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Guy and Jules Sebastian Open New Garden Renovation - 6 September 2016
Domestic violence clinics in health centres proposed to reach untapped victims - Sun Herald, 14 August 2016
Women's Refuges Need Reinvention and Financial Support - Sun Herald editorial, 7 August 2016
http://www.smh.com.au/comment/smh-editorial/move-womens-refuges-out-of-the-70s-20160805-gqm09x.html
Refuge Refit Plan Keeps Families Together - Sun Herald, 7 August 2016
Read the release about our proposal with The Sebastian Foundation asking the NSW Government to transform refuges from communal living to self-contained units:
'Sebastians provide hope at girls refuge' - Inner West Courier, 6 July 2016
'NSW Government in the dark on women's shelters' - Sydney Morning Herald, 5 July 2016
Read the Media Release about the new kitchen at The Girls Refuge.
'Guy Sebastian and wife Jules roll up their sleeves to build new kitchen for a Sydney girls' shelter as The Sebastian Foundation launches domestic violence campaign' - Daily Mail, 25 June 2016
NSW Budget - Statement from SOS Women's Services. 21 June 2016
Click this image to download a pdf version of the statement.
'SOS Women’s Services calling for cash injection into DV services in NSW Budget' - Port Stephens Examiner, Monday 17 May 2016
http://www.portstephensexaminer.com.au/story/3911477/dv-cash-to-keep-refuges-open/?cs=762
'Griffith woman speaks out to lobby for more domestic violence funding in the upcoming NSW budget' - The Daily Advertiser, Monday 11 May 2016
http://www.dailyadvertiser.com.au/story/3901727/a-living-hell-for-griffith-woman/?cs=12
'The missing link in government pledges on domestic violence: Where do the women flee to?' - Sydney Morning Herald, 8 May 2016
Real women tell their stories of domestic violence to MPs to continue to improve services in NSW.
Click the cover below to download a pdf version of the Stories of Survival booklet.
Click image above to download your copy of Stories of Survival.
Click the link below to download the Joint Release with Shadow Minister for the Prevention of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Jenny Aitchison - 8 May 2016
Click the image above to download a copy of the media release.
'Greater funding for women and children's refuge' - Coffs Coast Advocate, 18 April 2016
http://www.coffscoastadvocate.com.au/news/greater-funding-local-women-and-childrens-refuge/2999107/
'Funding lifeline for crucial women's support service welcomed' - read the joint media release from SOS and Jamie Parker, 10 March 2016
http://www.jamieparker.org/funding_lifeline
'More support for SOS proposal to retain domestic violence court support worker' - Sydney Morning Herald, 28 February 2016
'Domestic violence in teenagers — why aren’t we talking about it?' SOS spokeswoman Roxanne McMurray speaks about teenage domestic violence. Daily Telegraph, 6 February 2016
'What happens when women have nowhere else to go?' - SOS radio interview on current state of women's services. 2SER, 4 February 2016
http://www.2ser.com/component/k2/item/20359-what-happens-when-women-have-nowhere-else-to-go
NSW Government reconsiders SOS proposal to keep essential court program operating. SMH, 29 January 2016
SOS welcomes major announcement on women's refuges. 16 November 2015
Click the Media Statement to download a pdf copy.
Download a pdf copy of the SOS info sheet - THE NSW GOVERNMENT’S GOING HOME STAYING HOME REFORMS: End of year update by clicking the image below.
Click the image above to download the info sheet.
'Pass all the laws you like, but domestic violence victims need shelters' - The Drum, 15 October 2015
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-10-15/mcmurray-dv-victims-need-shelters/6855790
Download the latest SOS Media Statement (14 October 2015) by clicking on the image below.
Click the image to download a pdf copy of our Media Statement.
'Safe refuges for women crucial to changing the story of domestic violence' - Sydney Morning Herald, 13 November 2015
http://www.smh.com.au/comment/safe-refuges-for-women-crucial-to-changing-the-story-of-domestic-violence-20151112-gkxkd6.html
'Women’s refuge in the Hills already has waiting list' - Hills Shire Times, 9 October 2015
'Call for women's refuge to support domestic violence victims in Orange' - ABC News, 7 October 2015
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-10-07/orange-violence/6832612
'New women's refuge opens in Sydney's west to address domestic violence' - SMH, 16 September 2015
http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/new-womens-refuge-opens-to-address-domestic-violence-20150913-gjls7x
Download the SOS infosheet for the latest on our campaign (August 2015) by clicking on the image below.
