In this episode, Sam discusses domestic violence in Australia with the CEO of Women’s Community Shelter, Annabelle Daniel.

11 women have been killed at the hands of their spouse or domestic partner so far in 2021. 55 women were killed at the hands of their spouse or domestic partner in 2020. Domestic & Family Violence is the leading preventable cause of death and injury for women between the ages of 15-44. One woman is killed every nine days by their spouse or domestic partner in Australia. 10 women a day are hospitalised for assault injuries at the hands of a spouse or domestic partner. Every night more than 56,000 women are homeless in Australia.

Women's Community Shelter are working community by community to establish an Australia where women and their children are safe, secure, supported & equal.

Episode notes -

Learn more about Women's Community Shelters:

womenscommunityshelters.org.au

1800RESPECT or 1800 737 732 is the 24-hour national sexual assault, family and domestic violence counselling line

Lifeline on 13 11 14 for 24/7 crisis support 

This episode of Something To Talk About was recorded in Sydney on May 20th 2021.

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