The Minister for Justice, Michael Keenan MP, has released the Australian Institute of Criminology’s annual compendium of crime statistics, which reflects the general decrease in crime levels around Australia, but with some concerning trends in certain crime types.
Facts & figures provides government and justice agencies, the media and the
Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse – Interim Report
The Royal Commission released its Interim Report on July 1st 2014. The report discusses the work already completed, what has been learned so far and outlines what must be done by the Commission to fulfill its Terms of Reference and the time and resources that will be needed to complete the
Senate Committees Inquiry: Domestic violence in Australia
On 26 June 2014, the following matter was referred to the Finance and Public Administration References Committee for inquiry and report by the 27 October 2014:
the prevalence and impact of domestic violence in Australia as it affects all Australians and, in particular, as it affects:
WA welcomes action plan on family violence
Child Protection Minister Helen Morton has welcomed the launch of the Second Action Plan (2013-2016) of the National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children (2010-2022) by the Council of Australian Governments (COAG).
Launched by Prime Minister Tony Abbott in Sydney yesterday, it is
Domestic violence review released
The creation of new family violence protection orders for domestic violence victims is one of 73 recommendations made by the Law Reform Commission (LRC) in a comprehensive report tabled in State Parliament today.
The LRC consulted with 169 individual and agency stakeholders concerned with family and domestic
Watch angelhands Video Clip for the Community Services Excellence Awards 2014
Check out our awesome video clip for the Community Services Excellence Awards 2014, held on 6th May.
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Our founder Dr Ann O’Neill is featured on The West Australian – 7 Jun 2014
Our founder Dr Ann O’Neill is featured on The West Australian to raise awareness of angelhands and our $50K in 50 Days Campaign this year.
Excerpt from the article:
Dr O’Neill’s angelhands, the agency she founded more than a decade ago to help others affected by homicide and serious
Recognising invisible wounds from trauma – PSTD Awareness Day
30th May 2014 marks Western Australia’s first ‘Invisible Wounds: PTSD Awareness Day’, which recognises the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) on those who have served their country.
Veterans Minister Joe Francis said the day would also promote awareness of the symptoms and effects of PTSD in
WA Police has partnered with angelhands!
WA Police has recently partnered with angelhands and funded an our pilot program called HOPE, or ‘Helping Others to overcome Post-traumatic Experiences’.
If you, or someone you know could be helped by angelhands, contact us online on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/angelhandsinc.au, or call us on (08) 9272 2242.
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angelhands is Finalist of Community Services Excellence Awards 2014
angelhands Inc is one of the volunteer-based organisations named as the finalist of the Community Services Excellence Awards 2014.
The awards, held every two years, are a partnership between the Department of Local Government and Communities, and the WA Council of Social Service.
Community Services Minister,