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What is gaslighting?

You might have heard of the term “gaslighting” before, but what does it actually mean? Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation that’s used to make a person doubt their…

It’s not as simple as “why doesn’t she leave?”

1 in 3 Australians believe that if a woman does not leave her abusive partner, she is responsible for continuing violence (ANROWS, 2017). Instead of holding the perpetrator accountable for…

4 Tips to improve gender equality at work

In a workplace where gender equality exists employees can access the same rewards, resources and opportunities regardless of gender. A diverse and inclusive workforce results in greater employee engagement, job…

How to support someone experiencing domestic abuse

  1 in 4 Australian women experience family and domestic violence. Most of us know of someone or have experienced family violence in our lifetime.   This article discusses the…

Is Emotional Abuse Considered Domestic Violence?

Emotional abuse, also known as verbal or psychological abuse, is the use of words, behaviours, and body language to maintain power and control over someone. In abusive relationships, emotional abuse…

Is domestic violence a criminal offence in Australia?

Domestic violence, also known as intimate partner violence or family and domestic violence, describes the behaviour between current or former intimate partners – where one partner tries to exert power…

How to build financial independence when you’ve experienced domestic abuse?

The primary reason women return to abusive relationships is due to their lack of economic security and financial resources. Yourtoolkit.com is our response to this, a free online, all-encompassing resource…

Signs someone you know is being abused

Too often, victims of domestic violence suffer in silence, either through the control of their abuser or through feelings of shame, or fear, that forces them to mask their experience….

My partner controls our money – is it economic abuse?

Financial abuse (also known as ‘economic abuse’) is a form of family and domestic violence. It is one of the lesser understood and recognised forms of abuse, but is surprisingly…

Am I in an abusive relationship? Signs to look out for

Are you trapped in an unhappy relationship with a controlling partner, and wondering if your partner’s behaviour is normal? For many women, it isn’t always easy to recognise that certain…