board? We are now recruiting Board Directors!We are seeking to strengthen WIRE’s go...
20/04/2026

Are you interested in joining WIRE's Board? We are now recruiting Board Directors!

We are seeking to strengthen WIRE’s governance capacity through this recruitment process by appointing up to three new Directors, including to fulfil an office-bearer role of “Secretary”.

Our Board (currently six members) is collaborative and dynamic, with a strong, collective understanding of the strategic direction of WIRE. Four Directors will reach the end of their terms at the 2026 AGM (November), with at least two having notified the Board that they will not stand for re-election. Therefore, we are now recruiting to fill those future skills gaps.

The Board meets approximately six times per year, with meetings held outside business hours with a flexible mix of face-to-face and online. All Board Directors are required to participate in at least one sub-committee, as relevant to their skills and experiences (usually online). Our current Board sub-committees are:

● Finance and Income Generation (FIG)
● Governance, Nominations and Compliance (GNC)
● Strategy, Impact and Risk (StIR)

If you're interested in these positions, you can read the full descriptions here - https://www.ethicaljobs.com.au/members/WIRE/board-directors-sub-committee-members-voluntary

To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for this role to [email protected]

Applications close at 5pm on Monday, 11 May 2026.

⚖Tackling the Overrepresentation of Marginalised Communities in the Justice System - A panel discussion in support of , ...
20/04/2026

⚖Tackling the Overrepresentation of Marginalised Communities in the Justice System - A panel discussion in support of , Victorian Law Week 2026

Join WIRE and panellists from, , , and the Multicultural Women's Alliance against Family Violence as we invite you into a conversation highlighting the issue of misidentification of women and gender diverse people, and how this impacts their access to safety and justice in the context of family violence.

Hear from a criminal law specialist, family violence practitioners and advocates as we explore issues such as:

▪️Who is most likely to be misidentified
▪️System and service response failures
▪️The cumulative consequences of misidentification
▪️How systems can support victim survivors to meaningfully tackle the issue

Please join us , Level 8/255 Bourke St, Melbourne, 3000 on 📆 Monday, May 18th
⏰ 11:00am-12:30pm,
or join online for this 1-hour presentation, including a 30-minute Q&A.

Register your attendance via https://events.humanitix.com/victorian-law-week-misidentified-the-cost-of-getting-it-wrong

16/04/2026

WDV’s Bendigo Leadership Hub along with RIAC and local self-advocacy group Have a Say Bendigo are excited to come together for the From Ableism to Allyship - Inclusive Community Forum next month.

On Monday May 18 at Larnangurrak (Our Place) Golden Square from 10.30am, locals with disability will lead this innovative forum. They will explore ableism; identifying the barriers people with disability experience and together building inclusive solutions with the community.

The event will feature a keynote address from author and advocate Sam Drummond, a panel discussion featuring local people with disabilities, and workshops.

This is a FREE EVENT. You are invited to attend for all or part of the day. To register go to https://events.humanitix.com/bendigo-inclusive-community-forum-from-ableism-to-allyship

You can also email Emma King [email protected] for more information or any questions.

Image Description: Sandy social media tile. It features a photo of 5 people with diverse appearances and disabilities. Over it the graphics of two arrows in purple and orange pointing in opposite directions. The top arrow says “from Ableism” the bottom says “To Allyship” RIAC, WDV Regional and Have a Say Bendigo logos run along the bottom.

Text says: Monday May 18, 2026 BENDIGO and SURROUNDS
Inclusive Community Forum. Larnangurrak (Our Place), Golden Square.
10am for 10.30am start.
FREE EVENT
Register via the link in comments.”

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