Tackling family violence arising after natural disasters

The Australian Department of Defence evacuates residents from Mallacoota, Victoria.

The Australian Department of Defence evacuates residents from Mallacoota, Victoria. Source: Royal Australian Navy

Worldwide studies indicate that increased violence against women is part of recovery from natural disasters and in Australia, tackling gender inequality is the first step to overcoming domestic abuse.


Training resources for emergency management staff and anti-harassment posts, translated into multiple languages, are part of a call to change the gender attitudes that drive family violence after natural disasters.

A recent global report on international displacement highlighted Australia's unprecedented wildfire season and limited access to support.

An estimated 65,000 people were displaced by the fires between last July and February this year, including thousands of children among them as young as five.

The report shows that children's needs are often neglected.

If you or anyone you know needs mental health support, call Lifeline on 13-11-14 or the national sexual violence and domestic violence support line, 1800 RESPECT.

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