New research reveals one in three Australian men report using intimate partner violence
A new national study has found that more than one in three Australian men (35%) have used intimate partner violence (IPV) in their lifetime, with an estimated 120,000 men beginning to use IPV each year. These findings come from Ten to Men, a longitudinal study conducted by the Australian Institute of Family Studies (AIFS), and […]
Australian study links intimate partner violence to earlier onset of chronic illness in women
We know trauma shows up not just as emotional and psychological pain, but in the body too.
Why We Offer Groups at the Illawarra Women’s Trauma Recovery Centre
“There’s a power in sitting with others who understand without needing to explain everything. That’s where trust begins, and healing can really start.”
Whale Watching Wonder Walks to connect women to healing and nature
We’ll end the walk at a viewing spot where we might spot whales, seals, dolphins, and birdlife, but there are no guarantees.
It starts with control: New research shows how domestic abuse escalates
It surveyed 815 women across Australia who had experienced intimate partner violence (IPV) in the past five years, and offers critical insights for early intervention and prevention.
Why we back UK porn ban and urge for Australian reform on violent content
The Illawarra Women’s Trauma Recovery Centre has welcomed the move, calling for similar legal clarity in Australia and a national campaign to raise awareness about the harms of violent porn and sexual choking.
Launching a new gardening partnership to promote women’s healing
There’s something grounding about getting your hands in the soil and being outside in such a beautiful space. It’s incredibly therapeutic.
Plans for new movement studio to support healing at Illawarra Women’s Trauma Recovery Centre
Learning to connect with our bodies, listen to them, and feel safe in doing so, is vital to recovery.
Equine-assisted learning opens new path to healing for Illawarra women
Each week, participants will explore a theme such as leadership, boundaries, or emotional regulation – skills often disrupted or lost due to trauma.
The things we learnt sitting in discomfort at the showing of Such a Resounding Silence
The screening of the confronting and courageous documentary Such a Resounding Silence saw more than 100 people turn out to raise awareness and support victims of incest.