DEBUNKED: Why Do Sexual Assault Survivors Come Forward Years Later?
CW: This article discusses sexual assault and abuse which some people may find distressing. If you need to reach out for assistance, please contact 1800 RESPECT In the media and …
Keeping The Conversation Going #WearItPurpleDay
Something’s been playing on my mind since the end of Pride month in June. This year in particular, I noticed that more companies than ever were adjusting their logos and …
Pride Month: A Few Words with AP Pobjoy
AP Pobjoy is a trans, masculine non-binary writer, director and film-maker from Melbourne. After studying a Bachelor of Film and Television, AP worked in the film industry through screenwriting and …
Our Interview with Chanel Contos
Chanel Contos has been making headlines with her launch of the Teach Us Consent petition demanding quality sex education in schools. The 22 year old Sydney activist was exhausted hearing …
3 Ways to Stay Safe Online
CONTENT WARNING: This post discusses online sexual abuse and harassment. Please contact these services for support. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, or SAAM for short. The theme this year …
The Perfect Victim in Parliament
It’s been a crazy and disheartening few weeks in Australian politics. Amongst multiple allegations of sexual assault, many politicians are demonstrating their lack of care for victims, turning to the perfect victim myth to defend themselves and their colleagues. We analysed the way that politicians have spoken about victims, and we’re not happy. It’s time for politicians to change their attitudes and lead by example.
No Consent in the Clubroom
The AFL Grand Final is finally rolling around this weekend and it’s a cause for celebration in what’s been a long year. But unfortunately, this season has not set a …
Coping with the Culture of Image-Based Abuse
Back in 2018, the Australian government passed some of the strictest e-safety legislation in the world to help combat imaged-based abuse, otherwise known as revenge porn. Sharing explicit photos, videos …
Let Us Speak: Victorian Survivors will never be Silent
Back in February, the Victorian government passed changes to the Judicial Proceeding Reports Act which was set to protect the privacy and safety of survivors of sexual assault who do …
10 Years of Wearing It Purple
This year we’re celebrating the 10 years of Wear It Purple Day, a nationwide movement which strives to create safe and inclusive spaces for young people in the LGBTIQA+ community. …