The number of domestic and family violence victims seeking urgent assistance has increased since the start of the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown, presenting new, unprecedented concerns and challenges for our community.
In response to this, members from the Together for Equality and Respect (TFER) Partnership have developed a social marketing campaign called #TogetherForRespectAtHome, aimed at promoting safe, healthy, connected and respectful relationships while at home. This campaign takes a collaborative and evidence-based approach to prevent violence against women during the COVID-19 pandemic.
#TogetherForRespectAtHome involves a series of social media posts to promote ways to stay safe, healthy, connected and respectful while at home during this time. Visit our Facebook page to follow along and to share widely – We are all in this together!
If you’re needing a little extra support during this time, we run a free counselling service here at North Richmond Community Health. There are also several free support lines that are here to listen:
- 1800RESPECT
- Beyond Blue
- Lifeline
- safe steps
- MensLine Australia
- Queerspace
- QLife
- Crisis Referral Information System
- The Orange Door
For more supportive resources, click here.
