The Curtin Student Guild condemns the ongoing epidemic of femicide and gender-based violence across Australia and calls on the Australian Government to take stronger national action.
Each year, dozens of women in Australia are killed through violence, including intimate partner and family violence. Behind every number is a woman whose life has been taken, and families, friends and communities left grieving.
These deaths must not be treated as isolated incidents. Femicide and gender-based violence require sustained national attention, prevention and accountability.
The Curtin Student Guild calls on the Australian Government to recognise femicide as a national issue and establish a Royal Commission into femicide and gender-based violence in Australia.
A Royal Commission should examine the systemic factors contributing to these deaths, gaps in prevention and early intervention, failures across policing and justice systems, access to crisis accommodation and support services, and what governments and institutions must do to better protect women.
Universities also have a responsibility to act. Our Women’s Officer is currently developing a National University Action Plan examining practical measures universities and student organisations can take to prevent gender-based violence and better support students experiencing it.
We cannot continue to mourn women after they are killed without asking what could have been done while they were alive.
Women deserve more than condolences. They deserve protection, prevention and action
SUPPORT
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic, family or gender-based violence, support is available. You deserve to feel safe and access help on your own terms.
SUPPORT ON CAMPUS
Curtin Safer Community Team | 24/7
Safety assistance and referrals
(08) 9266 4444
Curtin Guild Student Assist
Free, independent student advocacy
(08) 9266 2900
Curtin Counselling Services
Confidential psychological support
(08) 9266 7850
24/7 CONFIDENTIAL SUPPORT
WA Women's Domestic Violence Helpline
1800 007 339
WA Crisis Care
1800 199 008
Domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, with interpreter assistance
1800 737 732
1800RESPECT
SPECIALIST & CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE SUPPORT
Ishar Multicultural Women's Health Services
Culturally responsive support for women experiencing violence
(08) 9345 5335
Locations: Mirrabooka and Cannington
https://www.ishar.org.au
Luma
Specialist family and domestic violence support
https://luma.org.au/services/family-and-domestic-violence/
Ruah Community Services
Family and domestic violence support
https://ruah.org.au/services-support/family-services/
Centre for Women's Safety and Wellbeing (CWSW)
Find WA specialist services, including culturally appropriate support, counselling and emergency refuges.
https://cwsw.org.au/directory/family-and-domestic-violence-services/
TAKE ACTION
Call for a Royal Commission into Femicide.
Sign the petition: https://www.change.org/p/royal-commission-into-femicide.
Join our protest on the november 21st at 11am forrest chase.