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14/05/2026

Controlling behaviour isn’t passion — it’s a red flag.
It can be easy to mistake intensity for care at the beginning. Wanting to know where you are, who you’re with, what you’re doing. Framing control as protection, jealousy as love.

But over time, those patterns can become something else entirely — coercive control. A pattern of behaviour used to dominate, isolate, and take away someone’s independence.

It doesn’t always look like violence.

It can look like:
– Constant check-ins that feel like surveillance
– Being told what’s “appropriate” to wear or say
– Gradually losing touch with friends or family
– Feeling like it’s easier not to disagree

During Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month, we’re naming these behaviours for what they are — because recognising them early can change what happens next.

Everyone deserves a relationship built on trust, respect, and autonomy — not control.

If this feels familiar, or you’re worried about someone you know, support is available:

• 1800RESPECT — 1800 737 732 or 1800respect.org.au
• Lifeline Australia — 13 11 14
• NSW Domestic Violence Line — 1800 656 463
In an emergency, call 000.

08/05/2026

When someone you care about is experiencing domestic and family violence, it’s natural to want to fix it or get them out immediately.

But leaving isn’t always simple — it can be the most dangerous time, and it often involves emotional, financial, legal, and safety considerations that aren’t visible from the outside.

What helps most is feeling believed, supported, and not alone.

You don’t need to have the perfect words — just being a steady, safe person in their life can make a real difference.
If you’re unsure how to support them, these services can guide you too:

• 1800RESPECT — 1800 737 732 or 1800respect.org.au
• Lifeline Australia — 13 11 14
• NSW Domestic Violence Line — 1800 656 463
In an emergency, call 000.

Supporting someone through this can feel heavy — you don’t have to navigate it alone either.

04/05/2026

Domestic and family violence doesn’t always leave visible marks.

It often shows up as patterns — control, fear, isolation, and the gradual loss of independence. And because it’s not always physical, it can be harder to recognise, name, or talk about.

But it matters. And it’s not something anyone should have to minimise or explain away. Everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, and in control of their own life.

If you saw yourself in any of these, or you’re concerned about someone else, support is available:

• 1800RESPECT — 1800 737 732 or 1800respect.org.au
• Lifeline Australia — 13 11 14
• NSW Domestic Violence Line — 1800 656 463
In an emergency, call 000.

Saving or sharing this post might help someone recognise what they’re experiencing.

02/05/2026

May is Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month.

Behind every statistic is a person - someone navigating fear, control, confusion, or harm that often isn’t visible from the outside.

At The Equanimity Project, we believe this isn’t something anyone should have to endure - and it’s not something we should look away from. Everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, and in control of their own life.

This month, we’re creating space to speak openly about what’s happening in our communities. Because awareness is about understanding, recognising the signs, and making it easier for people to seek support.

If this resonates with you, or someone you know, support is available:

• 1800RESPECT — 1800 737 732 or 1800respect.org.au
• Lifeline Australia — 13 11 14
• NSW Domestic Violence Line — 1800 656 463

In an emergency always call 000.

16/04/2026

The court system is confusing for anyone, but this is what it looks like through a child’s eyes.

This is what one of our client's children drew to make sense of it all. The child had to explain what was happening, more than once -
To different people.
In different ways.
Before she felt believed.

To police, psychologists, lawyers - why wasnt mummy enough?

This drawing isn’t just about understanding the court system.

It’s about the emotional toll of having to repeat your story as a child.

No child should have to navigate adult systems like this.
If you or someone you know needs support call 1800RESPECT for 24/7 DV support - 1800 737 732.
Always dial 000 For emergencies.

10/04/2026

Australia’s housing crisis is quietly trapping many women and children in violent homes.

Domestic and family violence is the leading cause of homelessness for women in Australia, and around 40% of people accessing homelessness services are escaping violence.

Yet every day, hundreds of people seeking crisis accommodation are turned away because services are already full.

For many women, another barrier exists that isn’t talked about enough: their pets.

Research shows 35% of women delay leaving abusive relationships because they fear for their animal’s safety, and most refuges still cannot accommodate pets.

The housing crisis isn’t just about rent.

It’s about whether people have a safe way out.

Share this so more people understand the connection between housing and domestic violence.

06/04/2026

Did you know that 1 in 3 Australians feel lonely some or all of the time? That's up from 1 in 4 before the pandemic. And 43% of young Australians aged 15–25 report feeling lonely, making them the loneliest age group in the country.

Sometimes the simplest remedy is the most powerful one: a warm cup of coffee and a real conversation.

Join us this Thursday at Frankie B's Cafe from 10:00 – 11:30am at Westfield Eastgardens for A Cup of Conversation - a relaxed, no-pressure morning where you can pull up a chair, meet someone new, and just have a chat.

The coffee is on us, the conversation is on you 🥰

Whether you're new to the area, going through a tough season, or just want to start your day feeling a little more connected while the world is a little bit crazy - you're welcome here. There are no sign ups or awkward ice-breakers - promise!

03/04/2026

Saturday 4th April - find us at the Entertainment Quarter - EQ Markets enjoying the company of children and parents. Between 8am to 2pm, please bring the kids and join us for a great .

Entertainment Quarter South Sydney Rotary Club

26/03/2026

Coercive control is not love.
It’s not normal.
And it’s not your fault.

But it can be hard to recognise.

It doesn’t always look like violence.
It looks like:
– being isolated from people you trust
– being constantly monitored
– feeling like you’re “walking on eggshells”
– slowly losing your independence

This is coercive control — a pattern of behaviour used to dominate, isolate and take away freedom over time.

It’s at the core of most domestic and family violence in Australia.
And it often escalates.

We need to stop asking “why didn’t they leave?”
and start asking what patterns were happening behind the scenes.

If this resonates, support is available.

At Equanimity Project, we walk beside women at some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives with tailored, trauma-informed support for the whole family. Contact us today.

📞 1800RESPECT — 1800 737 732
💬 Lifeline — 13 11 14
🚨 If you’re in immediate danger, call 000

Asking for help is strength.

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19/03/2026

Here are our takeaways from the 2026 Asia Pacific Coercive Control & Children Conference.

The conversations at the conference challenged how we think about safety, accountability and the systems around them.

The biggest shift?

Looking beyond single incidents and recognising the patterns of coercive control—and the impact this has on children every day.

Real change doesn’t come from one system acting alone. It comes from alignment, accountability, and a shared commitment to doing better for women and children.
We’re proud to stand alongside those driving this work forward.

Thank you to the Institute for leading this conference and providing a platform for these critical conversations — and we’re incredibly proud to be a sponsor of the conference this year.

This work matters.

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