'Pleas for support for women and children fleeing domestic violence' - News Local, 21 July 2015
'No safe refuge for domestic violence victims in Goulburn' - Sydney Morning Herald, 12 July 2015
http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/no-safe-refuge-for-domestic-violence-victims-in-goulburn-20150711-gi9fr9.html#ixzz3fioytU3k
'Domestic violence victims turn to motels with few after-hours refuges left' - Sydney Morning Herald, 12 July 2015
http://www.smh.com.au/nsw/domestic-violence-victims-turn-to-motels-with-few-afterhours-refuges-left-20150711-gi99yk.html#ixzz3fioRnBIM
'The daily terror on the home front' - Editorial, Sun Herald, Sunday 5 July 2015
http://www.smh.com.au/comment/smh-editorial/the-daily-terror-on-the-homefront-20150704-gi4pp3
Sun Herald, Sydney - Sunday 5 July 2015
'Home isn't a refuge for domestic violence victims' - Sydney Morning Herald, 23 April 2015
http://www.smh.com.au/comment/home-isnt-a-refuge-for-domestic-violence-victims-20150422-1mqk7u.html
'Turned away: desperate search for help ended in death for Leila Alavi' - Sydney Morning Herald, 3 April 2015
SOS Election Statement
SOS Women's Services has released an Election Statement prior to the NSW State Election on Saturday. Please click the image below to download the full statement (a multi-page pdf).
'Concerns over video surveillance in Dubbo women's refuge' - Sydney Morning Herald, 24 March 2015
'Within a decade, 238 homicides in NSW occurred in domestic violence context: report' - ABC News, Tuesday 24 March 2015
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-03-24/domestic-violence-findings-nsw-police-training/6342152
'Forster a domestic violence hotspot but no funding' - Great Lakes Advocate, 18 March 2015
'Domestic violence story must be told' - Great Lakes Advocate, 18 March 2015
http://www.greatlakesadvocate.com.au/story/2952558/domestic-violence-story-must-be-told/?cs=447
'Labor announce to support the Yacaaba Centre if elected' - Port Stephens Examiner, 18 March 2015
http://www.portstephensexaminer.com.au/story/2952879/labor-pledge-to-support-yacaaba-centre/?cs=762
'The deadly consequences of domestic violence' - The Daily Telegraph, 17 March 2015
'Mid-March for equality' - Alt Media, 12 March 2015
http://www.altmedia.net.au/iwd/103341
'Vital services in Nelson Bay thrown lifeline.' Port Stephens Examiner, 11 March 2015
http://www.portstephensexaminer.com.au/story/2935668/doors-to-stay-open/
'The Salvation Army apologises for comments suggesting women fleeing domestic violence should not 'use and abuse' shelters' - ABC, Monday 9 March 2015
'How funding changes in NSW locked women out of domestic violence refuges' - The Guardian, 9 March 2015
'Domestic violence campaigner calls for more funding for women's refuges' - ABC News, 9 March 2015
'Home Truths: the costs and causes of domestic violence.' The Monthly Essays. 9 March 2015
http://www.themonthly.com.au/issue/2015/march/1425128400/jess-hill/home-truths
'Left in harms way' - Radio National, Background Briefing, Sunday 8 March 2015
http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/backgroundbriefing/2015-03-08/6277930
'Domestic violence victim forced to sleep in Nowra Police Station' - Bega District News, Wednesday 25 February 2015
'Ignorance is holding us back: Rosie Batty on sentencing for domestic violence offenders' - Sydney Morning Herald, Sunday 22 February 2015
'Researchers see discrepancies in judiciary's handling of NSW domestic violence cases' - Sydney Morning Herald, Sunday 22 February 2015
'Women's lives at risk after refuges close' - ABC Radio, The World Today, Thursday 19 February 2015
http://www.abc.net.au/worldtoday/content/2015/s4183045.htm
'Nelson Bay's emergency housing and counselling service provider needs vital funding' - Port Stephens Examiner, Wednesday 4 February 2015
Listen to Australian of the Year, Rosie Batty speak to Linda Mottram on ABC 702 Radio about Domestic Violence in NSW.
