Mates and Dates Podcast Series

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Mates and Dates is a youth-produces podcast series that aims to ignite conversations among young adults around all aspects of relationships in a relatable and engaging way; whether that be romantic, friendship or self-love (the most important relationship you'll ever have).

The Mates and Dates podcast series is available Now via Anchor, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google podcasts.

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What is domestic violence

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'Domestic violence', 'family violence' and 'domestic abuse' are all terms to describe behaviour that occurs in an family or close personal relationship and is violent, threatening, coercive or controlling or causes a victim to live in fear.

We recognise that Domestic Violence:

  • is a human rights violation;
  • can happen anywhere but predominately takes place in the home;
  • can happen to anyone with the majority of cases perpetrated by a man against a woman;
  • can cause significant harm to children; and;
  • may take many forms such as physical violence, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, psychological abuse, verbal abuse and intimidation, spiritual abuse, economic deprivation, social deprivation, damage to personal property and/or abuse of power.

Who to ask for help

If you are concerned about domestic violence, speak to a family member, a friend or contact one of the support services listed on this website (see the Resources page).

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  • Police and/or Ambulance – Call 000 (Triple Zero)
  •  NSW Domestic Violence Line 1800 65 64 63 (24 hrs, 7 days)
  • Rape & Domestic Violence Services Australia
    NSW Rape Crisis 1800 424 017
    Domestic Violence Services 1800 943 539
  • Kids Helpline 1800 551 800
  • Lifeline 13 11 14
  • Women & Children First ​
    ​Delvena & Bringa Women’s Refuges 9971 4499
  • Northern Sydney Women’s Domestic Violence Court Advocacy Service 8425 8707
  • PARVAN - NS Sexual Assult, Domestic Violence & Child Protection Services 8797 7174 AH 9926 7111
  • Mary's House  Services (Mary's House Refuge)  1800 002 111
  • ​Family Connect & Support 1800 066 757
  • 1800RESPECT Counselling and Support Services
    ​1800 737 732
  • Free legal advice on referral - Business hours.
    Atkinson Vinden Lawyers, Chatswood 9411 4466
    ​www.avlawyers.com.au