Terrible dilemma faced by migrant women who are victims of domestic violence

A new report has found migrant women on temporary visas who experience family violence are often left to suffer in silence because of fears they will be deported if they seek help. Monash University researchers have called for reforms to the migration system to protect them better.

Some victims of domestic violence are afraid to ask for help Source: Getty Images

A similar campaign headed by Garbriela Australia is pushing for equal access to support services and protection for all migrant women