- Wednesday 4 February 2015
Listen to SOS Spokeswoman Roxanne McMurray speak to Robbie Buck on ABC 702 Radio about the importance of women-only services. - Wednesday 4 February 2015
'Advocates say refuge changes leaving women at risk: Reforms are a 'failed experiment'' - Sydney Morning Herald, 2 February 2015
'Domestic violence funding in NSW: Rosie Batty as Australian of the Year raises profile of state 'epidemic'' - SMH, 26 January 2015
'Vital accommodation a step closer' - Great Lakes Advocate - 12 December, 2014
http://www.greatlakesadvocate.com.au/story/2754961/vital-accommodation-a-step-closer/?cs=447
'Threat made to mum and child denied' - Daily Liberal, 10 December 2014
http://www.dailyliberal.com.au/story/2753524/threat-made-to-mum-and-child-denied/?cs=112
'Quentin Bryce says it is up to men to confront domestic violence' - The Guardian, 2 December 2014
'Investigation begins into Dubbo Emergency Accommodation Project' - Daily Liberal, 29 November 2014
'Advocacy group raises concerns' - Daily Liberal, 28 November 2014
SOS Spokeswoman Roxanne McMurray speaks to 2HD Newcastle - 27 November 2014
'Investigation into new women's refuge at Dubbo begins' - ABC News, 27 November 2014
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-11-27/investigation-into-new-womens-refuge-at-dubbo/5921182
'Advocacy group wants women escaping domestic violence to have separate refuges from homeless addicts' - ABC News, 26 November 2014
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-11-26/dubbo-refuge/5918352
SOS Spokeswoman Roxanne McMurray was interviewed by ABC Dubbo this morning - 26 November 2014
SOS Spokeswoman Roxanne McMurray speaks to ABC Bega - 26 November 2014 NOTE: this audio may take a few moments to play. Please be patient.
'Meeting to discuss Taree refuge changeover' - Great Lakes Advocate, 26 November 2014
'Domestic violence SOS' - Great Lakes Advocate, 26 November 2014
http://www.greatlakesadvocate.com.au/story/2722859/domestic-violence-sos/?cs=447
Prime News ran a story on the evening news, 25 November 2014 (NSW Hotspots campaign) about the plight of women escaping violence at home in Northern NSW. Click the link below to watch the story.
https://au.prime7.yahoo.com/n1/video/-/watch/25610383/white-ribbon-day/
'Future of Lismore domestic violence refuge still in doubt' - Northern Star, 25 November 2014
http://www.northernstar.com.au/news/refuge-relief-for-now/2463492/
'Save Our Women's Services campaign hits Cooma' - Cooma Express, 25 November 2014
http://www.coomaexpress.com.au/story/2717907/save-our-womens-services-campaign-hits-cooma/?cs=569
'Save our Services focus switches to Bega Women's Refuge' - Bega District News. 25 November 2014
SOS has launched a statewide hotspots media campaign. 24 November 2014
Visit THE PROBLEM page on our website for local releases.
'Women’s refuges reeling as funds dry up' - The Leader, 20 November 2014
http://www.theleader.com.au/story/2707871/womens-refuges-reeling-as-funds-dry-up/?cs=1507
'Sex discrimination commissioner urges prominent men to join action against domestic violence' - SBS, 20 November 2014
'Domestic violence calls rise 86 per cent in two years; every Melbourne suburb affected' - Herald Sun, 19 November 2014
'Cr Kellie Marsh continues fight for domestic violence service' - Illawarra Mercury, 17 November 2014
'Wollongong Women's Housing institution to close doors' - The Illawarra Mercury, 11 November 2014
http://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/2689949/womens-refuge-forced-to-close/?cs=300
'Labor announces domestic violence policy' - The Courier Mail, 10 November 2014
The Ombudsman has decided not to continue with looking at the reforms, citing the call for papers by the Upper House.
"Port Stephens Council backs Yacaaba Centre" - Port Stephens Examiner, 7 November 2014
The Minister Gabrielle Upton speaks in Parliament about working with SOS. Click the link below to download Hansard from 4 November 2014. Go to page 15 to read more.
