HOPE teams across the State marked the 16 Days in WA 2024 campaign, joining our voices to the chorus demanding an end to violence against women. This year’s theme was Play Your Part, which encouraged everyone to become involved in changing the unhealthy attitudes and...
It has happened again. Another man has unleashed unspeakable violence on woman. As we come to terms with the horrific murders of Jennifer and Gretl Petelczyc in Floreat, and Evette Verney in Byford, our thoughts turn to Paulette Mountford, who remains in intensive...
As we approach the festive season, thousands of mothers around WA are carefully selecting gifts to pack into their child’s Santa stocking. Some of those same women are also secretively packing essential items into discreetly hidden bags that they can grab, along with...
This FDV pledge was written by Tjioe Ardiyanta, our Justice and Community Manager in Goldfields North, and was recited at the end of the White Ribbon Day march in Kalgoorlie. It’s an emotional and pledge that anyone – and everyone – can take to stand...
16 Days in WA is now a well-known campaign, raising awareness around family and domestic violence. However, to truly combat the epidemic of FDV in our communities, we need to act every day, not just for two weeks. Here are 16 ways to play your part in changing...