Tag: domestic violence

Helping rebuild lives after family violence

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In Australia, one woman a week loses her life at the hands of a partner or former partner. Thousands more live with domestic and family violence every day, and due to complexities, feel helpless to escape their situation. One organisation making a significant difference to the women and children impacted is Zahra Foundation Australia –…

A better life – Sonja’s story

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Sonja has overcome domestic violence to create a happy, safe and independent life for her family. She recently secured a job as a Relief Child Care Educator. The Melbourne job seeker came to MatchWorks not long after leaving her abusive marriage. “Sonja began meeting with me regularly, but also with our on-site Health and Wellbeing…