'Vital services for Women stay' - Inner West Courier, 4 November 2014
'Concerns Remain For Regional Women's Refuges After Win For City Services' - New Matilda, 3 November 2014.
https://newmatilda.com/2014/11/03/concerns-remain-regional-womens-refuges-after-win-city-services
'Opposition critical of Government's new approach to homelessness services' - ABC, 1 November 2014
'Homeless women's services saved from chopping block' - Sydney Morning Herald, 30 October 2014
http://m.smh.com.au/nsw/homeless-womens-services-saved-from-chopping-block-20141030-11ecul.html
'Community campaign saves women’s services' - Jamie Parker MP, 30 October 2014
'Homeless service tender papers to be made public' - Bega District News, 30 October 2014
'Homeless women's services saved from chopping block' - The Age, 30 October 2014
http://www.theage.com.au/nsw/homeless-womens-services-saved-from-chopping-block-20141030-11ecul.html
'Women's Refuges Saved in Sydney' - 30 October 2014. Read Alex Greenwich's Media Release here.
http://www.alexgreenwich.com/women_s_refuges_saved_in_sydne
SOS had a huge win today with our inner city services saved from closure. 30 October 2014
VICTORY FOR TRANSPARENCY IN SPECIALIST REFUGE FUNDING SAGA - Read the latest press release from the ALP's Linda Burney MP and Sophie Cotsis MLC about the release of documents regarding the Going Home Staying Home reforms. Friday 24 October 2014
'Budget cuts hurting domestic violence victims, Senator says' - SBS, 24 October
IMPORTANT NEWS!
THURSDAY 23 OCTOBER - The NSW Upper House has just passed a motion ordering the Government to release all documentation regarding the Going Home Staying Home reforms.
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'Bega Women's Refuge SOS call deferred by council' - Bega District News, 23 October
'Body-mounted police cameras to be used as domestic violence evidence' - Sydney Morning Herald, 21 October
'Tim Watts on why privileged men need to join the domestic violence fight' - Sydney Morning Herald, 20 October
'Bega Women's Refuge still closed as councillors call for action' - Bega District News, 17 October 2014
'Carrie’s Place can now give more people help' - Newcastle Herald, Thursday 16 October 2014
http://www.theherald.com.au/story/2630131/carries-place-can-now-give-more-people-help/?cs=316
'GRRRLS to the Front Festival to raise money for Sydney’s struggling women’s refuges' - Daily Telegraph, Thursday 16 October
'Last days for domestic violence service in Katoomba' - Blue Mountains Gazette, 14 October
'MP defends cuts to homelessness services in Wollongong' - Illawarra Mercury, 10 October 2014
'Moruya Women's Refuge opens doors' - Batemans Bay Post, 8 October 2014
http://www.batemansbaypost.com.au/story/2609604/new-faces-as-refuge-opens-doors/?cs=229
'Bathurst women fleeing violence forced to stay in motels' - Western Advocate, 11 September 2014
http://www.westernadvocate.com.au/story/2550966/last-refuge-fleeing-women-stay-in-motels/?cs=12
'Support Centre chief warns women and children at risk of domestic violence if refuge funding is cut' - Canterbury Bankstown Express - 11 September 2014
SOS Women's Services has made a submission to the Senate's inquiry into domestic violence in Australia.
'Half of all domestic violence victims sent to motels as crisis accommodation unavailable' - Daily Telegraph, 9 September 2014
'Concern about Delvena Women’s Refuge changes' - North Shore Times, 3 September 2014
NSW LABOR SUPPORTS REVIEW OF LIBERALS’ BOTCHED REFORMS – BUT STILL MORE TO BE DONE
NSW Labor issued this media release about the NSW Ombudsman's review of the GHSH Reforms today - 3 September 2014.
'NSW government funds homelessness services to operate differently' - ABC News, 3 September 2014
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-09-02/service-support-fund/5713258
'Kempsey Shire Council to lobby on domestic violence' - The Macleay Argus, 1 September 2014.
'Women's Refuge Crisis' - Burwood Scene. 26 August 2014
http://www.burwoodscene.com.au/2014/08/26/womens-refuge-crisis/
'Yacaaba Centre for homeless to close after 25 years' - Newcastle Herald, 18 August 2014
'Women's refuge supporters petition State Government' - Bega District News, 14 August 2014