Fatherhood is Prevention – A Reflection

By Dane Waters. While brainstorming ideas for our monthly communications group at Community, Respect and Equality—a space where community members collaborate to prevent family violence—I came across powerful research from the Australian Institute of Family Studies....

Q&A with Isabel: Preventing Family and Domestic Violence in Our Community

For Family and Domestic Violence Prevention Month this May, we sat down with Isabel from Desert Blue Connect to learn more about what the month represents, what prevention really looks like, and how we can all play a part. Tell us a little bit about yourself and what...

‘Keeping Kids Safe in Geraldton’ Storybook

This week, Desert Blue Connect, in collaboration with Child Focused Safety Services WA, Ngala, and WA Police, proudly launched the ‘Keeping Kids Safe in Geraldton’ storybook. Written by Andrea Musulin and illustrated by Safy and Lara Tashkandy, the book is designed to...

Health Communication Resources Recognised for Gender Equality Work at UN Day Awards

Geraldton-based organisation Health Communication Resources Inc. was honoured for its commitment to gender equality and the prevention of family violence, having been shortlisted for the Gender Equality Award at the 2024 United Nations Association of Australia (WA...

Preventing Family Violence

Preventing family violence in the Mid West-Gascoyne region is everyone’s responsibility. By signing the Community, Respect and Equality (CRE) Agreement, you’ll commit to promoting respect, equality, and inclusion, with access to resources and support to help you make a difference. Take action now—sign up as a workplace, organisation, or group and be part of the change.