Library of Stuff founder Sascha Mainsbridge was inspired to start the project in response to the prevalence of modern slavery in consumerism. Years later, the same lesson rings true: we need to share.

featuring Library of Stuff Founder and Mullum Cares Founder Sascha Mainsbridge

reporter: Mia Armitage

PIC: Library of Stuff Founder and Mullum Cares Founder Sascha Mainsbridge (Mae Soper)

Library of Stuff founder Sascha Mainsbridge was inspired to start the project in response to the prevalence of modern slavery in consumerism. Years later, the same lesson rings true: we need to share.
featuring Library of Stuff Founder and Mullum Cares Founder Sascha Mainsbridge
reporter: Mia Armitage
PIC: Library of Stuff Founder and Mullum Cares Founder Sascha Mainsbridge (Mae Soper)

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Anchor / Executive Producer: Mia Armitage

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Coercive Control under legislation is considered a criminal offence in NSW. According to NSW Police, it is an underreported offence. 

Harassment, monitoring and tracking recorded the highest in NSW Bureau of Crime and Statistics and Research, in the year of 2025.

Far West Orana and Midwest Regional NSW recorded the highest rates of Coercive Control. 

Community Newsroom Contributor Alana Su-Navratil speaks with Emma Smallwood, Director of Domestic and Family violence at Legal Aid.

Coercive Control under legislation is considered a criminal offence in NSW. According to NSW Police, it is an underreported offence.&nbsp;
Harassment, monitoring and tracking recorded the highest in NSW Bureau of Crime and Statistics and Research, in the year of 2025.
Far West Orana and Midwest Regional NSW recorded the highest rates of Coercive Control.&nbsp;
Community Newsroom Contributor Alana Su-Navratil speaks with Emma Smallwood, Director of Domestic and Family violence at Legal Aid.

The need to share in the fight against modern slavery

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